Recognition & Honors
BTI – Client Service A-Team 2013
Willkie recognized for overall excellence in client service.
Mergermarket M&A Round-Up – First Half 2012
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Climate Change; Corporate/M&A (The Elite); Environment; Environment (Transactional); FCPA Experts; Financial Services Regulation (Broker Dealer: Compliance); Government Relations; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution: Policy Holder); Intellectual Property (Patent); Investment Funds (Hedge Funds, Registered Funds); Litigation (General Commercial - The Elite, Securities, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate (Corporate & Finance, “Dirt”); Securities (Litigation, Regulation, Enforcement); Tax; Technology & Outsourcing; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite; and Wealth Management.
The firm received Band 1 rankings for Investment Funds: Registered Funds (for the sixth consecutive year) and Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite. Additionally, Willkie was nominated among a short list of firms for the “Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2012” in the areas of Investment Funds and Securities Regulation.
Chambers Europe – Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas Banking & Finance, Capital Markets (Equity), Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), Environment, Private Equity, Projects (International), and Tax.
Willkie received Band 1 rankings in the categories of Competition/European Law, PFI/PPP, Private Equity (High End), Public Law, and Restructuring/Insolvency.
BTI – Strategic Review and Outlook for the U.S. Legal Services Industry 2012
Willkie recognized among leading firms for its significant strategic growth.
Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Capital Markets, Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), FCPA, Global-Wide Climate Change, Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), Private Equity (Buyouts), Projects (International), Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.
For the second consecutive year, the firm ranked in Tier 1 for Restructuring/Insolvency.
Option Finance/Option Droit & Affaires – Private Equity Firm of the Year 2011
Paris office ranked number 1 for private equity in France.
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A (The Elite); Environment; FCPA Experts; Financial Services Regulation (Broker Dealer: Compliance); Government Relations; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution: Policy Holder); Intellectual Property (Patent); Investment Funds (Hedge Funds, Registered Funds); Litigation (General Commercial - The Elite, Securities); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate (Corporate & Finance, "Dirt"); Securities (Litigation, Regulation, Enforcement); Tax; Technology & Outsourcing; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory); and Wealth Management.
For the fifth consecutive year, the firm ranked in the number 1 tier for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).
Chambers Europe – Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Administrative & Public Law; Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law; Corporate/M&A; Dispute Resolution (Litigation); PPP; Private Equity (High End); Projects (International); Public Law; Restructuring/Insolvency; and Tax.
For the third consecutive year, the firm is ranked in the number 1 tier for Private Equity in France. The firm is also ranked in the number 1 tier for PPP, Public Law, and Restructuring/Insolvency in France.
Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), FCPA, Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), Private Equity (Buyouts), Projects (International, Regional Experts), Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.
The firm is ranked in the number 1 tier for Restructuring/Insolvency in France.
MultiCultural Law Magazine – Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity – 2011
Willkie ranked as the number 3 firm for women and among the top U.S. law firms for diversity.
Mergermarket Global M&A League Tables – Year-End 2010
Bloomberg – Global Legal Adviser League Tables – Year-End 2010
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U.S. Equity Linked Issuer Advisers: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of $478 million.
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U.S. Equity Linked Manager Advisers: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of $435 million.
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A (The Elite); Environmental; FCPA Experts; Government Relations; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution: Insurer, Policy Holder); Intellectual Property; Investment Funds (Hedge Funds, Registered Funds); Litigation (General Commercial - The Elite, Securities); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate (Corporate & Finance, "Dirt"); Securities (Litigation, Regulation, Enforcement); Tax; Technology & Outsourcing; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory); and Wealth Management.
For the fourth consecutive year, the firm ranked in the number one tier for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).
Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), Private Equity (Buyouts), Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.
Chambers Europe – Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), FCPA Experts, Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), Private Equity, Projects (International), PFI/PPP, Public Law, Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.
For the second consecutive year, the firm is ranked in the number 1 tier for Private Equity (High End) in France.
MultiCultural Law Magazine – Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity – 2010
Willkie listed among the top U.S. law firms for diversity and women.
Magazine des Affaires -- Restructuring LBO -- January/February 2010
Paris office ranked number 1 in the category of "Restructuring LBO" in France.
Bloomberg -- Bankruptcy Liquidation -- Year-End 2009
Willkie ranked among the top firms for advising on significant bankruptcy liquidations with a combined value of over $18 billion.
Bloomberg -- Global Private Equity -- Year-End 2009
Willkie ranked among the top firms for advising on announced deals worldwide with a combined value of over $14 billion.
