Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Amr Razzak Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates17 Years Ranked- Jamie Leigh Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
Josh Dubofsky Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Luke J Bergstrom Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Mark M Bekheit Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Michael Diz Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP10 Years Ranked
Robert Ishii Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
Steve L Camahort Paul Hastings LLP23 Years Ranked- Steven Tonsfeldt Cooley LLP23 Years Ranked
Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP22 Years Ranked
Alessandra Love Freshfields US LLP6 Years Ranked
Anthony McCusker Goodwin14 Years Ranked
Benet O'Reilly Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP6 Years Ranked- Bomi Lee Fenwick5 Years Ranked
Brandon C Parris Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Christopher R Moore Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
Daniel R. Mitz A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
John A Fisher Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked- Kris S Withrow Fenwick4 Years Ranked
Kyle C Krpata Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP16 Years Ranked
Lawrence Chu Goodwin8 Years Ranked
Leif King Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Michael Dorf A&O Shearman15 Years Ranked
Michael O'Bryan Morrison Foerster9 Years Ranked
Sally Wagner Partin Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
William Choe Arnold & Porter8 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Gordon K Davidson
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedGordon Davidson deploys his wealth of experience on behalf of household-name clients in significant domestic and cross-border M&A deals. He is especially active in life sciences and technology transactions.S Larry W Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedLarry Sonsini continues to enjoy an esteemed reputation as a foremost Silicon Valley lawyer. His robust track record includes handling landmark M&A deals in the technology space.
Eminent Practitioners

E Eric McCrath
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 12 Years RankedEric McCrath counts a number of leading technology corporations among his stable of clients. He serves as chair of Morrison Foerster.
Star Individuals
Kenton J King
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Star Individuals | 23 Years RankedKenton King is universally viewed as a luminary of the corporate market. A roster of household-name clients seek out his expertise in high-end M&A, particularly those in the technology space.
Band 1

1 Douglas N Cogen
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDouglas Cogen represents companies and boards of directors in significant corporate transactions and governance issues, and sits as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.
1 Keith A Flaum
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedKeith Flaum focuses his practice on the representation of major public and private companies in high-end domestic and international M&A.
1 Michael Ringler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedMichael Ringler operates a highly respected corporate practice which encompasses expertise in complex M&A, joint ventures and divestitures, as well as experience in proxy contests and hostile takeovers. He is particularly active in technology transactions.
1 Richard Climan
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedRichard Climan retains an enviable position in the upper echelon of the corporate market. He has an impressive track record of acting in transformative transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Band 2

2 Jane Ross
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedJane Ross is sought after by a host of significant technology and pharmaceutical companies for counsel in high value M&A.

2 Martin W Korman
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedMartin Korman provides expert advice to public and private companies on corporate transactions and governance issues.
Band 3

3 Amr Razzak
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedAmr Razzak's practice includes expertise in M&A, corporate governance and investments.3 Jamie Leigh
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJamie Leigh is cochair of the firm's M&A group. She has extensive experience representing clients in the technology sector.
3 Josh Dubofsky
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJosh Dubofsky has a broad transactional practice that includes the representation of public and private companies in M&A and governance matters.
3 Luke J Bergstrom
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLuke Bergstrom is active on deals in the technology, life sciences and consumer products industries.

3 Mark M Bekheit
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMark Bekheit advises leading companies on M&A, joint ventures and investment deals. He has particular experience in the life sciences and technology sectors.
3 Michael Diz
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMichael Diz serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.

3 Robert Ishii
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRobert Ishii represents both public and private companies on various M&A matters. He has particularly strong experience in the technology and life sciences spaces.
3 Sharon R Flanagan
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSharon Flanagan demonstrates particular strength in M&A in the technology and life sciences industries.
3 Steve L Camahort
Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedSteve Camahort handles an extensive range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences M&A.3 Steven Tonsfeldt
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedSteven Tonsfeldt is sought out by public and private companies to handle a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Band 4

4 Alan Denenberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedAlan Denenberg maintains a highly respected practice that sees him frequently engaged in large public and private transactions in a broad variety of industries.
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4 Anthony McCusker
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedAnthony McCusker demonstrates pronounced strength in technology transactions, acting on behalf of a diverse corporate client base. He serves as the firm's chair.

4 Benet O'Reilly
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedBenet O'Reilly of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is recognized for his high quality work in public and private M&A in the technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals spaces. Additional capabilities can be seen in his experience in restructurings and private equity investments.
4 Bomi Lee
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBomi Lee is a talented attorney whose practice is utilized by a clientele of prominent companies and their boards. She exhibits skills in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues, among other matters.
4 Brandon C Parris
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrandon Parris has extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
4 Christopher R Moore
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Moore of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a prominent presence in the market with strength handling public and private M&A deals.

4 Daniel R. Mitz
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedDaniel Mitz possesses deep expertise in M&A, especially in the technology sector. He is additionally experienced in corporate governance matters.
4 John A Fisher
Freshfields US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJohn Fisher of Freshfields is a highly regarded corporate attorney who counts a number of prominent companies among his clientele. He is well versed in M&A and joint ventures.
4 Kris S Withrow
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKris Withrow draws praise for his high-quality corporate practice. He advises clients in domestic and cross-border M&A across an array of industries.
4 Kyle C Krpata
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedKyle Krpata comes recommended for his adroit handling of corporate transactions in the technology space. His expertise also includes private equity, venture capital investments and corporate governance.
4 Lawrence Chu
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedLawrence Chu is a talented corporate lawyer who is known for his strength in the technology arena, among other industries.
4 Leif King
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedLeif King provides quality counsel in M&A and corporate governance matters. His clientele consists of well-known public and private companies.
4 Michael Dorf
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedMichael Dorf maintains a broad transactional practice which includes M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs and venture capital matters. He handles domestic and cross-border transactions across a range of sectors.
4 Michael O'Bryan
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMichael O'Bryan is an excellent M&A attorney with demonstrable experience with transactions in the energy, technology and agriculture sectors.
4 Sally Wagner Partin
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSally Wagner Partin is a highly regarded partner who routinely assists public and private companies in M&A transactions. Her industry knowledge is particularly strong in life sciences, financial services and technology.

4 William Choe
Arnold & Porter | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedWilliam Choe concentrates his practice on domestic and cross-border M&A deals in the technology space.
Up and Coming

U Jackie Liu
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJackie Liu is a recognized up-and-comer in the M&A market. She boasts a proven track record advising public and private companies, and has further knowledge in corporate governance matters.

U Jalpit Amin
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJalpit Amin is a rising star in M&A who routinely advises clients on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

U Rich Mullen
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRich Mullen represents clients across a broad range of M&A and corporate governance matters. He has particular expertise in representing technology and life sciences companies.