Deals
Scott Barshay Leaving Cravath to Lead M&A at Paul Weiss
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Scott Barshay, among the most prominent mergers-and-acquisitions lawyers in the U.S., is joining Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in a rare departure of a partner from Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP.
The 50-year-old Barshay, whose recent assignments included helping Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. navigate a takeover battle, is joining Paul Weiss as global head of mergers and acquisitions, according to a statement on Sunday. The position is newly created.