Top dealmakers 2017: Skadden's Hopkins on the Worldpay merger, 'total war' dealmaking and candid personal feedback
Skadden's Scott Hopkins on his standout deal of 2017, a memorable completion meeting and essential motorbike purchases
January 15, 2018 at 07:18 AM
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom City corporate partner Scott Hopkins was one of the most prolific advisers by value on takeovers of UK companies last year.
Alongside former Skadden partner Michael Hatchard (who remains at the US firm as a strategic adviser), he worked on three deals worth a total of $16.4bn (£12.3bn) last year. These included the primary adviser role for Vantiv on its $12bn (£9bn) merger with Worldpay, alongside New York M&A partners Peter Atkins and David Ingles.
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