Wilson Sonsini Strengthens M&A Bench with Veteran Dealmaker Kohli
Event summary
- Sachin Kohli joins Wilson Sonsini as a partner in its New York M&A practice after 20 years at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
- Kohli brings expertise in life sciences, healthcare, and technology transactions, including Sanofi’s acquisitions and Dow-DuPont merger.
- Wilson Sonsini’s M&A practice completed over 150 deals in the past year.
- Kohli’s arrival expands the firm’s New York presence and deepens capabilities in transformative transactions.
The big picture
Wilson Sonsini’s hire of Sachin Kohli underscores the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its M&A capabilities in New York, a key market for technology and life sciences deals. The move comes as clients navigate an increasingly complex deal landscape, where execution and judgment are as critical as transaction structure. Kohli’s experience in high-profile transactions positions Wilson Sonsini to better serve clients in transformative deals across multiple sectors.
What we're watching
- Deal Execution
- How Kohli’s pragmatic, business-oriented mindset will impact Wilson Sonsini’s ability to close high-stakes transactions.
- Client Retention
- Whether Kohli can leverage his long-standing relationships to attract new clients or retain existing ones at Wilson Sonsini.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Wilson Sonsini can solidify its position as a top-tier M&A advisor in New York and beyond.
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