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John Evangelakos joined Sullivan & Cromwell in 1986 and has been a partner since 1994. His practice has focused on mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and private equity. Selected Transactions Represented Archipelago Holdings in its merger with the New York Stock Exchange to form NYSE Group, and its acquisition of PCX Holdings, the parent company of the Pacific Exchange. Advised Citigroup in its capacity as financial advisor to NYSE Group in its combination with Euronext. Represented IntercontinentalExchange in its acquisition of the New York Board of Trade and its offer to acquire the Chicago Board of Trade. Represented Whitehall Partners in connection with the acquisition of Kerzner International by a private equity consortium that included the Kerzner family. Represented the Frist family in connection with the acquisition of HCA, Inc. by a private equity consortium. Represented Interbrew in its combination with AmBev to form InBev. Other representations include: Goldman Sachs in a number of acquisitions, including those of Epoch Partners and The Ayco Company; Citadel Investment Group; eSpeed; Entrust; and Smiths Group plc. Rankings and Recognition Woodward/White, The Best Lawyers in America - Recognized as a leading lawyer in leveraged buyouts and private equity (2008 - announced) New York Super Lawyers - Recognized as a leading lawyer in mergers & acquisitions (2007) | 