Praised by clients for being ‘extremely hands-on, responsive, and attentive’, the Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP team regularly advises major players in the tech, aerospace, and cyber security fields on complex joint ventures, cross-border M&A, and de-SPAC transactions. Operating out of New York, co-heads Stephen Amdur and Jarrod Murphy are experts in all aspects of tender offers, corporate governance issues, and minority investments, whilst Jonathan Russo acts on behalf of financial institutions and private equity firms. In Northern Virginia, the ’outstanding’ Matthew Swartz brings extensive knowledge on growth equity and venture capital matters to the practice, while Steven Kaplan focuses on stock sales and spin-offs. From Silicon Valley, practice co-head Allison Leopold Tilley specializes in assisting tech companies, Christina Pearson is knowledgeable on IPO offerings, and James Masetti is a key contact for matters related to corporate compliance. Los Angeles-based Chris Patay and Drew Simon-Rooke concentrate on strategic alliances and venture funds.
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‘Smart, capable, responsive, and transparent. Look out for the clients' respect, explain in layman's terms, present alternative views and arguments.'
- 'The best firm and team I have worked with.’
‘Extremely hands-on, responsive, and attentive. Solutions-oriented. Extremely knowledgeable about the nuances of M&A in the aerospace / defense / government technology sector. Great tax and corporate finance resources, which saved a deal when financing broke down at the last minute.’
‘Matthew Swartz is outstanding. Solutions-oriented, invests in knowing his clients and their objectives, utmost integrity. Transparent about pros and cons of a position.’
‘No law firm is as professional and responsive as Pillsbury.’
‘Chris Patay outstands any other attorney in the field of MA and Corporate law. There is no other lawyer more professional or responsive.’
Key clients
- Concentrix Corporation
- Movella Holdings Inc.
- Nikola Corporation
- Netskope
- Regalix
- EMCORE Corporation
- Kinetic Technologies
- Mitsubishi Logistics
- Acushnet Holdings Corp.
- Ventura Foods
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jarrod Murphy
Practice head
Allison Leopold Tilley; Stephen Amdur; Jarrod Murphy
Other key lawyers
Matt Swartz; Steve Kaplan; Chris Patay; Jon Russo; Christina Pearson; James Masetti; Drew Simon-Rooke; Nicole Islinger