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AQUILA, FRANCIS J.
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Practices (5)

HIDEshow GROUP
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
General Practice
Initiatives
Mergers & Acquisitions
S&C Critical Insights

Publications (136)

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Articles
April 21, 2022
Frank Aquila Authors Introduction to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2022

April 21, 2022

Publications
January 10, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – M&A Trends and Highlights: 2021 in Review and a Look Ahead

January 10, 2022

Publications
December 20, 2021
2021 U.S. Shareholder Activism Review

December 20, 2021

Articles
November 4, 2021
Frank Aquila Discusses Board Considerations on Special Committees in Practical Law Column

November 4, 2021

Publications
September 10, 2021
Frank Aquila Serves as Editor of Shareholder Rights and Activism Review

September 10, 2021

Publications
May 21, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Energy M&A: Deal Activity in the Renewable Energy Sector

May 21, 2021

Publications
May 17, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Energy M&A: Oil & Gas and Other Traditional Energy Sources

May 17, 2021

Publications
May 5, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Energy M&A: The Impacts Under the Biden Administration

May 5, 2021

Publications
April 20, 2021
Frank Aquila Authors Introduction to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2021

April 20, 2021

Publications
April 5, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Industry and Regulatory Considerations for Healthcare Company Boards

April 5, 2021

Publications
April 1, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Industry and Regulatory Trends for Health Insurers

April 1, 2021

Publications
March 25, 2021
S&C Joins The Deal – Governance Diversity: Looking Ahead

March 25, 2021

Publications
March 24, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Industry and Regulatory Trends in Pharmaceutical M&A

March 24, 2021

Publications
March 22, 2021
S&C Joins The Deal – Governance Diversity: Board Composition and Human Capital Management

March 22, 2021

Articles
February 2, 2021
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article on M&A in 2020 and What to Expect in 2021

February 2, 2021

Publications
December 2, 2020
2020 U.S. Shareholder Activism Review and Analysis

December 2, 2020

Publications
November 2, 2020
Frank Aquila Serves as Editor of Shareholder Rights and Activism Review

November 2, 2020

Articles
September 16, 2020
Frank Aquila, Melissa Sawyer and June Hu Author Bloomberg Law Article on ESG Issues in Post-Pandemic M&A

September 16, 2020

Publications
June 22, 2020
S&C Critical Insights – The Impact of the CARES Act on Healthcare M&A

June 22, 2020

Publications
June 9, 2020
S&C Critical Insights – The Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail M&A

June 9, 2020

Articles
May 18, 2020

Frank Aquila, Melissa Sawyer and Ashlyann Harrison Look at Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency for Bloomberg Law

May 18, 2020

Publications
May 12, 2020
S&C Critical Insights – S&C Mergers & Acquisitions Leaders Discuss COVID-19 Impact on Dealmaking

May 12, 2020

Publications
April 30, 2020
Frank Aquila Authors Introduction to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2020

April 30, 2020

Articles
April 6, 2020
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Corporate Secretary Article on Activism After the Pandemic

April 6, 2020

Articles
March 23, 2020
Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Offers Insight on How Coronavirus Impacts Dealmaking

March 23, 2020

Publications
March 20, 2020
S&C Critical Insights – COVID-19: What Dealmakers Need to Know

March 20, 2020

Articles
March 2, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to MarketWatch About Difficulties Triggering MAC Clauses in Era of Coronavirus

March 2, 2020

Articles
February 21, 2020
S&C Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Discusses Corporate Purpose in Practical Law Column

February 21, 2020

Articles
January 27, 2020
S&C M&A Partners Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article on Dealmaking Trends in The M&A Lawyer

January 27, 2020

Publications
January 3, 2020
S&C Critical Insights – Frank Aquila on Global M&A Trends: 2019 in Review & Bright Signs for 2020

January 3, 2020

Books
October 9, 2019
S&C Partner Frank Aquila Serves as Editor of Shareholder Rights and Activism Review

October 9, 2019

Publications
September 3, 2019
S&C Critical Insights – M&A landscape: 2019 and beyond

September 3, 2019

Articles
May 30, 2019
Frank Aquila, Melissa Sawyer and Ashlyann Harrison Co-Author Article on Carve-Out Transactions for Practical Law

May 30, 2019

Articles
April 2018
Frank Aquila and Nicole Friedlander Outline Cybersecurity and Risk Management in Financier Worldwide Spotlight

April 2018

Articles
January 2018
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-Author The M&A Lawyer Article on M&A Activity in 2017 and What to Expect in 2018

January 2018

Articles
January 24, 2017
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-author The M&A Lawyer Article on M&A in 2016 and What to Expect in 2017

January 24, 2017

Articles
April 19, 2016
Frank Aquila’s Column on Issues When Considering Adoption of a Poison Pill Published in Practical Law The Journal

April 19, 2016

Articles
February 9, 2016
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-author Cover Article in The M&A Lawyer on Resurgence of M&A in 2015

February 9, 2016

Articles
February 2, 2016
Frank Aquila's Column on Issues When Considering an Unsolicited Bid Appears in Practical Law The Journal

February 2, 2016

Articles
June 1, 2015
Frank Aquila Focuses on Key Issues When Considering a Spin-off in Practical Law The Journal Quarterly Column

June 1, 2015

Articles
April 13, 2015
Frank Aquila’s Column on Negotiating a Settlement with an Activist Investor Appears in Practical Law The Journal

April 13, 2015

Articles
February 2, 2015
Frank Aquila's Inaugural Column Appears in Practical Law The Journal

February 2, 2015

Articles
December 8, 2014
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Review 2014 M&A Activity for The M&A Lawyer

December 8, 2014

Articles
October 20, 2014
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Write on Top Issues for Non-U.S. Buyers Contemplating Acquisitions in the U.S.

October 20, 2014

Articles
October 15, 2014
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-author Article in The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation on Uses and Limitations of Poison Pills

October 15, 2014

Articles
September 22, 2014
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-author Article for Business Law Today

September 22, 2014

Articles
August 7, 2014
The Deal Pipeline Publishes Article on Poison Pills by Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer

August 7, 2014

Articles
December 16, 2013
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article Looking Back on 2013 for The M&A Lawyer

December 16, 2013

Articles
December 16, 2013
Joe Frumkin, Frank Aquila and Glen Schleyer Author Article on Shareholder Activism for Practical Law Journal

December 16, 2013

Articles
September 9, 2013
Frank Aquila, Krishna Veeraraghavan and Mimi Butler Publish Article on Proxy Put and Fiduciary Duties in The M&A Lawyer

September 9, 2013

Articles
August 5, 2013
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article Providing Checklist for New Directors

August 5, 2013

Articles
July 12, 2013
Frank Aquila Featured in Business Law Currents

July 12, 2013

Articles
June 10, 2013
Melissa Sawyer and Frank Aquila Author Article on ISS's Declining Influence in Shareholder Votes in the NYSE Governance Series Corporate Board Member June Newsletter

June 10, 2013

Articles
April 15, 2013
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Co-author Article on Social Media Issues

April 15, 2013

Articles
April 8, 2013
Frank Aquila and Jinhee Chung Author Article on Corporate Governance

April 8, 2013

Articles
March 18, 2013
Frank Aquila, Krishna Veeraraghavan and Mimi Butler Co-author Article on Confidentiality Agreements

March 18, 2013

Articles
March 13, 2013
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Author Article on Social Media Issues

March 13, 2013

Articles
February 25, 2013
Frank Aquila and Zachary Jacobs Co-author Article on Board Preparations in Unsolicited Bids

February 25, 2013

Articles
February 19, 2013
Frank Aquila and Jinhee Chung Weigh in on Shareholder Engagement

February 19, 2013

Articles
January 22, 2013
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Review How to Avoid Issues with Consortium Bids

January 22, 2013

Articles
January 22, 2013
Frank Aquila and Scott Crofton Examine Current Trends in Public Company Corporate Governance

January 22, 2013

Articles
January 2013
Frank Aquila, Krishna Veeraraghavan and Marc Morgenthau Offer Advice to Boards of Directors on Preparing for 2013 Proxy Season

January 2013

Articles
December 31, 2012
Frank Aquila Outlines Best and Worst Case Scenarios for M&A Activity in 2013

December 31, 2012

Articles
December 17, 2012
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Advise on Controlling Stockholder Liability

December 17, 2012

Articles
December 12, 2012
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Explore “Ultra Vires” Doctrine

December 12, 2012

Articles
October 2012
Frank Aquila and Anna Kripitz Author Article on Rise of Exclusive Forum-Selection Provisions

October 2012

Articles
September 2012
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Review Ways to Address Antitrust Risk in M&A Transactions

September 2012

Articles
August 27, 2012
Frank Aquila and Anna Kripitz Author Article on Delaware Forum-Selection Provisions

August 27, 2012

Articles
August 23, 2012
Frank Aquila, Krishna Veeraraghavan and Jeffrey Lee Author Article in The Deal Pipeline

August 23, 2012

Articles
July 2012
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Author Article on Merger Activity

July 2012

Articles
August 20, 2012
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Discuss Electronic Communications in Business

August 20, 2012

Articles
August 2012
Frank Aquila, Krishna Veeraraghavan and Jeffrey Lee Author Article on FCPA

August 2012

Articles
August 2012
Frank Aquila and Brian Parness Author Article on Best Practices for Boards of Directors

August 2012

Articles
July 30, 2012
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Advise on How to Prepare For a Sale Transaction

July 30, 2012

Books
April 2012
Frank Aquila Authors Chapter on Business Due Diligence Strategies

April 2012

Articles
February 2012
Frank Aquila, Melissa Sawyer and Keerthika Subramanian Author Article on Advising a Special Committee in a Going Private Transaction

February 2012

Articles
February 2012
Frank Aquila, Melissa Sawyer and Neil Toomey Author Article on Increased FCPA Enforcement and its Effect on M&A Transactions

February 2012

Articles
February 2012
Frank Aquila and Scott Crofton Co-Author Article on Regulatory Response to the Decoupling of Economic and Voting Interests

February 2012

Articles
December 2011
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-Author Article on M&A Activity

December 2011

Articles
December 2011
Frank Aquila Authors Tribute to Rodge Cohen

December 2011

Articles
December 2011
Frank Aquila Authors Article on Activist Investors

December 2011

Articles
November 22, 2011
Frank Aquila Authors Column on America’s Future in Bloomberg Businessweek

