Atty. David Shaw Neill

Atty. David Shaw Neill

David Shaw Neill is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, antitrust law, mergers and acquisitions. David received a degree from Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About David Shaw Neill at a glance

David Shaw Neill is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1984) and Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley (M.P.P. Yale, 1983). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Antitrust and Trade Regulation Committee, 1997-1998) New York State and American (Section on Antitrust, Vice-Chairman of Financial Market and Institutions Committee, 1997-2001) Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Shaw Neill is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, antitrust law, mergers and acquisitions
  • David received a degree from Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Shaw Neill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shaw Neill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David Shaw Neill's law office located?
David Shaw Neill's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shaw Neill handle?
David Shaw Neill focuses on formation, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Shaw Neill practiced law?
David Shaw Neill has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David Shaw Neill go to law school?
David Shaw Neill earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.P.P. Yale, 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1984
M.P.P. Yale
Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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