Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Anne Lieberman Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
Benyamin S Ross Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Christopher H Patay Pillsbury7 Years Ranked
David Hernand Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP17 Years Ranked
David Niemeyer Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
Jason H Silvera Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
Katherine Ku Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Brian J McCarthy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedBrian McCarthy offers top-flight representation to a client base consisting of major investment banks and corporate entities in connection with M&A, corporate governance and financings.
S Jonathan K Layne
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedJonathan Layne impresses interviewees with his deep expertise in M&A and corporate governance issues.
Band 1
1 Alison S Ressler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedAlison Ressler enjoys a formidable reputation in the market for her strong command of M&A in both the corporate and private equity context.
1 Charles K Ruck
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedCharles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.
Band 3
3 Eric M KrautheimerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedEric Krautheimer represents companies, private equity firms and financial advisers in M&A in a range of industries.
3 Kevin MasudaGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKevin Masuda serves as cochair of the firm's media, entertainment and technology group, as well as the betting and gaming group, and is routinely involved in M&A deals in those sectors.
Band 4
4 Anne Lieberman
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAnne Lieberman is a growing talent in the M&A market who is experienced representing public and private companies. She has particular expertise in life sciences and technology transactions.4 Benyamin S RossGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBenyamin Ross is a widely respected corporate attorney. He regularly handles transactions in the technology, media and entertainment industries.4 Christopher H Patay
Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedChristopher Patay assists domestic and international clients with M&A and joint venture deals across a broad array of industries.4 David Hernand
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedDavid Hernand of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett handles public and private M&A in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. He acts for companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.
4 David NiemeyerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Niemeyer is recognized for his work in heavyweight corporate transactions. He regularly represents clients in international deals and is active across a broad range of industries.
4 Jason H SilveraLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedJason Silvera advises public and private companies and private equity firms on M&A across a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment, technology and real estate.
4 Katherine Ku
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedKatherine Ku is a talented attorney whose excellent practice is utilized by public and private companies. She routinely handles M&A, joint ventures and financings.