November 22, 2011

Articles
November 2011
Frank Aquila and Scott Crofton Co-Author Article on 13D Disclosure

November 2011

Articles
November 2011
Frank Aquila Authors Article on Emerging Markets M&A

November 2011

Articles
July 2011
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article on Top 10 Issues to Consider When Designating Directors

July 2011

Articles
February 23, 2011
Frank Aquila Authors Bloomberg Businessweek Article on Poison Pills

February 23, 2011

Articles
November-December 2010
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author M&A Lawyer Cover Story on Deal Outlook

November-December 2010

Articles
November 2010
Frank Aquila and Brian Hamilton Co-Author “Dodd-Frank, Beyond Financial Regulation: What Lawyers Need to Watch”

November 2010

Articles
November 2010
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Co-Author Bloomberg Law Article on Top-Up Options in Tender Offers

November 2010

Articles
November 2010
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Co-Author Article on Investor Relations and Social Media in Bloomberg Law

November 2010

Articles
October 2010
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Author Article on Top 10 Issues in Charter and ByLaws

October 2010

Articles
October 2010
Frank Aquila and Samantha Lipton Author Practical Law Cover Story on How to Use Special Committees

October 2010

Articles
October 12, 2010
Frank Aquila Authors Column on Repatriation of Overseas Profits

October 12, 2010

Articles
September 23, 2010
Frank Aquila and Sergio Galvis Discuss Cross-Border Latin American Deals in Legal Week

September 23, 2010

Articles
August 2010
Frank Aquila and Brian Hamilton Co-Author Article Linking Cross-Border Transactions and Cross-Fertilization

August 2010

Articles
August 2010
Article on Unsolicited Bids by Frank Aquila and Samantha Lipton Featured in Bowne Review

August 2010

Articles
July 2010
Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne Co-Author Corporate Governance Update for Bloomberg Law Reports – Corporate Law

July 2010

Articles
July 27, 2010
“Double Dip? New Normal? No Fun Either Way” (Businessweek.com)

July 27, 2010

Articles
July 27, 2010
“Where Reason Still Rules Regarding Rights Plans” (Law360)

July 27, 2010

Articles
July 2010
Frank Aquila and United Rentals’ Jenne Britell Author Article Regarding the Possible Consequences of Recent Corporate Governance Reform Proposals

July 2010

Articles
June 2010
“Financing Conditions: More Than Just Boilerplate” (Law360)

June 2010

Articles
May 21, 2010
“Reverse Break Fees – From Private Equity to Mainstream” (Law360)

May 21, 2010

Articles
May 2010
“Speed Reading: Top 10 Issues to Consider When Adopting a Rights Plan” (Emerging Issues Analysis)

May 2010

Articles
May 5, 2010
“Risk Is Not a Four-Letter Word” (BusinessWeek)

May 5, 2010

Articles
April 14, 2010
“Embracing The Go-Shop” (Law360)

April 14, 2010

Articles
April 6, 2010
"Taming the Litigation Beast" (BusinessWeek)

April 6, 2010

Articles
March 2, 2010
“Getting to Yes: Bridging The Value Gap” (Law360)

March 2, 2010

Articles
February 2010
“Speed Reading: Ten Issues to Spot in a Public Company Merger Agreement” (Emerging Issues Analysis)

February 2010

Articles
February 22, 2010
“Debt: The Big Hangover Has Only Just Begun” (BusinessWeek)

February 22, 2010

Articles
January 2010
“Cloudy With a Chance of Recovery: 2009 In Review and What To Expect In 2010” (The M&A Lawyer)

January 2010

Articles
January 2010
“Corporate Governance Reform May be the Theme for 2010, but Caution Should be the Watchword” (Corporate Board Member)

January 2010

Articles
December 27, 2009
“Dealmaking: Get Ready for an Upswing in 2010” (BusinessWeek)

December 27, 2009

Articles
December 8, 2009
“Corporate Governance: Don't Rush Reforms” (BusinessWeek)

December 8, 2009

Articles
November 23, 2009
"Overseas M&A – Early Preparation Makes the Difference" (Nikkei Business)

November 23, 2009

Articles
November 2009
“Directing Within the ‘Zone’” (Bank Director)

November 2009

Articles
November/December 2009
“Eight is Enough: 8 Practical Ways Litigators Can Add Value” (Sue)

November/December 2009

Articles
November 2009
“The Deal Team” (The M&A Journal)

November 2009

Articles
November 13, 2009
“Before the Honeymoon Ends” (The Deal)

November 13, 2009

Articles
October 27, 2009
“Brazil: M&A Deals Heat Up” (BusinessWeek)

October 27, 2009

Articles
October 8, 2009
"When Insolvency Looms: Knowing Where You Stand" (GC New York)

October 8, 2009

Articles
September 2009
"Contingent Value Rights—Means to an End: Using CVRs to Bridge Valuation Gaps in Public Company M&A Deals" (Emerging Issues Analysis, The Daily Deal and TheDeal.com)

September 2009

Articles
September 30, 2009
"M&A: Behind the Boom in Unsolicited Bids" (BusinessWeek)

September 30, 2009

Articles
September 2009
"Distressed Acquisitions - Brave New World or Variation on a Familiar Theme?" (Emerging Issues Analysis)

September 2009

Articles
July 28, 2009
"Directing Within the 'Zone'" (Corporate Board Member)

