Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

New York

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 advisers, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 5

  1. Adam M Turteltaub
    Adam M Turteltaub Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP13 Years Ranked
  2. Ariel J Deckelbaum
    Ariel J Deckelbaum Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked
  3. Audra Cohen
    Audra Cohen Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Brandon Van Dyke
    Brandon Van Dyke Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
  5. Clare O'Brien
    Clare O'Brien A&O Shearman23 Years Ranked
  6. David B Feirstein
    David B Feirstein Kirkland & Ellis LLP9 Years Ranked
  7. David Boston
    David Boston Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP19 Years Ranked
  8. David Lam
    David Lam Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz2 Years Ranked
  9. David S Allinson
    David S Allinson Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
  10. Eduardo Gallardo
    Eduardo Gallardo Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked
  11. Edward J Lee
    Edward J Lee Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
  12. Edward M Zimmerman
    Edward M Zimmerman Lowenstein Sandler LLP22 Years Ranked
  13. H. Oliver Smith
    H. Oliver Smith Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP7 Years Ranked
  14. James E Abbott
    James E Abbott Seward & Kissel LLP13 Years Ranked
  15. James Langston
    James Langston Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked
  16. Jeffrey D Marell
    Jeffrey D Marell Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
  17. Jenny Hochenberg
    Jenny Hochenberg Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
  18. John D Franchini
    John D Franchini Milbank LLP14 Years Ranked
  19. John Reiss
    John Reiss White & Case LLP21 Years Ranked
  20. Jonathan Davis
    Jonathan Davis Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
  21. Karessa Cain
    Karessa Cain Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz3 Years Ranked
  22. Keith Pagnani
    Keith Pagnani Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
  23. Kenneth M Wolff
    Kenneth M Wolff Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
  24. Peter Harwich
    Peter Harwich Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
  25. Phillip R Mills
    Phillip R Mills Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP23 Years Ranked
  26. Randi C Lesnick
    Randi C Lesnick Jones Day12 Years Ranked
  27. Stephen M Kotran
    Stephen M Kotran Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
  28. Steven Seidman
    Steven Seidman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP21 Years Ranked
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Band 6

  1. Aaron Gruber
    Aaron Gruber Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP4 Years Ranked
  2. Alan F Zoccolillo Jr
    Alan F Zoccolillo Jr Baker McKenzie6 Years Ranked
  3. Anthony Vernace
    Anthony Vernace Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
  4. Benjamin Sibbett
    Benjamin Sibbett Clifford Chance US LLP9 Years Ranked
  5. Carl R Sanchez
    Carl R Sanchez Paul Hastings LLP19 Years Ranked
  6. Charles A Samuelson
    Charles A Samuelson Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP19 Years Ranked
  7. Christopher E Austin
    Christopher E Austin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP17 Years Ranked
  8. Christopher Harrison
    Christopher Harrison Sterlington1 Years Ranked
  9. Craig Sklar
    Craig Sklar Seward & Kissel LLP13 Years Ranked
  10. David Schwartz
    David Schwartz Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
  11. Denise Cerasani White & Case LLP13 Years Ranked
  12. Elizabeth A Cooper
    Elizabeth A Cooper Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked
  13. Ernest Wechsler
    Ernest Wechsler HSF Kramer10 Years Ranked
  14. Ethan Skerry Fenwick6 Years Ranked
  15. Gregory B Astrachan
    Gregory B Astrachan Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP12 Years Ranked
  16. J D Weinberg
    J D Weinberg Covington & Burling LLP15 Years Ranked
  17. Jackie Cohen
    Jackie Cohen Ropes & Gray LLP8 Years Ranked
  18. James P Dougherty
    James P Dougherty Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked
  19. Jason L Kent Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
  20. Jeffrey Lee Rothschild
    Jeffrey Lee Rothschild McGuireWoods LLP10 Years Ranked
  21. Jenna E. Levine
    Jenna E. Levine Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz2 Years Ranked
  22. Jennifer Cheng
    Jennifer Cheng Reed Smith LLP5 Years Ranked
  23. John E Sorkin
    John E Sorkin Ropes & Gray LLP15 Years Ranked
  24. Ken Myers Fenwick1 Years Ranked
  25. Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard
    Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
  26. Laura C Turano
    Laura C Turano Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
  27. Lee Meyerson
    Lee Meyerson Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP23 Years Ranked
  28. Marc O Williams
    Marc O Williams Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP8 Years Ranked
  29. Morton Pierce
    Morton Pierce Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP23 Years Ranked
  30. Nick Katsanos
    Nick Katsanos Seward & Kissel LLP9 Years Ranked
  31. Oliver Brahmst
    Oliver Brahmst White & Case LLP16 Years Ranked
  32. Russell Leaf
    Russell Leaf Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
  33. Saee Muzumdar
    Saee Muzumdar Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
  34. Scott Petepiece
    Scott Petepiece A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
  35. Steven H Goldberg
    Steven H Goldberg BakerHostetler LLP13 Years Ranked
  36. Ting Chen
    Ting Chen Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP5 Years Ranked
  37. Todd Finger
    Todd Finger McDermott Will & Emery LLP11 Years Ranked
  38. Trevor Norwitz
    Trevor Norwitz Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz15 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Andrew R Brownstein
    S
    Andrew R Brownstein
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Andrew Brownstein is a leading practitioner who provides first-rate counsel to clients in major M&A and corporate governance matters. He is active across a great many industries.
  2. Dennis J Block
    S
    Dennis J Block
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked

