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Corporate/M&A | USA

New Jersey

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

  1. Alan Wovsaniker
    Alan Wovsaniker Lowenstein Sandler LLP23 Years Ranked
  2. Peter H Ehrenberg
    Peter H Ehrenberg Lowenstein Sandler LLP23 Years Ranked
E

  1. R Max Crane
    R Max Crane Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.14 Years Ranked
1

  1. Andrew P Gilbert
    Andrew P Gilbert DLA Piper LLP (US)19 Years Ranked
  2. Steven Cohen
    Steven Cohen Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP23 Years Ranked
  3. Victor Boyajian
    Victor Boyajian Dentons US LLP23 Years Ranked
  4. John AielloGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
2

  1. Anthony O Pergola
    Anthony O Pergola Lowenstein Sandler LLP20 Years Ranked
  2. Frank T Cannone
    Frank T Cannone Gibbons P.C.13 Years Ranked
  3. Ira A Rosenberg
    Ira A Rosenberg Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.18 Years Ranked
  4. James M. Fischer
    James M. Fischer DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
  5. Randall B Sunberg
    Randall B Sunberg Baker McKenzie19 Years Ranked
  6. W Raymond Felton
    W Raymond Felton Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP23 Years Ranked
  7. Andrew J StamelmanSherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
3

  1. Edward B. Stevenson
    Edward B. Stevenson Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC12 Years Ranked
  2. Emilio Ragosa
    Emilio Ragosa DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
  3. H. Glenn Tucker Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC16 Years Ranked
  4. Jason D. Navarino
    Jason D. Navarino Riker Danzig LLP4 Years Ranked
  5. John D. Cromie
    John D. Cromie Connell Foley LLP5 Years Ranked
  6. Nicholas San Filippo
    Nicholas San Filippo Lowenstein Sandler LLP6 Years Ranked
  7. Paul ColellaGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
4

  1. Betty Yan
    Betty Yan Arnold & Porter13 Years Ranked
  2. Brett R. Harris
    Brett R. Harris Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.14 Years Ranked
  3. David Schwartz
    David Schwartz Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP8 Years Ranked
  4. Laurence Smith
    Laurence Smith Day Pitney LLP13 Years Ranked
  5. Harold S AtlasSherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
  6. Philip D ForlenzaGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
  7. William G ConnollySherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
5

  1. Ami Foger
    Ami Foger Saiber LLC1 Years Ranked
  2. Benjamin David Novak
    Benjamin David Novak Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. David J Papier
    David J Papier Dentons15 Years Ranked
  4. Jeffrey Shapiro
    Jeffrey Shapiro Lowenstein Sandler LLP6 Years Ranked
  5. John L Cleary II
    John L Cleary II Dentons18 Years Ranked
  6. Michael E Helmer
    Michael E Helmer Squire Patton Boggs12 Years Ranked
  7. Michael F. Schaff
    Michael F. Schaff Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.18 Years Ranked
  8. Michael Lubben
    Michael Lubben Gibbons P.C.3 Years Ranked
  9. Michele Vaillant McCarter & English, LLP1 Years Ranked
  10. Scott Cowan
    Scott Cowan DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
  11. Veronica H. Montagna
    Veronica H. Montagna McCarter & English, LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Gerald LallyGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
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  1. Annie Nazarian Davydov Lowenstein Sandler LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Onome Adejemilua McCarter & English, LLP2 Years Ranked
  3. William L. Wilkins
    William L. Wilkins Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.1 Years Ranked

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    1
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper LLP is a highly regarded firm known for its international reach and the breadth of its expertise in business deals. The team is experienced in cross-border transactions, securities law and corporate finance. The firm works with startups, entrepreneurs and global corporations in the technology, medical device and life science industries, among others.
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  2. Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    1
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a preeminent full-service firm with a dominant presence in the middle market, noted for its impressive roster of experienced attorneys. The firm represents a wide variety of clients, including family-owned businesses, startups and hedge funds. It has a solid private equity practice, including regularly acting as general counsel to portfolio companies. The team is able to advise on the full range of governance, tax and IP questions arising from corporate transactions.
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Band 2

  1. Dentons
    2
    Dentons
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Dentons has a well-known group with an excellent practice in the technology and life sciences space. It works closely with venture capital firms and offers a startup program geared toward assisting entrepreneurs with business, financial and legal advice. The team is able to leverage the firm's global network of offices to advise on national and international mandates.
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  2. McCarter & English, LLP
    2
    McCarter & English, LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    McCarter & English LLP handles a wide range of matters for mid-market enterprises, including corporate finance, M&A and joint ventures. Displays strength in the emerging markets sector, working with diverse clients, from technology-focused companies to those in the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. Also able to offer high-end advice on complex compliance matters.
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  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    2
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP possesses a strong group with an enviable life sciences, pharmaceutical and technology practice. It displays considerable strength in M&A and private equity transactions for a wide range of high profile medical device and pharmaceutical clients. It is particularly adept at brokering strategic collaboration agreements between pharma companies worldwide. The team is also able to advise on the full range of securities matters.
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  4. Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
    2
    Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. offers clients a sophisticated corporate service, with expertise in M&A and a variety of other commercial transactions. The firm's expertise spans a range of industries, including healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing and construction. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, midmarket businesses and startups.
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Band 3

  1. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    3
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has a notable team that advises clients on strategic acquisitions and sales, as well as financings and governance issues. It also has notable expertise in securities offerings. Clients include financial services, technology and life sciences companies, as well as real estate developers.
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  2. Day Pitney LLP
    3
    Day Pitney LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years Ranked
    Day Pitney LLP has significant expertise in corporate transactions and related regulatory concerns, in particular SEC compliance matters and M&A deals. It acts for a range of clients, including those in the information technology, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. The team regularly works with banks and other large financial institutions.
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  3. Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
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  4. Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Cole Schotz P.C.
    4
    Cole Schotz P.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Cole Schotz handles the full range of corporate work, advising on M&A, joint ventures and finance transactions. Its diverse sector expertise includes in technology, health care and media, with experience in private equity and venture capital.

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  2. Connell Foley LLP
    4
    Connell Foley LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Connell Foley LLP is a respected local firm with multiple offices across the state. It focuses on mid-market work for clients including family-owned businesses and public companies. Expertise includes M&A transactions in addition to private equity work, commercial agreements and corporate governance issues.
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  3. Gibbons P.C.
    4
    Gibbons P.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    Gibbons P.C. represents clients in a range of industries, including household names, operating in both the middle and upper market. The firm has additional expertise in banking and finance matters.
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  4. Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
    4
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP is a well-established New Jersey firm with a solid corporate team. It demonstrates particular strength in real estate-related transactions and also provides advice on corporate finance and M&A. The team represents clients in the automotive and healthcare industries, among others.
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  5. Reed Smith LLP
    4
    Reed Smith LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Reed Smith LLP has a strong transactional profile with particular strength in life sciences. It advises on the full gamut of corporate transactions in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech sectors. The team also frequently provides advice to alternative energy companies in transactional and corporate governance matters.
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