Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
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Senior Statespeople
S Brian J McCarthy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 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&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedJonathan Layne impresses interviewees with his deep expertise in M&A and corporate governance issues.
S Michael A Woronoff
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedMichael Woronoff of Kirkland & Ellis LLP represents an enviable stable of private equity firms and corporates in significant M&A, restructuring and financing transactions.
Band 1
1 Alison S Ressler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 23 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&A2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCharles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.
Band 2
2 Jeffrey H CohenSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedJeffrey Cohen serves as an adviser to private equity funds and companies in major transactions across a great many industries.
Band 3
3 Eric M KrautheimerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 7 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&A2025 | Band 3 | 6 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 Benyamin S RossGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 6 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 6 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 16 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 Katherine Ku
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
Up and Coming
U Anne Lieberman
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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.
U David NiemeyerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDavid Niemeyer is a talented up-and-comer who is recognized for his work in heavyweight transactions. He regularly represents clients in international deals, and is active across a broad range of industries.