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Scott Barshay and Laura Turano Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s M&A Practice
April 17, 2025
Corporate Department Chair Scott Barshay and partner Laura Turano were featured in a Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s M&A practice in the 2025 edition of “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.” In the Q&A, Scott and Laura describe how problem-solving is the backbone of M&A work and what drew them to the practice.
“It’s exciting, fast-paced, and high-stakes,” Scott says of his M&A practice. “You need to listen closely to clients to understand their needs and motivations to help them solve their problems. You also need to listen closely to counterparties to come up with a win-win or at least a compromise acceptable to both sides. It’s all about listening, analyzing, and problem-solving. It’s been over 30 years since my first M&A deal, and I still love the work.”
Scott and Laura also share insights into the associate experience at Paul, Weiss and unique aspects of practicing M&A at the firm, among other topics.
“Junior associates get to work alongside and learn from the most talented dealmakers in the industry,” Laura says. “Our superstar M&A team makes the impossible possible for our clients because we all share a commitment to excellence, client service, and teamwork—and we genuinely enjoy working together.”
Vault’s annual “Practice Perspectives” guide offers insights from lawyers at top-ranked law firms on practicing law in more than 20 different practice areas.