Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Georgia
Rankings overview for Departments
Chamberlain Hrdlicka 1 Years Ranked
Holland & Knight LLP 1 Years Ranked
Miller & Martin PLLC 10 Years Ranked
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP 14 Years Ranked
Taft 19 Years Ranked- Cushing, Morris, Armbruster & Montgomery LP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alston & Bird LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP is a highly regarded firm for transactional matters. The Atlanta-based team regularly works with clients such as oil companies, retailers and telecommunications companies. Its lawyers are noted for their skills in complex acquisitions and divestures.
1 Jones DayCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJones Day draws on its global resources to handle complex M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions. The firm operates at any level, from regional to international, and has a strong presence in sectors such as manufacturing, energy and technology. Clients include leading Southern companies as well as multinational giants. The team provides support on a wide range of corporate governance issues.
1 King & Spalding LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedKing & Spalding handles all manner of M&A transactions, along with corporate governance and capital markets issues. It acts for public companies, private equity funds and financial institutions. The team also advises on going-private transactions and anti-takeover strategies. It is highly proficient in undertaking the most complex of transactions on a national and international scale. The firm has noted expertise in advising on deals relating to technology, logistics and manufacturing companies.
Band 2
2 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland operates throughout the USA and is a trusted resource for domestic and foreign companies. Its comprehensive corporate practice handles M&A, joint ventures, corporate finance and governance issues. The firm provides counsel to major clients across a range of sectors, including healthcare, technology and energy. The firm is lauded for its ability to assist with cross-border transactions and routinely advises financial institutions and private equity firms.
2 Kilpatrick Townsend & StocktonCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton advises on all aspects of corporate law, from business formation and venture capital to public offerings and multijurisdictional transactions. The firm supports companies at all stages of development, as well as funds, underwriters and lenders. The team is well versed in complex international transactions, and offers further expertise in securities law compliance matters.
2 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke represents a broad client base featuring buyers and sellers. It has substantial experience in the financial services, technology, utilities and energy sectors, among others. The team has notable expertise in corporate financing transactions.
Band 3
3 Arnall Golden Gregory LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedArnall Golden Gregory provides support to public and private businesses during growth and into maturity. It advises Fortune 500 corporations, family-owned companies and foreign businesses investing in the USA. Sector expertise covers healthcare, retail and technology, among others. The team regularly handles substantial M&A deals as well as assisting clients with ongoing advice on matters such as company reorganizations and investment strategies.
3 BakerHostetler LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBakerHostetler advises private and public clients across the full spectrum of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint venture arrangements. It has notable expertise in acting for clients in the real estate, healthcare and private equity spheres. The firm is also experienced in handling international mandates.
3 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedBCLP has a strong nationwide midmarket presence, with the capacity to handle complex cross-border deals. It advises public and private corporations, funds and financial institutions on M&A, debt and equity issuances, governance and regulatory compliance. Sector experience covers financial institutions, real estate and healthcare, among others.
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedDLA Piper provides high-quality advice on corporate law issues, with particular expertise in advising private equity clients on M&A. It is able to advise on domestic and cross-border deals. The firm is noted for its geographical reach, with numerous offices across the USA and around the world.
3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig advises on all manner of corporate transactions, from financings and complex M&A to private equity investments. The firm is particularly active in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. It draws upon complementary teams, including its tax group, in order to provide a comprehensive service. The team often advises international companies on their corporate interests in the USA.
3 McDermott Will & SchulteCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Schulte has a respected team able to advise clients across the gamut of corporate matters. It offers expertise in acquisitions, private equity, joint venture and cross-border matters, among others. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients across a broad range of industries, including energy and manufacturing.
3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough assists private equity funds, private and public companies and investment banks with midmarket transactions. The firm offers longstanding experience in a variety of sectors, including electronics, heavy engineering, banking, manufacturing and real estate. It has notable expertise on corporate finance transactions concerning the technology sector.
Band 4
4 Chamberlain HrdlickaCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChamberlain Hrdlicka is well known for its expertise in assisting its clients with complex corporate transactions. The team exhibits strength across M&A and related financings.
4 Holland & Knight LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP offers quality counsel to corporate and private equity clients in their transactional work, particularly as it occurs in the midmarket. The firm is able to leverage its extensive international network of offices to advise on cross-border deals.
4 Miller & Martin PLLCCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMiller & Martin PLLC has a well-regarded corporate offering that acts on behalf of public and private corporations from a wide array of sectors. It handles sophisticated M&A, financings and joint ventures, as well as advising on related tax and securities concerns.
4 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedSmith, Gambrell & Russell is a strong choice for representing buyers and sellers in midmarket M&A transactions. The firm handles transactions across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and healthcare. It offers notable capabilities in cross-border corporate transactions.4 TaftCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedTaft comes recommended for domestic and international M&A within a wide range of sectors, and particularly for matters involving REITs. It is also strong on leveraged buyouts, restructurings and going-private transactions. The team frequently acts for private equity investors in the technology sector.