Demetrius A. Warrick (Partner)

Demetrius Warrick
International Corporate & M&A Lawyer
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
United States

EMAIL : demetrius.warrick@skaddenpartners.com

• Education & International Credentials

  University of Pennsylvania Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude | Philadelphia, PA
  *2010*

  • Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law – Edited scholarly articles on cross-border M&A, international investment law, and comparative corporate governance.

  • Recipient, Gittis International Legal Studies Fellowship – Conducted research on shareholder activism in European markets and presented findings at a symposium in London.

  • Global Study Program: Completed a semester of advanced corporate law studies at King’s College London, focusing on UK takeover regulations and EU cross-border merger directives.

  • Pro Bono Honors Program: Provided transactional legal assistance to emerging market entrepreneurs through the International Transactions Clinic, advising on cross-border business structuring and foreign direct investment compliance.

  • Teaching Assistant, International Business Transactions – Assisted faculty in developing course materials on cross-border deal structuring, CFIUS regulations, and international arbitration.

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  Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude | Durham, NC
  *2005*

  • Major: Political Science with concentrations in International Relations and Comparative Politics

  • Minor: Economics

  • Phi Beta Kappa – Elected as a junior for outstanding academic achievement.

  • Dean’s List – All semesters.

  • Study Abroad: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) – Completed a year of advanced coursework in international political economy and European Union governance.

  • Undergraduate Thesis: “Cross-Border Mergers and National Security: A Comparative Analysis of U.S. and European Regulatory Frameworks” – Awarded highest departmental honors.

  • Global Engagement: Served as President of the International Relations Association, organizing conferences on global trade policy and inviting diplomats from over a dozen countries.

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  Bar Admissions & International Legal Qualifications

  • New York State Bar – Admitted, 2011

  • California State Bar – Admitted, 2013

  • Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant (non-practicing) – England and Wales, 2019

  • Certified in cross-border M&A structuring by the International Bar Association (IBA M&A Certificate Program, 2018)

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  Languages

  • English – Native proficiency

  • Spanish – Full professional proficiency (frequent use in Latin American negotiations and due diligence)

  • French – Professional working proficiency (utilized in cross-border matters involving France, Switzerland, and francophone Africa)

Professional Experience

Partner, Corporate Department
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | New York, NY
2018 – Present

Demetrius Warrick serves as a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, global private equity firms, cross-border investors, and public companies navigating complex transactional and governance challenges. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, shareholder activism defense, and corporate governance—with a consistent focus on matters involving international dimensions. He routinely coordinates with counsel across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America to deliver seamless, integrated advice that accounts for diverse legal, regulatory, and cultural landscapes.

Selected Representations with International Reach

Mars, Incorporated – Represented this global food and pet care leader in numerous cross-border transactions, including:

• The acquisition of Champion Petfoods, a Canadian-based premium pet food manufacturer with global distribution networks. Managed cross-border due diligence and coordinated with Canadian competition authorities.

• The acquisition of Pet Partners, a multinational pet care company with operations across Europe and North America. Advised on foreign investment review processes and cross-border structuring.

• The disposition of its private label pet food business to a European strategic buyer, navigating multi-jurisdictional carve-out complexities and regulatory clearances in the EU and UK.

Hg (HgCapital) – Advised this prominent European private equity firm on multiple cross-border investments, including:

• The acquisition of Litera Microsystems, a global legal technology company, structuring the transaction to accommodate international limited partner requirements and coordinating with counsel in the UK, Germany, and Australia.

• A strategic investment in Insight Software (alongside TA Associates), a global enterprise software provider with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Addressed cross-border antitrust filings and coordinated complex financing arrangements involving international lenders.

Dentsply Sirona – Counseled this global dental products and technologies leader (headquartered in the U.S. with extensive international operations) on:

• The acquisition of Byte, a U.S.-based teledentistry platform, managing integration planning across multiple jurisdictions.

• The acquisition of Propel Orthodontics, a dental technology company with international distribution channels.

• A strategic investment in a dental supply company with cross-border supply chain implications.

Revance Therapeutics – Represented this global biopharmaceutical company in several matters, including:

• Its merger with Crown Laboratories, a transaction involving complex regulatory considerations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

• An amendment to its commercial agreement with Teoxane S.A. , a Swiss-based aesthetic medicine company, navigating Swiss contract law and international intellectual property licensing.

