Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Delaware
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
C Stephen Bigler Richards, Layton & Finger PA19 Years Ranked
John Mark Zeberkiewicz Richards, Layton & Finger PA13 Years Ranked
Mark A Morton Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP19 Years Ranked
Mark J Gentile Richards, Layton & Finger PA20 Years Ranked
Michael B Tumas Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
Amy Simmerman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
Andrew M Johnston Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP9 Years Ranked
Faiz Ahmad Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey R Wolters Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP11 Years Ranked
Melissa DiVincenzo Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Allen Richards, Layton & Finger PA11 Years Ranked
Steven Daniels Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S William J Haubert
Richards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedWilliam Haubert is well regarded for his expertise in transactional corporate work. His practice spans work with both buy and sell-side parties in M&A and buyouts.
Band 1
1 C Stephen BiglerRichards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedStephen Bigler is a leading practitioner with expertise in the full range of corporate transactions. In addition to representing notable corporates, he regularly acts for private equity funds.1 John Mark ZeberkiewiczRichards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJohn Mark Zeberkiewicz provides experienced counsel to clients undertaking significant transactions, including M&A and initial public offerings.1 Mark A Morton
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMark Morton is sought after for his preeminent handling of corporate law matters. He frequently represents clients involved in M&A and has expertise across a range of sectors.1 Mark J GentileRichards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMark Gentile regularly handles transactions involving household-name listed companies, including IPOs, acquisitions and dispositions. He has notable experience in acting for clients in the software and technology sectors.1 Michael B TumasPotter Anderson & Corroon LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMichael Tumas is widely regarded as a leading practitioner in the Delaware corporate market. His high-level transactional capabilities see him acting on major M&A matters.
Band 2
2 Eric S Klinger-Wilensky
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedEric Klinger-Wilensky is a corporate practitioner with broad transactional experience. He also advises on governance issues.
2 Matthew M Greenberg
Troutman Pepper | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMatthew Greenberg of Troutman Pepper focuses his corporate practice on strategic M&A and equity transactions.
2 Patricia O VellaMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedPatricia Vella acts on a broad spectrum of corporate matters. These include transactional work with household-name clients.
Band 3
3 Amy Simmerman
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAmy Simmerman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is well regarded for her handling of transactional matters, including M&A and IPOs.3 Andrew M JohnstonMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAndrew Johnston's capabilities cover a broad spectrum of transactional corporate matters.3 Faiz Ahmad
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked"Faiz is excellent across the board. He's very pragmatic and finds solutions for us."3 Jeffrey R WoltersMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJeffrey Wolters is regularly sought out for his experience in high-value transactions and has notable expertise in handling cross-border matters.3 Melissa DiVincenzoMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMelissa DiVincenzo is a well-regarded corporate practitioner with a broad practice which includes M&A, IPOs and financings. She is noted for her expertise in Delaware law.3 Michael AllenRichards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMichael Allen is recommended for his astute representation of major corporates. His practice spans both M&A and capital markets transactions.3 Steven DanielsSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedSteven Daniels is regularly seen acting for both sell and buy-side clients on major M&A. He is further noted for his handling of distressed situations, particularly in relation to bankruptcy and recapitalization processes.
Up and Coming
U Roxanne L. HoutmanPotter Anderson & Corroon LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedRoxanne Houtman is a rising star in the Delaware market who handles a range of transactions.
U Stephanie NormanRichards, Layton & Finger PA | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming attorney Stephanie Norman is noted for her expertise in handling high-value M&A transactions, including advising on fiducary duties and related matters of Delaware corporate law.