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Professional Bio

Scott A. Barshay is a Partner and the Chairman of Paul, Weiss, based in New York. With a focus on mergers and acquisitions, activist defense, and significant corporate matters, Scott is a trusted advisor to many of the largest public companies and their boards. His practice areas include activism defense, corporate governance, energy, industrials, infrastructure, and technology. Scott has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile transactions, such as ADP's proxy contest against Pershing Square, Anheuser-Busch InBev's $107 billion acquisition of SABMiller, and Chevron's $55 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation. Recognized as a leading dealmaker, Scott has been named "Dealmaker of the Year" by The American Lawyer three times and is frequently cited by major publications for his expertise in the field.