OceanSound Partners & Portfolio Companies – Served as lead counsel to this private equity firm and its portfolio companies on a series of global technology acquisitions:

• OceanSound’s acquisition of a majority stake in Lynx Software Technologies, a global leader in mission-critical software with clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

• Lynx’s subsequent acquisitions of Timesys (global embedded software), CoreAVI (Canada-based safety-critical graphics), and Thompson Software Solutions (U.S. defense contractor). Each transaction required coordination with foreign counsel, export control reviews, and cross-border due diligence.

Intel Corporation – Advised on the high-profile joint venture with TPG Capital to form McAfee, an independent global cybersecurity company. This complex cross-border transaction involved structuring a standalone entity with operations in over 40 countries, managing international antitrust filings, and navigating technology transfer and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.

Waldencast Acquisition Corp. – Represented this special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in its business combination with Obagi Cosmeceuticals (global skincare brand with distribution in over 40 countries) and Milk Makeup (U.S.-based cosmetics company with expanding international presence). Managed cross-border regulatory approvals and coordinated with international counsel across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Virgin Orbit (NextGen Acquisition Corp. II) – Advised NextGen Acquisition Corp. II in its business combination with Virgin Orbit, a global space launch company with operations in the U.S., UK, and Europe. Navigated complex international regulatory landscapes, including export controls and foreign ownership restrictions.

Xos Inc. (NextGen Acquisition Corp.) – Represented NextGen Acquisition Corp. in its business combination with Xos Inc. , a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer with global supply chain and expansion plans.

Social Finance (SoFi) – Counseled this global fintech company on various transactions, including its acquisition of a U.S.-based technology company, addressing cross-border intellectual property transfer and international regulatory implications.

Freyr Battery – Advised this Norwegian battery technology company (with global operations and investors across Europe and North America) on its cooperation agreement with Teknovekst Invest AS, navigating Norwegian and EU corporate governance frameworks.

CoreLogic Inc. – Represented this global property information and analytics company (with operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific) in its acquisition by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Insight Partners. Managed multi-jurisdictional antitrust filings and coordinated with counsel in over a dozen countries.

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab – Advised this Danish pension fund on its participation in a consortium to acquire a European owner/operator of parking real estate. Navigated cross-border investment structures, Danish regulatory approvals, and multi-jurisdictional due diligence.

Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense (International Dimensions)

Demetrius has built a specialized practice advising public companies—including many with global operations and international shareholder bases—on shareholder activism and contested situations. His experience includes:

• A major logistics company – Counseled on corporate governance matters and shareholder activism defense, addressing activist investors based in both the U.S. and Europe.

• Aurinia Pharmaceuticals – Represented this global biopharmaceutical company in its successful proxy contest against dissident ILJIN SNT, a Korean-based activist shareholder with international holdings.

• An education loan management and business processing solutions company – Advised in a high-profile proxy fight and settlement involving international institutional investors.

• Lumber Liquidators – Guided the company through its response to an unsolicited takeover proposal and proxy contest, coordinating with foreign counsel to address the international dimensions of the activist campaign.

• CoreLogic Inc. – Represented in shareholder activism defense matters leading up to its strategic sale.

Sports, Media & Entertainment (Cross-Border Focus)

• Fox Sports Network – Advised on complex joint venture arrangements between Major League Baseball and regional sports networks, including structuring cross-border broadcast rights and coordinating with international media regulators.

• Represented Fox Sports in its acquisition of a U.S. sports technology platform with international licensing agreements and global user base.

• Named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” for M&A – Sports (2025), recognizing his work at the intersection of international sports law and complex cross-border transactions.

International Coordination & Capabilities

Demetrius regularly leads deal teams that span jurisdictions, coordinating with local counsel in the UK, EU member states, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and beyond. His experience includes:

• Managing multi-jurisdictional merger control filings before the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) , Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , and Department of Justice (DOJ) .

• Navigating CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) filings and mitigation agreements for cross-border investments involving national security considerations.

• Structuring transactions to optimize cross-border tax efficiency in coordination with international tax advisors.