    Dennis Block of Greenberg Traurig enjoys an esteemed reputation thanks to his track record of handling complex M&A. He is the senior chairman of the firm's global corporate M&A practice.

  3. George R Bason Jr
    S
    George R Bason Jr
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    George Bason serves as chairman of the firm's M&A group and has long been a formidable presence in the New York market. He applies his deep experience to headline corporate transactions.
  4. James C Morphy
    S
    James C Morphy
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    James Morphy possesses deep M&A and corporate governance experience. He remains a trusted adviser to a stable of corporates, special committees and financial advisers.
  5. Joseph B Frumkin
    S
    Joseph B Frumkin
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked

    Joseph Frumkin has long been viewed as a luminary in the corporate market and has an impressive track record acting in headline M&A. Clients from across a diverse spectrum of industries seek his advice in their foremost corporate deals.

  6. Martin Lipton
    S
    Martin Lipton
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked

    Martin Lipton is one of the firm's founding partners and a long-standing expert practicing at the pinnacle of the corporate market. He is well-versed in M&A and the provision of strategic corporate advice.

  7. Peter Allan Atkins
    S
    Peter Allan Atkins
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Peter Allan Atkins is deeply experienced in a broad range of transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and buyouts. He has long offered leading counsel to clients in the energy, media and insurance spaces, among others.
  8. Robert A Profusek
    S
    Robert A Profusek
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Robert Profusek offers clients first-rate counsel in connection with sophisticated M&A and high-level general corporate issues.
  9. Robert B Schumer
    S
    Robert B Schumer
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Robert Schumer is a go-to adviser for high-profile M&A. Further to his superlative transactional expertise, he advises his client base of corporates and their boards on governance and fiduciary duty matters.
  10. Victor I Lewkow
    S
    Victor I Lewkow
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Victor Lewkow deploys his deep corporate experience on behalf of major companies, their boards and investment banks. He has a strong track record acting in headline M&A and corporate governance issues.
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Barbara Becker
    E
    Barbara Becker
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked
    Barbara Becker is the chair and managing partner of the firm. She ably handles domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and spin-offs in a number of industries.
  2. Steven Epstein
    E
    Steven Epstein
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 11 Years Ranked
    Steven Epstein serves as the firm's managing partner and co-head of its M&A practice. He is experienced in the representation of investment banks and public and private companies in a variety of transactions, including M&A and divestitures.
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Band 1

  1. Adam O Emmerich
    1
    Adam O Emmerich
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Adam Emmerich exhibits considerable expertise in M&A, securities offerings and governance matters, and represents heavyweight public and private corporations. His broad industry capabilities include experience in pharmaceuticals, energy and technology.
  2. Daniel A Neff
    1
    Daniel A Neff
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Daniel Neff garners acclaim for his leading practice, which incorporates significant corporate and securities expertise and is utilized by a stable of public and private companies and private equity firms.

