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Corporate/M&A | USA

Georgia

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.

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Alston & Bird LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Alston & 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.
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Jones Day
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
Jones 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.
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King & Spalding LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
King & 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.
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Band 2

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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Eversheds 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.
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Kilpatrick 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.
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Troutman Pepper
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Troutman Pepper 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.
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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Arnall 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.
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BakerHostetler LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
BakerHostetler 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.
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
BCLP 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.
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DLA Piper LLP (US)
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
DLA 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.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Greenberg 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.
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McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
McDermott Will & Emery 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.
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Nelson 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.
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Miller & Martin PLLC
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
Miller & Martin 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 concerns.
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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
Morris, Manning & Martin 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.
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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Corporate/M&A
2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
Smith, 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.
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