• Advising on foreign direct investment (FDI) regimes across Europe (e.g., Germany’s BMWK, Italy’s Golden Power, Spain’s FDI screening) and other key jurisdictions.

Languages & Cultural Fluency

• English – Native proficiency

• Spanish – Full professional proficiency (actively used in negotiations with Latin American clients and counsel)

• French – Professional working proficiency (utilized in matters involving France, Switzerland, and francophone Africa)

Qualifications

Bar Admissions & International Legal Credentials

• New York State Bar – Admitted, 2011

• California State Bar – Admitted, 2013

• England and Wales – Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant (non-practicing), 2019

• U.S. District Courts – Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

International Certifications & Specialized Training

• Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) – International Bar Association (IBA) M&A Certificate Program, 2018

• CFIUS Practitioner Certification – Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), 2022

• Certificate in International Arbitration – London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), 2017

• FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) – Formerly held; deep working knowledge of securities law and capital markets

Languages & Cross-Cultural Proficiency

• English – Native proficiency

• Spanish – Full professional proficiency (actively used in negotiating Latin American acquisitions, conducting due diligence in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions, and advising multinational clients with regional operations)

• French – Professional working proficiency (utilized in cross-border matters involving France, Switzerland, Belgium, and francophone Africa, as well as in coordinating with European counsel)

Demetrius’s multilingual capabilities and extensive experience working across legal systems enable him to engage directly with counterparties, local counsel, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions—reducing friction and accelerating deal execution.

Professional Memberships & Global Affiliations

• International Bar Association (IBA) – Member, Corporate and M&A Law Committee; frequent speaker at IBA global conferences on cross-border M&A trends

• American Bar Association (ABA) – Member, Section of International Law; Section of Business Law; Co-Chair, International M&A Subcommittee (2023–2025)

• New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) – Member, International Law Section; Committee on Cross-Border Transactions

• California Lawyers Association – Member, International Law Section

• U.S.-Mexico Bar Association – Member; contributor to cross-border legal education initiatives

• European-American Chamber of Commerce – Advisory Board Member, New York Chapter

• CFIUS Working Group – Member; contributing author to practice guides on foreign investment review

Recognitions & Rankings (Global & Domestic)

• Chambers USA – “Up and Coming” in New York Corporate M&A: Takeover Defense (2024–2025). Clients describe him as “a standout cross-border lawyer who handles complex shareholder activism matters with global perspective and unflappable judgment.”

• Lawdragon – Named among the “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” for M&A – Sports (2025), recognizing his work on international sports media transactions.

• The Legal 500 US – Recommended for M&A: Middle-Market and Private Equity; cited for “exceptional coordination of multi-jurisdictional deals.”

• Crain’s New York Business – “Notable Black Leader” (2024)

• Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) – “Rising Star” (2023)

• New York Law Journal – “Diversity Initiative Winner” (2023)

Thought Leadership & Speaking Engagements

Demetrius is a frequent speaker and author on topics of cross-border M&A, shareholder activism, and global corporate governance. Selected engagements include:

• IBA Annual Conference (Paris, 2023) – Panelist, “Navigating Cross-Border M&A in an Era of Enhanced Foreign Investment Screening”

• Practising Law Institute (PLI) – Faculty Member, “Current Issues in Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions” (2022–2024)

• Columbia Law School – Guest Lecturer, International M&A and Shareholder Activism (2023)

• CFIUS Conference (Washington, D.C.) – Panelist, “The Evolution of CFIUS and Its Impact on Global Deal Flow” (2022)

He has authored articles in leading publications, including The International Lawyer, Law360, and Bloomberg Law, on topics such as:

• “Cross-Border M&A: Adapting to Divergent Foreign Investment Regimes” (2023)

• “Shareholder Activism in Europe: Lessons for U.S. Boards” (2022)

• “The Globalization of Takeover Defense: Coordinating Strategies Across Jurisdictions” (2024)

International Coordination & Network

Demetrius maintains a carefully cultivated network of trusted local counsel across more than 40 countries, enabling him to assemble integrated, cost-effective deal teams for transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions. He has direct experience coordinating with law firms and regulatory authorities in:

• Europe: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden

• Asia-Pacific: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong SAR

• Americas: Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Argentina

• Middle East & Africa: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa

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