Taft partner Howard Bobrow was quoted in Smart Business regarding how firms attract, develop, and retain the next generation of M&A professionals. The article, “Top M&A Talent,” highlights strategies firms are using to build strong deal teams and prepare emerging professionals for increasingly complex transactions.

Bobrow discussed Taft’s approach to building a strong M&A bench through early exposure to sophisticated transactions, meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and professional development. He emphasized that developing associates early helps create teams that understand not only the mechanics of a transaction, but also clients’ industries, commercial objectives, and risk tolerance.

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From start-up through exit, Bobrow is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, private equity-backed companies, venture capital funds and emerging growth companies. He leverages his vast experience with private equity transactions, early and growth-stage transactions to help position numerous clients for success. His practice is primarily devoted to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital.