Davis Polk partner Daniel Brass was featured in Vault’s 2023 edition of “Practice Area Insights: Mergers & Acquisitions.” In the guide, attorneys from law firms with top-ranked M&A practices share insights about their practice, including details about the practice area as well as what a typical day entails.

Daniel discussed his work on cross-border M&A transactions and how he is deeply involved in coming up with the best strategy plan to reach the endgame his client wants. He noted that the type of potential transaction – for instance, a public deal, a private deal or an auction – and the motivations of the various players are among the factors that make every situation different.

“My day can involve back-to-back conference calls; day-long, in-person negotiations; or multiple hours reviewing long draft agreements. M&A work involves a constant juggling of important, time-sensitive tasks for clients. It also involves familiarity with other aspects of law and coordination with colleagues in other practice areas at Davis Polk. For example, I might consult with colleagues in the Antitrust, Executive Compensation, and Tax practices and serve as the point person synthesizing our advice to the client in the context of the transaction,” Daniel explained.

“Practice Area Insights: Mergers & Acquisitions,” Vault (October 25, 2023) (subscription required)

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