Sheppard Mullin welcomes Sarah Kahn to lead Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Transactions
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has announced the addition of Sarah Kahn (Partner) to its Corporate practice group and Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) industry team in Washington, D.C. Kahn, who was previously Co-Chair of DLA Piper LLP’s Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Transactional practice, brings more than 20 years of experience in leading complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Sarah Kahn’s practice focuses on representing public and private companies, manufacturers, technology developers, service providers, and private equity firms, primarily within the aerospace and defense industry. She also advises clients on joint ventures and national security matters, including structuring and negotiating foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation arrangements under applicable national security regulations.
Her notable experience includes leading multiple transactions for a global aerospace and defense company, such as its $1.925 billion acquisition of a military global positioning systems business and a $1.05 billion acquisition of a military training business for a Canada-based simulation and training company.
Commenting on the appointment, Luca Salvi (Chair of Sheppard Mullin) said: “The aerospace, defense and government services industry has long been a strategic focus for the firm, and we are thrilled to have someone with Sarah’s experience join our team. Her reputation in the United States and internationally will help us continue to grow our client base in this thriving sector, which will remain a priority in the U.S. and globally.”
John Tishler (Co-Leader, Corporate Practice Group) said, “Sarah is a highly accomplished dealmaker who further cements our position as a leader for corporate and M&A work in Washington, D.C. As our clients increasingly pursue sophisticated cross-border transactions in complex regulatory environments, she will be a value add to new and existing clients.”
Sharing her views, Sarah Kahn said, “The aerospace and defense sector is dynamic, operating at the intersection of business, law, and public policy. Companies in this space need trusted advisors sensitive to dual relationships with both regulators and customers. What excites me most about joining Sheppard Mullin is the firm’s breadth and depth of experience in the ADG sector, and its collaborative approach to client service. I look forward to helping clients succeed both in the U.S. and internationally.”
Sheppard Mullin’s ADG and national security platform includes more than 120 attorneys nationwide. Over the past two years, the firm has significantly expanded its Corporate practice, bringing on more than a dozen partners across key sectors including energy, healthcare, and private equity, strengthening its position as a leader in complex corporate transactions.
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