Proskauer Boosts M&A Team with David Slotkin's Expertise

People | Jan 31, 2025 | EIN

Proskauer Boosts M&A Team with David Slotkin's Expertise

International law firm Proskauer has hired David Slotkin, a corporate and securities lawyer, as a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) partner in their Washington, DC office. Slotkin, who ended a 12-year tenure at Morrison & Foerster where he co-chaired the real estate investment trusts (REITs) practice, brings more than three decades of experience in real estate M&A and capital raising. He looks forward to leveraging Proskauer's strong real asset practices to offer an expanded range of services. Slotkin's expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and more, with focus areas in digital infrastructure and hospitality. Proskauer's leadership sees his addition as enhancing their capability to cater to private capital clients globally amidst evolving market dynamics.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Real Estate

Geography

  • United States – Proskauer's Washington, DC office serves as the hub for Slotkin's new role, and his client base includes both national and international entities.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article discusses the hiring of an M&A partner in an international law firm, indicating transactions related to legal advisory services.
  • Real Estate – The focus on real estate M&A and REITs in Slotkin's practice highlights the relevance to the real estate sector, reflecting the legal support needed in such transactions.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    ProskauerHiring CompanyCompanyAn international law firm known for its focus on private capital, M&A, and real asset sectors.
    David SlotkinNew Hire - M&A PartnerPersonA corporate and securities lawyer with notable expertise in real estate M&A and REITs transactions.
    Morrison & FoersterFormer EmployerCompanyAn international law firm where Slotkin previously co-chaired the REITs practice.
    Hogan LovellsFormer EmployerCompanyA global law firm where Slotkin worked prior to his role at Morrison & Foerster.
    PTGi International Carrier ServicesFormer EmployerCompanyA communications solutions firm where Slotkin served as general counsel.