Proskauer Hires Sheppard Mullin’s M&A Team Leader Chuchawat

Proskauer has hired Sheppard Mullin’s megers and acquisitions team leader, Will Chuchawat, for its M&A practice in Los Angeles.

Chuchawat focuses on private equity, particularly leveraged buyouts, growth, and venture capital transactions, according to a Proskauer statement. His clients have included Samsung, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Bank, Aerojet, Expedia.com, and Mercury Systems, according to his Sheppard Mullin bio.

“He is a deal-doer, with great energy and drive,” Proskauer Chairman Steven M. Ellis said of Chuchawat in a statement. “Clients have a huge respect for his expertise and relentless commitment to their matters.”

Ellis said the firm plans to continue to expand ...