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Sheppard’s Corporate practice delivers strategic solutions for complex transactions and corporate matters through partner-led service and deep subject matter expertise. Our 250 corporate lawyers guide clients through critical transactions, corporate governance matters and strategic growth initiatives across multiple jurisdictions and industries. 

Our clients work directly with senior lawyers who bring deep transactional experience, strategic insight and practical judgment to every engagement—from early-stage ventures to multibillion-dollar exits. 

Our experience spans the full range of corporate work: mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, public offerings and governance advisory. We structure efficient, focused teams tailored to each transaction's demands, ensuring responsiveness without sacrificing quality. 

Our Corporate lawyers work seamlessly with specialists across the firm, including tax, employment, intellectual property, privacy, real estate, environmental and litigation practices. This integrated approach ensures that every aspect of your transaction receives expert attention while maintaining efficient coordination through a single, experienced deal team. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - District of Columbia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP fields a skilled team recognised for its strong corporate and private equity practice. The firm works with a range of clients, including buyers and sellers. The team is able to handle cross-border deals, being well experienced in advising on European transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Frank Bacelli
4
Frank Bacelli
4
Band 4
Frank Bacelli handles transactions such as leveraged buyouts and M&A. He is particularly experienced in working with private equity firms.

Frank is a very bright attorney with strong business acumen.

Frank is a very thorough lawyer and an even-keeled negotiator. He does not get rattled, and he does things with so much grace.

Frank is a very experienced lawyer.

Sarah Kahn
4
Sarah Kahn
4
Band 4

Sarah Kahn has a broad corporate practice, which sees her advise on M&A and investments. She often works with manufacturers and technology companies.

Sarah stands out for her technical ability and responsiveness. She has a breadth of the experience and expertise in multiple transactions.

Sarah is terrific to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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District of Columbia

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Frank Bacelli
4
Frank Bacelli
4
Band 4
Sarah Kahn
4
Sarah Kahn
4
Band 4

Members

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Frank Bacelli

Frank Bacelli

Head of Department

Michael Koltonyuk

Clients

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Arlington Capital Partners

CACI

Cubic Corporation

Jaguar Land Rover

Precision Medicine Group

Riordan Lewis & HadenSAP NS2

Save Mart Supermarkets

TP ICAP

Xerox

Industries

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Aerospace & Defense/Industrial

Life Sciences

Private Equity

Retail/Grocery

Technology

Telecom

Transportation