Thomson Reuters M&A Review – Second Quarter 2009
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Any U.S. Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $25 billion.
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Any European Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $19 billion.
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Any U.K. Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $17 billion.
Mergermarket M&A League Tables – Second Quarter 2009
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U.S. M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $24 billion.
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European M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $17 billion.
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UK M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $17 billion.
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Global Mid-Market M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $1.4 billion.
Mergerstat M&A Advisor Report – Second Quarter 2009
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U.S. Announced Deals: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $27 billion.
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U.S. Middle-Market: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $800 million.
Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables – Second Quarter 2009
Willkie ranked among the top advisers assisting U.S. high-yield managers.
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; Environmental; FCPA; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution); Intellectual Property; Investment Funds (Registered Funds, Hedge Funds); Litigation (General Commercial, Securities); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate; Tax; Technology & IT Outsourcing; and Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory).
For the third consecutive year, the firm ranked in the number one tier for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).
The Legal 500 United States – 2009
Willkie recommended for excellence in the areas of Finance (Corporate Restructuring); Investment Fund Formation and Management (Mutual/Registered Funds); Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts (Antitrust); M&A; Real Estate and Construction; Corporate and Private Equity Acquisitions.
Chambers Europe – Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), Private Equity, Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.
New York Law Journal – 2008 NY A-List Firms – March 2009
Willkie listed among the top 20 law firms in New York.
MultiCultural Law Magazine – Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity – 2009
Willkie listed among the top U.S. law firms for diversity and women.
Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Bankruptcy, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), International Trade (FCPA), Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), and Private Equity (Buyouts).
NOMINATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Chambers USA - Women in Law Awards 2013
Partner Mei Lin Kwan-Gett recognized as "Up & Coming Litigation Lawyer of the Year."
Lexology/ILO – 2013 Client Choice Awards
Partners Mitchell Auslander, Xavier Dieux and Eduardo Fernandez honored in the categories of Litigation (United States: New York), General Corporate (Belgium) and M&A (France), respectively.
Law360 – 2012 Real Estate Group Of The Year – January 2013
Willkie honored for its significant accomplishments and extensive range of services in the area of real estate.
Law360 – Pro Bono Firm of the Year – September 2012
Willkie profiled as one of the top pro bono firms, based on major victories and number of attorney hours committed to pro bono activities.
Ethisphere Magazine – Attorneys Who Matter 2012
Partners Martin Weinstein, Michael Schachter and Mei Lin Kwan-Gett recognized for their achievements in advancing corporate ethics and compliance.
Juve Awards 2012
Frankfurt office nominated among a short list of firms for "Private Equity and Venture Capital Firm of the Year."
Belgium’s Best M&A Lawyer/DE TIJD – June 2012
Brussels partner Xavier Dieux profiled as Belgium’s leading M&A lawyer.
Chambers USA Awards for Excellence - 2012
Willkie nominated among a short list of firms for the "Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2012" in the area of Investment Funds and Securities Regulation.
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges – Next Generation Program 2012
Business Reorganization and Restructuring partner Shaunna Jones among a select group of up-and-coming bankruptcy professionals nationwide invited to participate in NCBJ’s prestigious Next Generation Program.
France’s Best Lawyers/Les Echos - 2012
Paris partner Daniel Payan recognized in Les Echos as Best Lawyers’ 2012 selection for "Paris Private Equity Lawyer of the Year."
Turnarounds & Workouts – Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers - 2012
Business Reorganization and Restructuring partner Rachel Strickland was one of 12 attorneys nationwide to be profiled on T&W’s "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers" special report.
IFLR Europe Awards 2012 – European Private Equity Team of the Year – March 2012
Paris attorneys honored for overall excellence in the area of private equity.
Law360 Rising Star - 2012
Real Estate partner Thomas Henry selected as one of only five attorneys nationwide to be named "Rising Star" in the area of Real Estate.
Law360 Rising Star - 2012
Corporate partner Russell Leaf selected as one of only five attorneys nationwide to be named "Rising Star" in the area of Private Equity.
BTI Client Service All-Star Team - 2012
Real Estate partner Eugene Pinover and Intellectual Property partners John DiMatteo and Eugene Chang recognized by leading corporate counsel for superior client service.
Chambers USA - Women in Law Awards 2012
Private clients partner Loretta A. Ippolito recognized as "Up & Coming Wealth Management Lawyer of the Year."
Law360 - 2011 Private Equity Group Of The Year – January 2012
Willkie honored for its significant accomplishments and extensive range of services in the area of private equity.
