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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

About

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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. 

Clients (11)

  • Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
  • Bison Capital
  • Signet Healthcare Partners
  • Allied Universal
  • BlueHalo
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Lionsgate Entertainment
  • Lockton
  • OPAL Fuels
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Toyota Motor Sales

Industries (12)

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Banks
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food and Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Technology

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Corporate/M&A - California: Los Angeles & Surrounds


What the Team is Known For
A strong team with an established reputation for its transactional work, covering a broad range of deal types in various market sectors, including technology and healthcare. Excels in the purchase and sale of stock and assets and recapitalizations. Regularly represents buyers, target companies, investors and financial advisers.
Notable practitioners

Jeralin Cardoso is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Pathward, N.A in the sale of its commercial insurance premium finance business to Honor Capital Corporation.

Strengths

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  • They are highly detail-oriented and communicate flawlessly at every level.

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  • They are able to rapidly respond to complex issues.

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  • Service and responsiveness is prompt and consistent throughout.

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Members

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  • Jennifer Lee

  • David Gershon

  • Eric Newsom

  • Zac Turke

  • Jeralin Cardoso

    Head of Department

  • Lynsey Mitchel

  • David Sunkin

  • David Sands

  • Linda Michaelson

    Head of Department

  • Benedict Kwon

  • John Booher

  • Jeryl Bowers

  • Joshua Dean

  • Tobin Dommer

  • Jason Schendel

  • John Golembesky

  • Jordan Hamburger

  • Stephanie Zeppa

  • Kandace Watson

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