Mergers and Acquisitions

  • The Recorder | Analysis

    A 'Bellwether' Year for Life Sciences: Lawyers Forecast M&A Uptick as Regs Remain Busy

    By Jessie Yount | January 27, 2023

    The IPO window doesn't appear to be opening anytime soon, but life sciences lawyers expect mergers—and regulatory challenges—to pick up this year.

  • The American Lawyer | Analysis

    2023 Bankruptcy Outlook: Rising Interest Rates Lift All Restructuring Practices

    By Dan Roe | December 20, 2022

    "I haven't seen this volume of assignments since the crash of 2008 and 2009," said White & Case global restructuring head Thomas Lauria.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Stuart Zisman

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "To me, there are three qualities [leading to developing a reputation as a strong dealmaker] that matter the most: (1) integrity, (2) being a great listener and (3) creativity," Stuart Zisman said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Thomas Yang

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "The practice of M&A has evolved substantially over my three decades of practice. While we still need the detailed, legal technical skills and analysis to properly conduct a deal, clients are now looking for so much more from top M&A attorneys," Thomas Yang said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Rhett Van Syoc

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "As everyone knows, after a lull at the start [of the COVID-19 pandemic], nearly every transactional practice saw a boom in growth. Doing deals is a lot like playing jazz—the basic notes are all in front of you but every deal requires creativity and improvisation," Rhett Van Syoc said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Gary Sorden

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "My proudest achievement in 2021 was closing different types of deals during a worldwide pandemic that prevented the parties from working in a face-to-face capacity," Gary Sorden said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Sarah Morgan

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "We had an extraordinary volume of multifaceted, very complex matters in 2021 with highly variable market conditions—it took a lot of hard work and creative problem solving to get many of those transactions across the finish line," Sarah Morgan said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Christopher May

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "I think the key qualities [that lead to the development of a reputation as a strong dealmaker] are being able to give sound commercial advice and concrete recommendations. This helps to build trust and strong long term relationships with your clients," Christopher May said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Cleve Glenn

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "Being honest, professional and authentic are all qualities that lead to building a strong reputation as a dealmaker. Also, mentoring and empowering your colleagues is critical. It takes a team effort to deliver excellent client service," Glenn said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Most Effective Dealmakers: Alain Dermarkar

    By Everett Catts | November 29, 2022

    "I am most proud of the fact that I have advised such a diverse group of clients: diverse geography, industries and clients. My clients ranged from Japanese conglomerate Hitachi to a new Dallas-based private equity sponsor, Evolute Capital," Dermarkar said.

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