New York Magazine – The New York Area’s Lawyers of the Year – 2011
Law360 Rising Star - 2011
Corporate partner Adam Turteltaub selected as one of only five attorneys nationwide to be named "Rising Star" in the area of Corporate Finance.
Option Finance/Option Droit & Affaires – Private Equity Lawyer of the Year 2011
Paris partner Daniel Payan recognized as France’s 2011 "Private Equity Lawyer of the Year."
Law 360 "How They Won It" Series – November 2011
Willkie litigation team profiled for its successful representation of real estate developer Harry Macklowe in litigation against Carl Icahn ("Willkie Farr Bests Icahn In Contract Feud").
Law 360 "How They Won It" Series – June 2011
Willkie litigation team profiled for its successful representation of Lime Wire LLC and its founder in the critical damages stages of Lime Wire’s action against the music industry ("Willkie Farr Gets Record Cos. To Settle For a Song").
Frances’s Best Lawyers - 2011
Paris partner Alexandra Bigot named "2011 France Insolvency and Reorganization Lawyer of the Year."
Chambers USA Awards for Excellence - 2010
Willkie nominated among a short list of firms for the "Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010" in the area of Investment Funds.
American Lawyer – Dealmakers of the Year 2010
Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department Co-Chairs Marc Abrams and Matthew Feldman named among an elite few as "Dealmakers of the Year" by The American Lawyer; Mr. Abrams for his work on behalf of a group of DIP Lenders in the Delphi case, and Mr. Feldman for his work during 2009 on behalf of the U.S. Treasury’s Auto Task Force.
DEALS AND MATTERS OF THE YEAR
IFLR Europe Awards 2013 – Private Equity Deal of the Year – March 2013
Willkie recognized for its representation of AXA Private Equity in the sale of its majority stake in Home Shopping Europe (HSE24).
IFLR Americas Awards 2013 – Private Equity Deal of the Year – March 2013
Willkie recognized for its representation of Riverstone Holdings LLC in the $7.15 billion consortium LBO of El Paso Corporation’s exploration and production units.
Project Finance Magazine Awards – Deals of the Year Europe – February 2013
Paris office recognized for advising on the “European High-Speed Rail Deal of the Year 2012” (€1.8 billion Nîmes-Montpellier high speed railway bypass PPP)
NYSE Euronext’s Top Secondary Transaction of 2012
The deal team, in which Willkie played a major role, honored for the Bonduelle Group’s inaugural bond issue on the European private placement market.
Law 360 “How They Sealed The Deal” Series – October 2012
Willkie real estate team profiled for its representation of Sunrise Senior Living in the real estate aspects of its landmark merger with Health Care REIT ("Sealing the Deal: Willkie Serves Up $3.2B Sunrise Megadeal”).
International M&A Advisor Awards – October 2012
The deal team, in which Willkie played a major role, in the out-of-court restructuring of PlayPower, Inc., honored in the category for “Restructuring Deal of the Year.”
American Lawyer – Big Deals – April 2012
Firm recognized for advising Riverstone Holdings LLC in the $7.15 Billion consortium LBO of El Paso Corporation’s exploration and production units.
IFLR Americas Awards 2012 – Restructuring Deal of the Year – March 2012
Firm recognized for its lead role in the cross-border restructuring of Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
IFLR Europe Awards 2012 – Private Equity Deal of the Year – March 2012
Willkie recognized for its representation of PAI partners in the $1.1 billion sale of its 50 percent stake in Yoplait to U.S.-based General Mills.
Project Finance International / Project Finance Magazine Awards 2011
Paris office recognized for advising on PFI and Project Finance Magazine’s "Europe PPP Deal of the Year" (Eco-tax) and "Europe Rail Deal of the Year" (SEA HSR).
M&A Advisor 2012 Turnaround Awards
The deal team, in which Willkie played a major role, on the out-of-court restructuring of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., honored in the award category "Retail Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year (Over $50 Million)."
American Lawyer – Dealmaker of the Week – April 2011
Partner David Boston recognized for his lead role in representing Level 3 Communications in its all-stock $3 billion acquisition of Global Crossing Limited.
M&A Advisor 2011 Turnaround Awards
The deal team, in which Willkie played a major role, on the restructuring in Chapter 11 of client EnviroSolutions Holdings, Inc. was honored in the award category "Consumer and Retail Products (Over $100mm)."
