Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Georgia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- BakerHostetler LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP 11 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Miller & Martin PLLC 8 Years Ranked
- Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP 17 Years Ranked
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Squire Patton Boggs 6 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- David K Brown BakerHostetler LLP13 Years Ranked
- David Stockton Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton21 Years Ranked
- Erik L Belenky King & Spalding LLP15 Years Ranked
- Joseph Silver DLA Piper LLP (US)11 Years Ranked
- Raymond E Baltz King & Spalding LLP18 Years Ranked
- Wayne Bradley Troutman Pepper19 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Andrea M Farley Troutman Pepper6 Years Ranked
- Ann-Marie Notaro Troutman Pepper12 Years Ranked
- Bryan E Davis Jones Day11 Years Ranked
- David W Ghegan Troutman Pepper11 Years Ranked
- Frank Layson McDermott Will & Emery LLP19 Years Ranked
- Joe DeLisle Miller & Martin PLLC11 Years Ranked
- Richard Cicchillo Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton15 Years Ranked
- Robert C. Hussle Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP15 Years Ranked
- Sam Snider McDermott Will & Emery LLP3 Years Ranked
- Theodore I Blum Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
- W Benjamin Barkley Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton15 Years Ranked
- Wade Stribling Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP9 Years Ranked
- William Calvin Smith King & Spalding LLP16 Years Ranked
- William Scott Ortwein Alston & Bird LLP16 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Brinkley Dickerson Troutman Pepper18 Years Ranked
- Clayton Coley BakerHostetler LLP1 Years Ranked
- David Calhoun Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP10 Years Ranked
- David G. Thunhorst Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jeremy C Silverman Alston & Bird LLP8 Years Ranked
- Justin Howard Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael D. Golden Arnall Golden Gregory LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michael E Hollingsworth II Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael J Cochran Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton5 Years Ranked
- Rick Miller Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP20 Years Ranked
- Sean P. Fogarty Arnall Golden Gregory LLP4 Years Ranked
- William B Rowland Jones Day15 Years Ranked
- William J Ching Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alston & Bird LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 telecommunication companies. Its team of lawyers are noted for their skills in complex acquisitions and divestures.1 Jones DayCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 19 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&A2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP 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 advising on deals relating to technology, logistics and manufacturing companies.
Band 2
2 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland LLP operates throughout the USA and is a trusted resource for domestic and foreign companies. It possesses a comprehensive corporate practice that 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&A2023 | Band 2 | 20 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 PepperCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedTroutman 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.
Band 3
3 Arnall Golden Gregory LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedArnall Golden Gregory LLP 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 reorganization and investment strategy.3 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 20 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&A2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP 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.
Band 4
4 BakerHostetler LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP advises private and public clients across the full spectrum of corporate transactions including M&A and joint venture arrangements. It has notable expertise acting for clients in the real estate, healthcare and private equity spheres. Additionally, the firm offers experience in handling international mandates.4 Greenberg Traurig, LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig LLP advises on all manner of corporate transactions, ranging 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 US.4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP 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.4 Miller & Martin PLLCCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMiller & Martin PLLC has a well-regarded corporate offering which 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.4 Morris, Manning & Martin, LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedMorris, Manning & Martin, LLP 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.4 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 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 notable expertise on corporate finance transactions concerning the technology sector.4 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedSmith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP 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 Squire Patton BoggsCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs handles sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies, as well as private equity firms. It is noted capability in cross-border transactions. The firm boasts experience handling transactions across a wide range of industries, including retail, technology and healthcare.