July 28, 2009

Articles
June 2009
"Takeover Defense Reviews Are no Longer Routine as Unsolicited Bids Become More Mainstream" (The M&A Lawyer, Vol. 13, Issue 6)

June 2009

Articles
June 8, 2009
"Brazil Moves to Economic Center Stage as Brazilian Companies Go Global" (Valor Econômico)

June 8, 2009

Articles
June 1, 2009
Now Comes the Great Corporate Deleveraging (BusinessWeek)

June 1, 2009

Articles
May 26, 2009
Latin American Firms Pursue Global Status

May 26, 2009

Articles
May 4, 2009
CEOs' Diminished Power Could Prove Costly

May 4, 2009

Articles
April 2009
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer on Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

April 2009

Articles
March 23, 2009
Dressed for Distress (The Deal)

March 23, 2009

Articles
March 2009
Caveat Emptor. Distressed Acquisitions Yield Rewards, But Risks Too (The M&A Lawyer)

March 2009

Articles
February 3, 2009
Hostile to Whom? Unsolicited Offers Become Mainstream Lessons From InBev’s Acquisition of Anheuser-Busch (The New York Times Dealbook)

February 3, 2009

Articles
January 2009
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer on Unsolicited Takeover Offers (Emerging Issues Analysis)

January 2009

Articles
November/December 2008
A Series of Unfortunate Events: How 2008 Changed M&A and What it Means for the Year Ahead (The M&A Lawyer)

November/December 2008

Articles
July 2008
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer on Cross-Border Deals (Emerging Issues Analysis)

July 2008

News (194)

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Press Mentions
May 16, 2022
Frank Aquila Discusses Shifting M&A Landscape with The American Lawyer

Client Highlights
May 12, 2022
S&C Advises Biohaven in $11.6 Billion Acquisition by Pfizer

Client Highlights
March 21, 2022
S&C Advises Kering Eyewear in Acquisition of Eyewear Brand Maui Jim

Client Highlights
March 10, 2022
S&C Advises Cornerstone on $5.8 Billion Go-Private Acquisition by CD&R

Press Mentions
February 15, 2022
Frank Aquila Authors “ESG Developments and Considerations” Article for Practical Law

Press Mentions
January 28, 2022
Frank Aquila Talks to Law360 About Firm’s Path to Becoming a Leader in Public M&A

Press Mentions
January 25, 2022
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-Author Article on M&A in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022

Press Mentions
January 20, 2022
Frank Aquila Talks to Barron’s About Merger Regulations

Press Mentions
January 12, 2022
The Deal Features Melissa Sawyer, S&C’s New Global Head of M&A

Press Mentions
December 31, 2021
Frank Aquila Talks to Financial Times About 2021’s Record-Breaking Year for Dealmaking

Press Mentions
November 11, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Financial Times About GE Split

Press Mentions
October 27, 2021
Insider Features Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer’s Work on Billion-Dollar M&A Deals

Press Mentions
October 15, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Bloomberg on Third-Quarter Dealmaking Surge

Press Mentions
October 5, 2021
S&C Leads the Field in Global M&A: Reuters

Client Highlights
September 15, 2021
S&C Advises Canadian Pacific in Winning Bid for Kansas City Southern

Press Mentions
September 7, 2021
Frank Aquila Talks to Financial Times About Summer Dealmaking Surge

Client Highlights
September 2, 2021
S&C Advising Baxter in $12.4 Billion Acquisition of Hillrom

Client Highlights
August 10, 2021
S&C Advises Canadian Pacific in Revised Bid for Kansas City Southern

Press Mentions
July 14, 2021
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Impact of Increasing M&A Regulation

Press Mentions
July 9, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Bloomberg Law on M&A Surge

Client Highlights
April 16, 2021
S&C Advises United Rentals in Agreement to Acquire General Finance for $996 Million

Press Mentions
April 8, 2021
Frank Aquila Talks to The American Lawyer on Dealmaking During the Pandemic

Client Highlights
March 22, 2021
S&C Advises Canadian Pacific in $29 Billion Railroad Merger

Client Highlights
March 4, 2021
S&C Advises Amgen in $1.9 Billion Acquisition of Five Prime Therapeutics

Client Highlights
January 8, 2021
S&C Advises AB InBev in $3 Billion Sale of Minority Interest in Container Production Plants

Client Highlights
January 8, 2021
S&C Leads Global M&A Financial Advisory Rankings in 2020

Press Mentions
December 8, 2020
Frank Aquila Discusses Revived M&A Market on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
November 24, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to Reuters About Dealmaking in the Pandemic

Press Mentions
November 17, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to Financial Times About M&A Resurgence

Client Highlights
November 9, 2020
S&C Advises Navistar in Merger Agreement with TRATON

Client Highlights
October 29, 2020
S&C Advises Tiffany in Modified Merger with LVMH

Press Mentions
October 2, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to MarketWatch About Deal Activity

Press Mentions
September 2, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to MarketWatch About Megadeal Surge

Press Mentions
August 14, 2020
Frank Aquila Speaks to MarketWatch on Companies Reassessing Their Strategies

Press Mentions
August 13, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to Barron’s on Why Companies Are Selling Non-Core Assets

Press Mentions
July 6, 2020
Frank Aquila Interviewed by CTFN on M&A Market

Press Mentions
June 23, 2020
Frank Aquila Discusses Poison Pill Resurgence With MarketWatch

