Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

Louisiana

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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Band 1

  1. Jones Walker LLP
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    Jones Walker LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Jones 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.

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Band 2

  1. Fishman Haygood LLP
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    Fishman Haygood LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Fishman 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 Stafford
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    McGlinchey Stafford
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    McGlinchey 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.
  3. Phelps Dunbar LLP
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    Phelps Dunbar LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Phelps 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.

  4. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Baker, 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.
  2. Butler Snow LLP
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    Butler Snow LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Butler 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.