Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 3
Band 4
- Benyamin S Ross Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher H Patay Pillsbury4 Years Ranked
- David Hernand Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP14 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey M. Ossias Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Katherine Ku Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
- Lawrence M Braun Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP20 Years Ranked
- Robert E Denham Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP20 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Alison S ResslerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 21 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 Brian J McCarthySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 20 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.1 Charles K RuckLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCharles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.1 Jonathan K LayneGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked"Jon is the consummate professional. He has deep knowledge of the law and is terrific in the boardroom."
Band 2
2 Jeffrey H CohenSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked"Jeff provides an excellent balance of technical skill and business judgment. He has a keen ability to understand both his clients' needs and the situation as a whole to deliver the deal."
Band 3
3 Andrew GarelickSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked"He is a pleasure to work with. He's able to push transactions to a close on tight timelines and provides very business-minded advice throughout the deal."3 Eric M KrautheimerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 5 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&A2023 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Michael A WoronoffKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedMichael Woronoff represents an enviable stable of private equity firms and corporates in significant M&A, restructuring and financing transactions.
Band 4
4 Benyamin S RossGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBenyamin Ross is a widely respected corporate attorney. He regularly handles transactions in the technology, media and entertainment industry.4 Christopher H PatayPillsbury | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked"Chris is a brilliant corporate lawyer. He is an excellent drafte and a superior negotiator, and is able to distill legal principles into plain English so clients can understand them and turn issues into business decisions."4 David HernandSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedDavid Hernand handles public and private M&A in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. He acts for companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.4 Geoffrey M. OssiasGoodwin | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedGeoffrey Ossias is noted for his work handling venture capital mandates. He further advises clients in the technology and healthcare fields on acquisitions.4 Katherine KuWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Lawrence M BraunSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedLawrence Braun offers clients a broad skill set which includes experience with M&A and financing transactions. Companies of all sizes look to him to advise on deals in a number of industries, including healthcare, technology and consumer products.4 Robert E DenhamMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedRobert Denham is knowledgeable about a broad range of corporate transactions, and is regularly engaged by large companies and their boards.Key sectorsFinancial Services
Up and Coming
U Anne LiebermanCooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked"Anne will guide your deal to the finish line while protecting the company. Her deep experience allows her to guide you on what is and isn't market and she can explain the issues equally well to in-house counsel or a CEO."