Press Mentions
May 6, 2020
Frank Aquila Talks to Barron’s About Increased Regulatory Scrutiny Around M&A Deals

Press Mentions
April 20, 2020
Frank Aquila Interviewed by Barron’s on Shift in M&A Activity

Press Mentions
April 2, 2020
Frank Aquila Interviewed by Bloomberg TV on M&A Market’s Path Forward

Press Mentions
March 31, 2020
Frank Aquila Interviewed by New York Times on How Coronavirus Creates Shift in Demand for Legal Advisers

Press Mentions
February 26, 2020
S&C Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Talks with MarketWatch About Deal Trends

Press Mentions
February 7, 2020
S&C Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Talks to Law360 on How Brexit May Spur U.K. Dealmaking

Press Mentions
January 17, 2020
S&C Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Interviewed on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
January 10, 2020
S&C Global Head of M&A Frank Aquila Discusses Biggest Deals of 2019 on Drinks With The Deal Podcast

Press Mentions
December 30, 2019
S&C M&A Partner Frank Aquila Named Top Dealmaker by The Wall Street Journal for Second Consecutive Year

Press Mentions
December 11, 2019
S&C Partner Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Insights with Financial Times

Client Highlights
November 26, 2019
S&C Advises Novartis in its $9.7 Billion Acquisition of The Medicines Company

Client Highlights
November 25, 2019
S&C Advises Tiffany in $16.2 Billion Sale to LVMH

Press Mentions
October 4, 2019
Frank Aquila Elected Chairman of Brooklyn Law School Board of Trustees

Client Highlights
October 3, 2019
S&C Fields Global Team to Advise Budweiser APAC in Hong Kong IPO

Client Highlights
August 27, 2019
S&C Represents Amgen in Acquisition of Rights to Celgene’s Otezla®

Client Highlights
August 8, 2019
Cross-Border Biotech—Amgen Completes Acquisition of Nuevolution

Press Mentions
February 11, 2019
U.S. Companies View Brexit as a Top Risk, Frank Aquila Tells FT

Client Highlights
January 22, 2019
S&C Is U.S. Counsel to Takeda Pharmaceutical on U.S. Stock Listing and Historic Debt Offerings

Press Mentions
January 22, 2019
S&C Is U.S. Counsel to Takeda Pharmaceutical on U.S. Stock Listing and Historic Debt Offerings

Press Mentions
December 30, 2018
A Big Year for Deals – and Deal Makers

Press Mentions
December 19, 2018
Frank Aquila Talks to Asia Law Portal About 2019 Challenges and Opportunities for Japanese Investors in the United States

Press Mentions
December 19, 2018
Frank Aquila Discusses the Rise of Japanese Dealmaking Overseas with MarketWatch

Press Mentions
December 6, 2018
Frank Aquila Talks Market Swings and M&A With Financial Times Due Diligence

Press Mentions
December 5, 2018
Frank Aquila Talks US-China Trade Relations and M&A With Financial Times

Client Highlights
November 21, 2018
Ron Shaich’s Act III Holdings Invests in Cava Group, Inc. to Finance Acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.

Client Highlights
October 31, 2018
United Rentals Completes $2.1 Billion Acquisition of BlueLine Rental from Platinum Equity

Client Highlights
October 1, 2018
Andeavor Completes $35.6 Billion Merger Agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corp.

Client Highlights
September 20, 2018
Cheniere Energy, Inc. Completes Acquisition of All Publicly-Held Shares of Cheniere Partners LP Holdings

Client Highlights
July 31, 2018
United Rentals Completes Acquisition of BakerCorp for $715 Million

Press Mentions
July 1, 2018
Frank Aquila Quoted on Swift Pace of M&A in Wall Street Journal

Press Mentions
June 27, 2018
The Deal Features Frank Aquila and Joseph Frumkin for Leading Major M&A Deals

Press Mentions
June 19, 2018
Law360 Features S&C as Lead Adviser to Cheniere Energy Inc. in $580 Million Deal for Master Limited Partnership Shares

Press Mentions
June 2018
Q&A With Frank Aquila Published in Brooklyn Law Notes

Press Mentions
June 2018
Frank Aquila and Audra Cohen Featured in The Lawyer for Most Notable Deal

Client Highlights
May 16, 2018
Cheniere Energy Submits Proposal to Board to Acquire Outstanding Shares of Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings

Client Highlights
May 4, 2018
Impax Laboratories Completes Combination With Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Press Mentions
March 28, 2018
Matthew Hurd and Frank Aquila Discuss M&A Outlook for 2018 in The American Lawyer

Press Mentions
March 16, 2018
The Word on the Broadcom Block: S&C Experts Weigh In

Press Mentions
March 15, 2018
Frank Aquila and Alison Ressler Discuss the Broadcom Block with The American Lawyer

Press Mentions
March 14, 2018
Frank Aquila Talks Broadcom Block in FT Due Diligence Newsletter

Press Mentions
March 14, 2018
Frank Aquila Quoted in CNBC on Broadcom Block

Press Mentions
March 13, 2018
Frank Aquila Comments on Broadcom Block in Financial Times Article

