He has extensive experience advising publicly traded and privately held companies on domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures (including negotiated transactions, contested takeovers and topping bids), joint ventures, tender and exchange offers, minority investments, spinoffs and carveouts.
Derrick regularly counsels clients in a variety of industries, in a variety of industries, including healthcare and life sciences, technology, media & telecommunications and financial services, among others.
In addition, Derrick also regularly represents investment banks as financial advisors on M&A transactions.
In 2023, Derrick was recognized by Bloomberg Law in its ‘They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40’, a Rising Star in Mergers & Acquisitions by Law360 and a Rising Star In Mergers & Acquisitions by New York Law Journal.


