Viktor Sapezhnikov

Partner
Chair, Public Company M&A and Activism
About
Viktor Sapezhnikov focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, and general corporate and securities matters. Viktor's practice has included a wide range of matters in various industries, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Viktor also advises companies and their boards on takeover defense, shareholder activism, and proxy contests.
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EXPERIENCE

Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions in numerous transactions, including:
    • US$69 billion acquisition of a cloud computing and virtualization software company; its US$4 billion sale of that company's end-user computing division to a global investment firm; and its sale of that company's software-defined wide area network solution to a cloud networking company
    • US$150 billion proposal to acquire a multinational technology company
    • US$18.9 billion all-cash acquisition of a multinational enterprise software developer and publisher
    • US$10.7 billion all-cash acquisition of the enterprise security business of a cybersecurity company
    • US$950 million sale of an application security solutions company to a US-based private equity firm
  • US-based telecommunications provider offering broadband internet, cable TV, mobile and voice services in its:
    • US$78.7 billion merger with a major American cable and telecommunications company
    • US$10.4 billion acquisition of an American telecommunications company
  • US-based provider of mission-critical communications and security technologies for public safety and enterprise clients in its:
    • Acquisition of a US-based developer of advanced wireless communication systems for up to US$5 billion
    • Investment in a US-based security technology company
    • Strategic partnership with an American global private equity firm, including a US$1 billion investment from the firm
    • US$3.45 billion sale of its enterprise business to a global enterprise asset intelligence company
  • Broadcast, digital media and marketing services company in its:
    • US$6.2 billion acquisition by a media company
    • Proposed US$8.6 billion acquisition by an American hedge fund
    • Spin-off of a large automotive classified website business
  • Global marketing, communications and digital transformation services company based in France, in its US$4.4 billion acquisition of a US-based financial services company's marketing services business
  • Provider of specialty construction products and technologies in its US$1.05 billion sale of its sealants and coatings business to a German multinational chemical and consumer goods company
  • Travel technology company in its US$3.9 billion acquisition of a vacation rental marketplace company
  • Enterprise software company in its US$6.9 billion sale to a private equity investor group
  • Manufacturer of 3D printing solutions in its:
    • Response to a US$1.3 billion unsolicited acquisition proposal by a 3D printing technology company
    • Announced US$1.8 billion all-stock combination with a 3D printing company
  • Special committee of the board of directors of a global developer and publisher of video games in a US$8.2 billion purchase of its shares by its controlling shareholder from a French multinational media and entertainment conglomerate
Real Estate
  • Logistics real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the development, ownership and operation of industrial properties in its:
    • US$26 billion all-stock acquisition of a US-based REIT specializing in industrial properties
    • US$12.6 billion acquisition of a US-based REIT focused on industrial and office properties
  • REIT that owns and operates self-storage facilities in its:
    • Joint proposal with another company to acquire a publicly listed real estate platform specializing in self-storage operations across Australia and New Zealand at US$3 billion enterprise value
    • US$2.2 billion acquisition of a US-based self-storage company from a global alternative asset manager
    • Proposed US$15 billion all-stock acquisition of a US-based REIT specializing in self-storage
    • EUR2 billion initial listing of a self-storage services provider in Europe
  • REIT specializing in shopping centers in its US$15.6 billion merger with a REIT focused on urban retail properties
  • REIT specializing in multi-tenant industrial, flex and office properties in its US$7.6 billion acquisition by a global alternative asset manager
  • REIT specializing in the development and management of high-end shopping centers across the US and Asia in a US$9.8 billion merger and joint venture with a REIT specializing in shopping centers and other retail properties
  • REIT focused on urban development and mixed-use properties in its US$11.4 billion sale to a global alternative asset manager
  • Diversified capital manager and mortgage REIT in its:
    • US$1.5 billion acquisition of a US-based mortgage REIT
    • US$900 million acquisition of a hybrid mortgage REIT
  • Healthcare REIT focused on skilled nursing and memory care facilities in its US$3.9 billion acquisition by a healthcare REIT
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
  •  Radiation oncology and cancer treatment technologies company in its:
    • US$16.4 billion sale to a global medical technology company
    • Spin-off of its imaging components business
  • Specialty pharmaceutical company in its:
    • US$6.7 billion combination with a specialty pharmaceutical company
    • US$5.6 billion acquisition of a biopharmaceutical company
    • US$2.3 billion acquisition of a biotherapeutics company
    • US$1.4 billion acquisition of a specialty biopharmaceutical company
    • US$1.325 billion acquisition of a specialty medical technology company
  • Healthcare products company specializing in medical devices and supplies, pharmaceuticals and imaging solutions in its:
    • US$49.9 billion acquisition by a medical technology company
    • US$2.5 billion spin-off of its pharmaceuticals business
  • Medical technology company in its US$6.1 billion sale of a portion of its patient monitoring and recovery division to a global healthcare services and products company
  • Producer of flavors, fragrances and specialty ingredients in its:
    • US$7.1 billion sale to another global provider of flavors, fragrances and specialty ingredients
    • US$290 million acquisition of an Israeli biotechnology and chemicals company
  • Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, eye health, neurology and branded generics in its US$1.3 billion sale of three of its brands and related assets to an American subsidiary of a global beauty leader
  • Healthcare company that develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic pharmaceuticals in its US$25 billion acquisition of a global medical device company
Energy
  • North American energy infrastructure company specializing in natural gas and crude oil in its US$28 billion merger of equals with a North American energy infrastructure company
  • US-based solar energy company in its sale to a US-based renewable energy company
Retail, Manufacturing and Other
  • Global logistics and transportation company in its:
    • US$870 million acquisition of service centers from a US-based transportation company
    • US$710 million divestiture of its intermodal business to a North American provider of logistics services
    • Spin-off of its tech-enabled brokerage operations
    • Spin-off of its logistics business
    • Acquisition of contract logistics operations in the UK from a global logistics company
  • Global contract logistics company in its:
    • EUR762 million acquisition of a UK-based supply chain and logistics company
    • US$181 million acquisition of a global e-commerce services company
  • Distributor of roofing, waterproofing and complementary building products in its US$11 billion acquisition of a large North American distributor of roofing materials
  • Pet products and services company in a US$8.7 billion leveraged buyout by a private equity consortium
  • Agricultural sciences company that develops and markets crop protection technologies in its US$1.8 billion acquisition of a Denmark-based agrochemical company
Education
  • J.D., Columbia Law School
    James Kent Scholar
    Finance Editor, Columbia Business Law Review
  • B.A., Marist College
    summa cum laude
  • General Course Program, London School of Economics

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Dealmaker of the Year, The American Lawyer, (2023)
  • Rising Star, Law360, (2020)

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Viktor was a Corporate partner at another Am Law 100 law firm.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York City Bar