Client Highlights
March 8, 2018
Amgen Completes $10 Billion of Share Repurchases

Press Mentions
March 7, 2018
Frank Aquila Discusses the Evolution of Dealmaking in Brunswick Review

Press Mentions
March 1, 2018
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Quoted in Tax Analysts Article on Impact of New Tax Law on M&A Activity

Client Highlights
February 5, 2018
Impax Laboratories Taiwan Sells Share Capital and Loans for $18,500,000 to Bora Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

Press Mentions
January 22, 2018
Frank Aquila Explains Why Big Pharma M&A Is Having a Record-Breaking Start in 2018

Press Mentions
January 22, 2018
Frank Aquila Tells Wall Street Journal to Expect More Cross-Industry Deals

Press Mentions
January 19, 2018
Frank Aquila Quoted in FT Due Diligence Newsletter on CFIUS Approval of Chinese Buyout of U.S. Company

Press Mentions
January 11, 2018
Frank Aquila Quoted in The American Lawyer Article on Projected 2018 M&A Activity

Press Mentions
January 8, 2018
Frank Aquila Quoted in Bloomberg Big Law Business Article on M&A Activity in 2017 and Outlook for 2018

Press Mentions
January 8, 2018
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Activity on “Bloomberg Markets”

Press Mentions
December 7, 2017
Frank Aquila Quoted in Financial Times Article on Scarcity of All-Stock Mergers in 2017

Client Highlights
December 1, 2017
Andeavor Logistics Completes $2.35 Billion of SEC-Registered Securities Transactions

Press Mentions
November 7, 2017
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Activity on Fox Business

Client Highlights
October 30, 2017
Andeavor Completes Merger of Andeavor Logistics and Western Refining in $1.7 Billion Transaction and Repositioning of Andeavor Logistics Through IDR Buy-In Valued at $3.6 Billion

Client Highlights
October 2, 2017
United Rentals Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Neff

Press Mentions
September 24, 2017
Frank Aquila Quoted in Fortune Article on Activist Investors

Press Mentions
August 25, 2017
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Hsu Untied Podcast

Client Highlights
July 18, 2017
Panera Bread Company Completes $7 Billion Acquisition by JAB

Press Mentions
July 6, 2017
Frank Aquila Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Public Company Citation of Activism as a Risk in Financial Disclosures

Press Mentions
June 28, 2017
Frank Aquila Interviewed by JUVE on S&C E.U. Law Strategy

Press Mentions
June 5, 2017
Frank Aquila Comments on Boutique Advisers Topping M&A Tables in Financial Times

Client Highlights
June 1, 2017
Tesoro Corporation Completes $5.8 Billion Acquisition of Western Refining, Inc.

Press Mentions
May 22, 2017
Global Competition Review Publishes Article on Hiring of Michael Rosenthal

Client Highlights
April 3, 2017
United Rentals, Inc. Completes $965 Million Acquisition of NES Rentals Holdings II, Inc.

Client Highlights
March 6, 2017
Navistar International Corporation Completes Strategic Alliance With Volkswagen Truck & Bus

Client Highlights
February 1, 2016
Apollo Education Group Acquired by Consortium of Investors

Press Mentions
January 31, 2017
Frank Aquila Discusses the Effect of the Trump Administration on M&A Activity on TheStreet

Press Mentions
January 23, 2017
Frank Aquila Discusses Predictions for M&A Under Trump Administration on Bloomberg Markets

Client Highlights
January 20, 2017
Terumo Corporation Acquires Products Owned by Abbott Laboratories and St. Jude Medical, Inc. for $1.12 Billion

Client Highlights
December 22, 2016
Tesoro Corporation Completes $4.6 Billion of Acquisition Financing Transactions in Connection With Western Refining Inc. Acquisition

Press Mentions
November 9, 2016
Frank Aquila Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article on Impact of Trump Election on M&A Activity

Press Mentions
October 6, 2016
Frank Aquila Quoted in TechCrunch Article on Verizon’s Request for Discount After Yahoo Data Breach

Press Mentions
June 20, 2016
Frank Aquila Discusses Effects of‎ E.U. Referendum and Possible Brexit on Global M&A on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
May 11, 2016
Frank Aquila Discusses Why So Many M&A Deals Are Being Blocked on CNBC’s Power Lunch

Press Mentions
April 14, 2016
Frank Aquila Weighs In on New Rules and the Impact on M&A on CNBC’s Closing Bell

Press Mentions
April 1, 2016
Frank Aquila and Audra Cohen Led S&C Team Advising on The American Lawyer’s 2016 “Deal of the Year” – Kraft Merger with Heinz

Press Mentions
December 22, 2015
Frank Aquila Discusses Why 2015 Was Such a Big Year for M&A and What to Look for in 2016

Press Mentions
November 25, 2015
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Bloomberg’s Deal of the Week Podcast

Press Mentions
August 24, 2015
Frank Aquila Discusses Market Selloff and M&A Impact on CNBC's Closing Bell

Press Mentions
June 10, 2015
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A in the Packaged Food Sector on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
May 13, 2015
Frank Aquila Discusses American Apparel’s Ex-CEO on Bloomberg Markets

Press Mentions
April 23-24, 2015
Frank Aquila Discusses Possible Comcast/TWC Deal on Bloomberg TV, CNBC and Fox Business

Press Mentions
March 16, 2015
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Business Development Strategy by The Deal Pipeline

