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Paul T. Schnell

Partner, Skadden

1.212.735.2322paul.schnell@skadden.com

One Manhattan West
New York, NY 10001

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Paul Schnell has been recognized by Lawdragon as a U.S. legal “Legend” for being included among the top 500 lawyers practicing in the U.S. in each of the last 10 years.

Lawdragon Honors

Honor Year Practice
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management 2026 M&A, Shareholder Engagement, Crisis Response
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2026 M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Governance
The Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management 2025 M&A, Shareholder Engagement, Crisis Response
The 2025 Lawdragon 100 Lawyers You Need to Know in South America 2025 M&A, Capital Markets, Latin America
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2025 M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Governance
The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2024 M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Governance

Mr. Schnell has worked on many of the most significant M&A transactions over the last several decades. He consistently is involved each year in dozens of transactions, many having a value in excess of $1 billion. Altogether, Mr. Schnell has advised on deals having an aggregate value over $1 trillion in recent years. He has worked extensively in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including in all of the BRIC countries.