USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
Ranked Individuals
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Barack Ferrazzano's Corporate & Securities Group advises a diverse range of domestic and international clients — from emerging companies to Fortune 50 corporations — on their most complex and strategic transactions. The group's experience spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, debt and equity financings, joint ventures, securities offerings, SEC compliance, and corporate governance.
The group is particularly well known for its work in the luxury and consumer goods sectors, serving as principal transaction counsel to some of the world's most recognized brands, including longstanding representations of LVMH, Moët Hennessy, Sephora, and L Catterton. The group also serves as outside general counsel to a number of established domestic companies and as lead U.S. counsel to large international clients across industries including manufacturing, motor vehicle, insurance, hospitality, and financial services.
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Longtime Chicago firm Barack Ferrazzano represents high profile corporate and private equity clients in a broad range of transactions. The team's sector expertise includes proven strength in technology, financial services and consumer products deals.
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Barack Ferrazzanno advised Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited on its
acquisition of Checkpoint Therapeutics.
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Barrack Ferazzano consistently demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, courtesy and in-depth knowledge. The team's responsiveness is always prompt and its judgment is invariably sound.
Barack Ferrazzano's guidance reflects a clear appreciation of practical business considerations, allowing us to make informed decisions that balance legal risk with commercial realities.
The team consistently delivers partner-driven advice which allows for efficient decision-making and a seamless client experience.
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Andrew Grossman is a strong choice to handle a range of private equity transactions.
James Whitney is widely acknowledged to be a foremost corporate lawyer in the market. He is able to advise on a broad range of matters, and serves as chair of the firm's corporate and securities group.
James Whitney is knowledgeable, professional and a true legal partner.
Kait Kelly is an up-and-coming talent in the market. She is particularly experienced in matters concerning luxury consumer products, and serves as co-chair of the firm's luxury group.
Kait understands our business priorities, anticipates potential challenges, and provides guidance that is both practical and strategically aligned. She is truly excellent.
Kait expertly navigates us through legal challenges. Furthermore, her acute commercial awareness and strategic vision are consistently applied to safeguard and advance our business interests, making her an indispensable legal partner.
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Private Equity: Buyouts
Provided by Barack Ferrazzano
Dennis A. Ferrazzano
Alexander Lourie
Daniel L. Dominguez
Bill Fay
Jim S. Montelongo
Gretchen Anne Trofa
Michael Tomczyk
Megan E. Toal
Andrew R. Grossmann
Douglas W. Anderson
Sarah M. Bernstein
Peter J. Barack
Karyn L. Doerfler
Matthew A. Jackson
Robert J. Morrow
Charles H. Perlman
Jeremy R. Heckman
Michael J. Towne
Vicky Rusanova Cordiak
Jacob Aubrecht
Curtis Fullom
Samuel Herling
Brian Ingram
Gregory Klein
Catherine G. Behnke
Elise A. Gramlich
Kait E Kelly
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