Bio

Allison Schneirov heads Skadden’s M&A/Corporate Group in New York and will become a global head of the firm’s transactions practices in April 2024. Ms. Schneirov advises corporate clients and their boards as well as financial sponsors on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, investments, corporate governance, investigations and other significant representations. Ms. Schneirov has been repeatedly recognized in IFLR1000 and Chambers (ranked in Band 1 in its Private Equity: Buyouts category), in which clients describe her as “fantastic” and “tactical and forward-thinking,” while also noting that “she helps you find a solution on any issue.” She also was featured as one of The Deal’s 2023 Top Women in Dealmaking for M&A and selected to its inaugural Women in M&A: The Powerhouse 20 list. In addition, Ms. Schneirov has been honored as a Law360 Private Equity MVP and included on multiple outlets’ lists of leading attorneys, including The American Lawyer’s 45 Under 45 Outstanding Women Lawyers, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and Business Insider’s list of 29 lawyers “closing some of the biggest deals in the country.” Lawdragon has recognized her as a Legend for having been named to its 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide at least 10 times. She has served on Skadden’s Policy Committee, its top governing body, and currently chairs the firm’s Partnership Selection Committee.