Am Law Litigation Daily – Litigator of the Week – November 2010
Partner Martin Klotz recognized for his lead role on behalf of SAC Capital Advisors LLC in reaching a $10 million settlement in case against Biovail Corp. (now Valeant Pharmaceuticals) for frivolous and malicious litigation.
M&A 2010 International Awards
Willkie recognized for its role in providing multidisciplinary counsel to Oaktree Capital Management, leading to the massive financial restructuring of SGD Group – named "Distressed M&A Deal of the Year."
PFI Awards 2010
Paris office recognized for advising on PFI’s "Europe Power Deal of the Year" (Exeltium) and "Europe Telecoms Deal of the Year" (GSM-R).
American Lawyer – Big Deals – July/August 2010
Firm recognized for advising on Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.’s $5 billion acquisition of Ratiopharm GmbH.
American Lawyer – Deals in Brief – July/August 2010
Firm recognized for advising Warburg Pincus LLC in its $3.4 billion acquisition (with Silver Lake Partners, L.P.) of Interactive Data Corporation.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – July 2010
Willkie recognized for advising ev3 Inc. in its $2.6 billion agreement to be acquired by Covidien plc.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 20 Deals for First Half of 2010 – July 2010
Willkie recognized for advising Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in the $10 billion bid to acquire (with Simon Property Group Inc. and Paulson & Co.) General Growth Properties Inc.
American Lawyer – Big Suits – June 2010
Firm recognized for representing Comcast Corporation in litigation against the Federal Communications Commission with respect to "network neutrality."
American Lawyer – Big Suits – June 2010
Firm recognized for its role in USA v. Daimler.
American Lawyer – Dealmaker of the Year – April 2010
Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department Co-Chairs Marc Abrams and Matthew Feldman recognized among a short list of 2010’s top transactions lawyers for their respective roles in the landmark reorganization of Delphi Corporation.
American Lawyer – Big Deals – February 2010
Firm recognized for advising Comcast Corporation on the regulatory aspects of its $6.5 billion agreement to acquire a majority interest of NBC Universal, Inc. from General Electric Company.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – May 2010
Willkie recognized for advising Warburg Pincus in its $3.4 billion acquisition (with Silver Lake Partners) of Interactive Data Corp.
Asian-Counsel Deal of the Year – 2009
Willkie recognized for its role in leading a group of significant lenders (funds) in the Delphi restructuring, including successfully orchestrating and implementing one of the largest credit bids lodged in a bankruptcy auction.
American Lawyer – Big Deals – November 2009
Firm recognized for advising Sepracor Inc. in its $2.6 billion acquisition by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
Am Law Litigation Daily – Litigator of the Week – August 2009
Partner Thomas Golden recognized for his lead role in representing Bloomberg L.P. in a high-profile action challenging the Federal Reserve’s refusal to disclose certain information under the Freedom of Information Act.
American Lawyer – Big Deals – July 2009
Firm recognized for advising Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in its $3.6 billion acquisition by GlaxoSmithkline plc.
American Lawyer – Big Suits – May 2009
Firm recognized for its role in SEC v. Automated Trading Desk Specialists, et al.
American Lawyer – Big Suits – April 2009
Firm recognized for its role in In Re Merrill Lynch Securities, Derivative and ERISA Litigation.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – April 2009
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Willkie recognized for advising Stiefel Laboratories Inc. in its $3.6 billion acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline plc.
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Willkie recognized for advising Warburg Pincus in the $2.94 billion sale of Metavante Technologies to Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
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Willkie recognized for advising Farmers Group in its $1.9 billion acquisition of AIG’s Personal Auto Insurance Group.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – March 2009
Willkie recognized for advising on the $1.4 billion acquisition of CV Therapeutics Inc. by Gilead Sciences Inc.
American Lawyer – Big Deals – March 2009
Firm recognized for its role in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $13.9 billion sale of IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. to a group of financial investors.
Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – February 2009
Willkie recognized for advising Deutsche Bank Securities in the merger of Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc.
Hewlett-Packard’s $13.9 billion acquisition of Electronic Data Systems (advisor to EDS) -- Top 10 Deals of the Year
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Corporate Control Alert
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Mergermarket: Americas
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Mergerstat
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National Law Journal
Teva Pharmaceutical’s $8.9 billion acquisition of Barr Pharmaceuticals (advisor to Teva)
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group’s sale to Patina Restaurant Group (advisor to S&W Special Committee)
Focus Europe – Big Deals – January 2009
Germany: Firm recognized for advising the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia in the €3.5 billion sale of its residential property and project development company to Whitehall Funds.