Press Mentions
January 28, 2015
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV’s Street Smart

Press Mentions
January 28, 2015
Frank Aquila Appears on Fox Business’ Opening Bell

Press Mentions
August 26, 2014
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV’s Market Makers

Press Mentions
August 22, 2014
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV’s In The Loop

Press Mentions
July 21, 2014
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg Radio’s Taking Stock

Press Mentions
June 23, 2014
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV’s Street Smart

Press Mentions
May 28, 2014
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A on CNBC's Closing Bell

Press Mentions
May 21, 2014
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Activity on The Deal

Press Mentions
May 19, 2014
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Bloomberg TV's Street Smart

Press Mentions
May 12, 2014
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV's Street Signs

Press Mentions
May 9, 2014
Frank Aquila Discusses Cross-Border M&A on PBS's Nightly Business Report

Press Mentions
April 25, 2014
Frank Aquila Comments on Current Dealmaking Activity and Business Confidence

Press Mentions
September 3, 2013
Frank Aquila Named Dealmaker of the Week by The Am Law Daily

Press Mentions
May 20, 2013
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Bloomberg’s "Taking Stock"

Press Mentions
April 4, 2013
Frank Aquila Discusses Global M&A Environment on Bloomberg

Press Mentions
April 1, 2013
Frank Aquila Appears on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
February 19, 2013
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Trends in 2013 on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
November 26, 2012
Frank Aquila Reviews Factors Affecting M&A on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
October 29, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses Effects of Hurricane Sandy on M&A Market

Press Mentions
October 18, 2012
Frank Aquila Quoted in Financial Times Article on Japanese M&A Market

Press Mentions
October 15, 2012
Frank Aquila Appears on CNBC's "Street Signs"

Press Mentions
October 4, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Market with Fox Business

Press Mentions
September 19, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses Economic Impact on Deal Market on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
July 18, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Outlook on The Deal Pipeline

Press Mentions
June 28, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Market on Bloomberg Radio’s "Taking Stock"

Press Mentions
June 7, 2012
Frank Aquila, Mitch Eitel, Joe Frumkin and Keith Pagnani Participate in Corporate Board Member’s Annual Chairman and CEO Peer Forum

Press Mentions
February 17, 2012
Frank Aquila Interviewed by The Deal Pipeline on The Current State of Dealmaking

Press Mentions
January 24, 2012
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A in 2012 on Mergers & Acquisitions Video Series

Press Mentions
January 2012
Frank Aquila Featured in Mergers & Acquisitions magazine Article on 2012 M&A Outlook

Press Mentions
November 1, 2011
Frank Aquila Quoted in Absolute Return + Alpha Article on Event-Driven Funds

Press Mentions
October 17, 2011
Frank Aquila Quoted in Reuters Article on Recent M&A Activity

Press Mentions
August 17, 2011
Frank Aquila Examines M&A in Uncertain Market on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
August 15, 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Market in Reuters Article on Merger Monday Shadowed by Volatility

Press Mentions
July 11, 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses Shareholder Activism in Deal.com Video

Press Mentions
July 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses Outlook for Retail and Beverage Industries in Two Deal.com Videos

Press Mentions
July 1, 2011
Frank Aquila Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article on Decline in Deals

Press Mentions
April 20, 2011
Frank Aquila Participates in M&A Webcast

Press Mentions
March 31, 2011
Frank Aquila Explores Prospects for M&A in 2011 in Bloomberg Law Interview

Press Mentions
March 14, 2011
Frank Aquila Featured in Global M&A Network’s “Dealmaker Spotlight”

Press Mentions
March 10, 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses Implications of Higher Oil Prices on M&A in The Street.com Interview

Press Mentions
March 4, 2011
Frank Aquila Explores the “Public vs. Private” Debate on CNBC

Press Mentions
February 7, 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Spike on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
February 1, 2011
Frank Aquila Discusses Potential Impact of Political Turmoil in Egypt in Deal Video

Press Mentions
December 31, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A in 2011 on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
December 17, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses Potential for 2011 M&A Boom on CNBC

Press Mentions
December 7, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses State of Global Dealmaking in Financial Times Special Report

Press Mentions
September 24, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses Forecast for Deals in Reuters Article

Press Mentions
August 20, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Environment on CNBC’s “Closing Bell”

Press Mentions
August 18, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses Outlook for M&A Deals on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
July 28, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses Implications of Corporate Cash Reserves for Corporate Spending and M&A Activity on Bloomberg TV

Press Mentions
July 1, 2010
Frank Aquila Named Chair of the Board of Trustees of The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education

Press Mentions
June 1, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses M&A Outlook (Lawdragon)

Press Mentions
May 27, 2010
Frank Aquila Discusses Hostile Bids (Reuters Insider)

Press Mentions
February 25, 2010
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Bloomberg Radio

Press Mentions
January 9, 2010
Frank Aquila Expects Increase in M&A Activity in 2010 (Bloomberg Radio)

Press Mentions
December 21, 2009
“Frank Aquila Expects Increase in Healthcare M&A in 2010” (Bloomberg TV)

Press Mentions
November 3, 2009
“M&A Signs of Strength?” (CNBC)

Press Mentions
September 25, 2009
"Boutiques Grab M&A Market Share from Mega-firms" (Reuters)

