Guest and Price named Banking MVPs for 2025 by Law360

Matt Guest and Brandon Price, partners in Wachtell Lipton’s Corporate Department, have been recognized by Law360 as 2025 Banking MVPs.

Both are trusted advisors on complex financial services transactions, with a proven record of guiding major financial institutions through their most significant matters.

Guest and Price co-led Wachtell Lipton’s team advising Capital One on its landmark $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, which closed in May 2025. The deal was one of the largest banking mergers since the 2008 financial crisis, creating the largest U.S. credit card issuer and signaling a pivotal moment for regulatory openness to large-scale consolidation.

In their Law360 interview, Guest and Price reflect on what drives them, their proudest moments of the year, and the evolution of banking M&A in today’s regulatory climate. They also share advice for junior attorneys, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, persistence, and building strong client relationships.