Peter J. Rooney and James Z. Fang joined Cahill Gordon & Reindel as partners in the firm’s M&A and corporate advisory practice.
Rooney and Fang focus their practice on advising U.S. and multinational corporations and private equity firms in connection with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, investments, strategic collaborations and general aspects of corporate law and public company practice. They represent clients across a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, financial services, real estate and healthcare. Rooney has more than 30 years’ experience and Fang has more than 14 years’ experience as M&A attorneys.
“We are excited to welcome Peter and Jimmy to our partnership,” Herb Washer, co-chair of the executive committee of Cahill, said. “Their impressive experience, skillsets and client relationships will significantly bolster the firm’s capabilities and strongly complement our growth strategy in the M&A arena in 2024 and beyond.”
“Peter and Jimmy are exceptional lawyers and they will be tremendous additions to the firm’s M&A and Corporate Advisory practice,” Adam Dworkin, corporate partner and executive committee member, said.
“I’m excited to work closely with them and welcome them to our M&A team. They are fantastic additions,” Helene Banks, chair of the M&A and corporate advisory practice at Cahill, said.
“I am thrilled to join Cahill’s market-leading corporate group and look forward to working closely with the firm’s clients, while contributing to the continued growth and success of its M&A practice,” Fang said.
“Cahill’s reputation for corporate prowess is unmatched – I am excited to join this talented group of lawyers and to hit the ground running just as the market for M&A transactions is poised to expand,” Rooney said.
