Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

This chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures capitalizations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisors, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1
  1. Alison S Ressler
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    Alison S Ressler
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Alison Ressler enjoys a formidable reputation in the market for her strong command of M&A in both the corporate and private equity context.
  2. Brian J McCarthy
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    Brian J McCarthy
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Brian 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.
  3. Charles K Ruck
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    Charles K Ruck
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Charles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.
  4. Jonathan K Layne
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    Jonathan K Layne
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    "Jon is the consummate professional. He has deep knowledge of the law and is terrific in the boardroom."
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Band 2
  1. Jeffrey H Cohen
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    Jeffrey H Cohen
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | 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."
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Band 3
  1. Andrew Garelick
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    Andrew Garelick
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | 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."
  2. Eric M Krautheimer
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    Eric M Krautheimer
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Eric Krautheimer represents companies, private equity firms and financial advisers in M&A in a range of industries.
  3. Kevin Masuda
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    Kevin Masuda
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kevin 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.
  4. Michael A Woronoff
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    Michael A Woronoff
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Michael Woronoff represents an enviable stable of private equity firms and corporates in significant M&A, restructuring and financing transactions.
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Band 4
  1. Benyamin S Ross
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    Benyamin S Ross
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Benyamin Ross is a widely respected corporate attorney. He regularly handles transactions in the technology, media and entertainment industry.
  2. Christopher H Patay
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    Christopher H Patay
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | 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."
  3. David Hernand
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    David Hernand
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    David 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. Ossias
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    Geoffrey M. Ossias
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Geoffrey Ossias is noted for his work handling venture capital mandates. He further advises clients in the technology and healthcare fields on acquisitions.
  5. Katherine Ku
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    Katherine Ku
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Katherine Ku is a talented attorney whose excellent practice is utilized by public and private companies. She routinely handles M&A, joint ventures and financings.
  6. Lawrence M Braun
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    Lawrence M Braun
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Lawrence 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.
  7. Robert E Denham
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    Robert E Denham
    Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
    Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Robert Denham is knowledgeable about a broad range of corporate transactions, and is regularly engaged by large companies and their boards.
    Key sectors
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Up and Coming
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    Anne Lieberman
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2023 | 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."