Ranking tables
USA Illinois Corporate/M&A
Senior Statespeople
Band 3
Band 4
Brian J Fahrney Sidley Austin LLP
Brian W Duwe Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates- Craig A Roeder Baker McKenzie
Imad I Qasim Sidley Austin LLP
Jennifer L Keating Mayer Brown LLP- Michael DeFranco Baker McKenzie
- Olivia Tyrrell Baker McKenzie
Richard C Witzel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates- Thomas E. Keim, Jr. Venable LLP
Up and Coming
Senior Statespeople
S Frederick B Thomas
Mayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople |Frederick Thomas has extensive expertise acting for clients in the food and beverages sector. He is highly respected for the depth of his experience on transactions such as M&A.
S Michael A Pucker
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople |Michael Pucker acts in substantial transactional mandates in sectors including hospitality and real estate. His practice covers deals such as M&A.
Star Individuals
Charles W Mulaney Jr
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Star Individuals |Charles Mulaney is a standout name in the market and is active in some of the largest transactions in the space. He regularly advises on multibillion-dollar acquisitions.
Band 1
1 Bradley FarisLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 |Bradley Faris undertakes matters such as acquisitions and joint ventures in the upper echelons of the marketplace. His client base includes those in the healthcare and aviation sectors.
1 Paul L Choi
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 |"Paul is always available to assist with time-sensitive, delicate and high-profile issues. He possesses strong communication skills and can pull in the resources necessary to address the myriad of issues clients face on a regular basis."
Band 2
2 Andrew L Weil
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 |Andrew Weil acts for clients selling and acquiring businesses. He frequently advises public and private companies on cross-border mandates. Additional expertise includes private equity and finance.
2 Joseph P GromackiJenner & Block LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 |Joseph Gromacki chairs the corporate team at Jenner & Block LLP. He assists clients acquiring and selling businesses, including multibillion-dollar transactions.
Band 3
3 Jodi A SimalaMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Jodi Simala's clients include manufacturers and food and beverages companies. She handles a range of deals including M&A and joint ventures.
3 Marc F SperberMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |"Marc goes above and beyond in his legal support. He's not only a very experienced and highly competent lawyer but also a deal-maker."
3 Michael A Nemeroff
Vedder Price PC | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Michael Nemeroff acts for corporations and private equity firms in M&A. He often advises on cross-border mandates.
3 Neal Aizenstein
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Neal Aizenstein of Cooley LLP boasts considerable international experience. He acts in corporate venture investments and divestitures.
3 Paul W TheissMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Paul Theiss advises clients in sectors such as telecommunications on the full spectrum of deals.
3 Peter H Lieberman
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Peter Lieberman is best known for his representation of private equity firms. He regularly advises on acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.3 Steven J Gavin
Winston & Strawn LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |Steven Gavin has a notable presence in the financial sector. He acts on substantial acquisitions and provides advice on corporate governance.
3 William KuceraMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 |William Kucera is an established name in the M&A market. He acts in deals in sectors such as technology and insurance.
Band 4
4 Brian J FahrneySidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Brian Fahrney acts in high-value M&A. He regularly represents clients in sectors such as finance and energy.4 Brian W DuweSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Brian Duwe is active in the private equity space and possesses experience relating to IPOs, corporate governance and joint ventures. He demonstrates cross-border capabilities.4 Craig A Roeder
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Craig Roeder experience includes advising on multibillion-dollar acquisitions. He also handles securities transactions.4 Imad I QasimSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Imad Qasim is well versed in corporate governance and M&A, and acts for both public and private companies. He counts companies in the hospitality, real estate and utilities sectors as his clients.4 Jennifer L KeatingMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |"Jennifer's ability to think through novel issues and to gauge and monitor risks are particular strengths."4 Michael DeFrancoBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Michael DeFranco advises clients on high-value M&A and securities matters. His client base includes public and private companies from across a broad range of industries.4 Olivia TyrrellBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Olivia Tyrrell is involved in high-value transactions on behalf of a range of clients. She frequently handles cross-border matters.4 Richard C WitzelSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Richard Witzel is active in high-value acquisitions. He notably serves clients in the life sciences sector.4 Thomas E. Keim, Jr.
Venable LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 |Thomas Keim of Venable LLP is a respected practitioner who acts in M&A and investments. He represents various clients in the financial sector.
Up and Coming
U Ryan FerrisMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming |Ryan Ferris is experienced in advising clients from sectors such as hospitality and pharmaceuticals on acquisitions.