Press Mentions
September 25, 2009
"Confidence Returning for Deal Financing" (Reuters)

Press Mentions
September 21, 2009
"Inside the M&A Pipeline" (CNBC Power Lunch)

Press Mentions
September 1, 2009
"The Return of M&A" (CNBC)

Press Mentions
August 31, 2009
"Aquila Says Recent Deals Show Return to Consolidation" (Bloomberg TV)

Press Mentions
August 11, 2009
"Sullivan & Cromwell's Aquila on Joint Venture Due Diligence" (The Deal)

Press Mentions
August 4, 2009
"Well Known Lawyer Holds High Expectations for Japan" (Nikkei Evening Edition)

Press Mentions
July 28, 2009
"Tech Drives M&A Rebound"

Press Mentions
May 15, 2009
Sullivan & Cromwell's Aquila on Distressed M&A

Press Mentions
May 5, 2009
S&C Partners Offer Views on Post-Financial Crisis Era

Press Mentions
April 20, 2009
Aquila Sees Strategic Transactions "Across the Board" (Bloomberg TV)

Press Mentions
April 7, 2009
"Dealmaking in a Down Economy"

Press Mentions
March 18, 2009
"U.S. Mergers May Recuperate on Signals 'Market Bottom' Is Near"

Press Mentions
March 9, 2009
"Analyze This: Dealmaking Picking Up?"

Press Mentions
February 20, 2009
"A Toast to the Brewers"

Events (13)

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External Speaking Engagements
March 17-18, 2022
S&C M&A Partners Melissa Sawyer and Rita-Anne O’Neill Speak at Tulane Corporate Law Institute
External Speaking Engagements
March 11-12, 2021
S&C M&A Partners Melissa Sawyer and Rita-Anne O’Neill Speak at Tulane Corporate Law Institute 
External Speaking Engagements
February 22, 2021
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer to Speak at The Deal’s Shareholder Activism Seminar
External Speaking Engagements
September 22, 2020
Frank Aquila to Speak at “The Deal Economy: Predictions and Perspectives”
External Speaking Engagements
March 31, 2020
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Present PLI Briefing on Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Current Shareholder Activism Environment
External Speaking Engagements
March 5-6, 2020
S&C M&A Partners Speak at 32nd Tulane Corporate Law Institute 

New Orleans

External Speaking Engagements
March 14, 2019
Frank Aquila Participates in Panel at PLI’s All Star Business Development for Lawyers 2019

New York, New York

External Speaking Engagements
January 17, 2019
Credit Suisse’s 4th Annual Washington Perspectives Conference: Antitrust and Market Power – The Future of M&A

Washington, District of Columbia

S&C Events
October 25, 2018
S&C Hosts Seventh Annual Corporate Conference in Hong Kong
External Speaking Engagements
February 28, 2018
PLI’s M&A in the Age of Trump: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
S&C Events
November 30, 2017
S&C Supports Women Corporate Directors BoardNext NY Chapter and Hosts Reception

New York, New York

External Speaking Engagements
September 26, 2017
Corporate Counsel’s General Counsel Conference

New York, New York

External Speaking Engagements
June 30, 2017
Society for Corporate Governance National Conference

San Francisco, California

Recognitions (17)

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Selected Representations
May 25, 2022
Biohaven’s $11.6 Billion Deal with Pfizer

Rankings and Recognitions
May 20, 2022
IFLR Americas Recognizes S&C at 2022 Awards Ceremony 

Rankings and Recognitions
March 28, 2022
Eric Krautheimer, Melissa Sawyer and Isaac Wheeler Named Top Dealmakers by The American Lawyer

Rankings and Recognitions
March 28, 2022
Frank Aquila and Andrew Gerlach Named Top Dealmakers by The American Lawyer

Rankings and Recognitions
February 11, 2022
BTI Names Frank Aquila and Christopher Viapiano Client Service All-Stars

Rankings and Recognitions
January 25, 2022
Law360 2021 Practice Group of the Year: M&A

Rankings and Recognitions
January 18, 2022
Law360 Names S&C a 2021 Law Firm of the Year

Rankings and Recognitions
December 10, 2021
Financial Times Names S&C “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America”

Selected Representations
September 15, 2021
Canadian Pacific Prevails With $31 Billion Bid for Kansas City Southern

Rankings and Recognitions
December 3, 2020
ALB Korea Law Awards: S&C Recognized for M&A and Capital Markets Matters

Rankings and Recognitions
October 12, 2020
The Deal Awards New York 2020: S&C Matters Win Four Awards

Rankings and Recognitions
April 3, 2020
Frank Aquila Named a “Healthcare Law Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal

Rankings and Recognitions
March 12, 2020
S&C Partners Frank Aquila and Matt Hurd Named Among Top 10 Healthcare Lawyers in North America

Rankings and Recognitions
January 17, 2020
Sullivan & Cromwell Recognized as Best Energy Practice by Law360

Rankings and Recognitions
April 15, 2019
Seven S&C Partners Named 2019 Client Service All-Stars, and Rodge Cohen Featured in Client Service Hall of Fame

Rankings and Recognitions
December 2018
Congratulations to Frank Aquila, One of FT’s Most Innovative Individuals of 2018

Rankings and Recognitions
April 2018
S&C Ranks Highly in The Deal Power Rankings League Tables

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