Bloomberg Law recently highlighted WilmerHale’s growing transactional practice and the Firm’s strategy of drawing on its regulatory strengths to advise clients on sophisticated transactions, particularly in highly regulated industries. The article notes that the Firm has closed 27 M&A deals totaling more than $20 billion so far this year.
“The component we bring is a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Washington, DC, what has occurred lately and what’s on the horizon,” Judith Hasko, chair of WilmerHale’s Transactional Department, told Bloomberg Law.
The article includes observations by Joel Green, the Firm’s deputy managing partner, who said: “There’s intense competition for talent in the lateral market, but it’s particularly acute in the corporate practice group.” The article highlights WilmerHale’s focus on building relationships with growing companies in highly regulated sectors, including technology, life sciences, and sports and gaming. It also examines the Firm’s continued investment in its transactional capabilities through recent lateral hires and client work.
Read the full Bloomberg Law article.