Proskauer Expands M&A Expertise with Ellen Wheeler Addition

Proskauer, an international law firm, has announced the addition of Ellen Wheeler as a new partner in their New York office, bolstering their capabilities in distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Wheeler, an expert in distressed M&A, will join forces with the firm’s team that welcomed two more partners in this field over the last six months, Robb Tretter and Jonathan Gill. Her expertise extends to advising public and private investors, corporations, and financial institutions on complex financial and legal matters, including mergers, leveraged buyouts, minority investments, and corporate governance. Her work covers industries such as healthcare, real assets, hospitality, and consumer goods. Tim Mungovan and Lauren Boglivi from Proskauer have expressed confidence that Wheeler's addition will enhance the firm’s service offering, particularly in high-stakes and intricately structured transactions. Wheeler's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.