Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Louisiana
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Fishman Haygood LLP 22 Years Ranked
- McGlinchey Stafford 22 Years Ranked
- Phelps Dunbar LLP 22 Years Ranked
- Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Curtis R Hearn Jones Walker LLP22 Years Ranked
- Jean-Paul Perrault McGlinchey Stafford13 Years Ranked
- Lee C. Kantrow Butler Snow LLP23 Years Ranked
- Scott D Chenevert Fishman Haygood LLP13 Years Ranked
- Scott T WhittakerStone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
Band 2
- Kenneth Najder Jones Walker LLP16 Years Ranked
- Mark A Fullmer Phelps Dunbar LLP23 Years Ranked
- Maureen Gershanik Fishman Haygood LLP13 Years Ranked
- Noah Kressler Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC6 Years Ranked
- Rodolfo "Rudy" J Aguilar Jr McGlinchey Stafford22 Years Ranked
- William Bishop Phelps Dunbar LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 3
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Jones Walker LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedJones Walker LLP has a standout corporate group that represents an impressive roster of local and national companies. It offers extensive experience in complex M&A, as well as advising on areas such as corporate governance, securities compliance and financing. The team is further distinguished for its capabilities in intellectual property matters.
Band 2
2 Fishman Haygood LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedFishman Haygood LLP is recognized for its full-service corporate practice across the region and for its strong bench of transactional experts. The team regularly handles high-value M&A, private and public offerings and SEC regulatory matters for its diverse client base. It is also noted for its advice on corporate governance, risk management and takeover defense. The team draws on additional experience in areas such as real estate and banking, while also impressing in private equity and venture capital transactions.2 McGlinchey StaffordCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMcGlinchey Stafford attracts an extensive roster of domestic and international clients, including financial institutions and manufacturers. Its strong M&A and financing capabilities are complemented by notable expertise in data protection, litigation and labor and employment. The firm also provides general business and contract counsel from its offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. A further strength is its expertise in consumer finance matters.2 Phelps Dunbar LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedPhelps Dunbar LLP offers an impressive breadth of corporate expertise, spanning transactions such as equity and debt offerings, mergers and joint ventures, as well as compliance issues arising from securities regulations. The firm is also highlighted for its experience in cross-border work. The team houses particular strength in the oil and gas, banking and entertainment sectors, working with clients of all sizes and stages of development, including startups and large corporations.
Band 3
3 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedBaker, Donelson, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is known for attracting both local and national clients including the likes of financial institutions and consultancy firms. Its strong M&A and corporate governance capabilities are also complemented by its expertise in litigation and real estate. A further strength is they are noted for their cross-border experience.3 Butler Snow LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedButler Snow LLP attracts a wide variety of clientele ranging from financial institutions to public personal care companies. It also has particular strength in working with clients at all stages of M&A and buying and selling businesses.