Gibson Dunn, Simpson Thacher, and Mayer Brown advised on Berkshire Hathaway’s US$8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison.
Under the terms of the agreement, Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison for US$72.50 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately US$6.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, shareholder approval and receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Taylor Morrison is one of the United States’ leading community developers and homebuilders, serving entry-level, move-up and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters through brands including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company with businesses spanning insurance, energy, transportation, manufacturing, services and retail.
Gibson Dunn advised Berkshire Hathaway on the acquisition.
The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by Partners Andrew Kaplan and Christopher Lang and included Associate Sanzana Faroque. Partners Eric Sloan and James Jennings advised on tax aspects of the transaction, while Partner Ekaterina Napalkova, Of Counsel John Curran and Associate Erik Hays advised on employee benefits matters.
Simpson Thacher advised Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in connection with its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Eric Swedenburg, Alison Preiss, Fred de Albuquerque, Julie Siegel, Jack Culbertson, Kaitlyn Greening and James Herrmann (M&A); Jamin Koslowe, Courtney Thomson and Skyler Kanfer (ECEB); Charles Mathes, Josh Teitler and Nicolle Heagney (Public Company Advisory); James Talbot, Christine Song and Isabella Gonzalez (IP); Kelly Karapetyan, Karen Kazmerzak, Matt Evola and Nick Ingros (Antitrust); Alec Jarvis and Shareef Salfity (Tax); Marisa Stavenas, Catherine Ciriello and Leena Sanka (Capital Markets); Christopher Brown and Cem Islikci (Credit); Krista McManus (Real Estate); and Jared Wilner and Steven DeLott (Insurance).
Mayer Brown advised Taylor Morrison Home Corporation as financial services regulatory counsel in connection with the transaction.
The Mayer Brown team was led by Holly Spencer Bunting and Krista Cooley and included Associate Hilary Kang.
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