  3. Daniel E Wolf
    1
    Daniel E Wolf
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Daniel Wolf attracts praise from across the market for his consummate handling of M&A, activist defense and corporate governance matters. He boasts an enviable stable of top-flight clients, comprising influential multinational corporations. He has notable expertise advising on transactions in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals space.

  4. David A Katz
    1
    David A Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defense matters.
  5. Edward D Herlihy
    1
    Edward D Herlihy
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Edward Herlihy has a wealth of experience in significant corporate transactions, including pronounced expertise in those involving banks and other financial institutions. He demonstrates further experience in recapitalizations.
  6. Ethan A Klingsberg
    1
    Ethan A Klingsberg
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Ethan Klingsberg is well thought of for his handling of M&A and securities matters in a number of industries. His counsel is sought after by a stable of top corporates.
  7. Faiza J Saeed
    1
    Faiza J Saeed
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Faiza Saeed is the presiding partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She commands respect from market sources for her superlative handling of M&A and corporate governance issues. She is active in transformative deals across a variety of sectors, including media, technology and energy.
  8. Francis J Aquila
    1
    Francis J Aquila
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Francis Aquila possesses a wealth of expertise that extends across high-profile M&A and corporate governance issues in a broad variety of industries.

  9. H Rodgin Cohen
    1
    H Rodgin Cohen
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Rodgin Cohen possesses market-leading corporate capabilities as part of his broad-ranging practice. He is particularly strong in the representation of financial institutions.
  10. Howard L Ellin
    1
    Howard L Ellin
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Howard Ellin operates a respected corporate practice that sees him routinely engaged in high-stakes M&A, securities matters and private equity transactions. He possesses experience in deals in the media and entertainment and gaming sectors, among others.
  11. Jeffrey J Rosen
    1
    Jeffrey J Rosen
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Corporate department chair Jeffrey Rosen maintains a top-tier practice that is utilized by a clientele of significant companies, and he leads on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance.

  12. Melissa Sawyer
    1
    Melissa Sawyer
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Melissa Sawyer concentrates her high-quality practice on the representation of clients in M&A, joint ventures and other corporate matters across a variety of industries. She is also adept at advising on complex corporate governance mandates and activist defence campaigns.
  13. Michael Aiello
    1
    Michael Aiello
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Department chairman Michael Aiello maintains a prestigious practice that shows excellence in a broad range of matters, including corporate and private equity M&A and takeover defense.
  14. Paul Schnell
    1
    Paul Schnell
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Paul Schnell is a significant presence in the New York corporate market, and maintains an exemplary reputation thanks to his track record acting on transformative deals.
  15. Scott A Barshay
    1
    Scott A Barshay
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Scott Barshay has a superlative track record acting in high-stakes M&A and takeover defense matters on behalf of some of the world's most prominent corporations. He chairs the firm's corporate practice.
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Band 2

  1. Alan M. Klein
    2
    Alan M. Klein
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Alan Klein specializes in assisting clients with high-value M&A, among other matters. He is active in a number of industries, with particular acclaim reserved for his handling of technology transactions.
  2. Andrew J Nussbaum
    2
    Andrew J Nussbaum
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Andrew Nussbaum operates a highly respected corporate practice that is leant upon by clients in significant domestic and international deals. He deploys his expertise in M&A, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures, among other transactions.
  3. Damien R Zoubek
    2
    Damien R Zoubek
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Damien Zoubek advises a number of high-profile corporate clients on matters including M&A and corporate governance.
  4. Eric Schiele
    2
    Eric Schiele
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Eric Schiele is routinely engaged to advise a clientele of market-leading corporates on heavyweight M&A and related corporate governance matters.
  5. Mark I Greene
    2
    Mark I Greene
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Head of corporate Mark Greene maintains an active practice focused on complex M&A, investments and joint venture transactions.
  6. Paul J Shim
    2
    Paul J Shim
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Paul Shim applies his years of experience to the handling of sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies. Further expertise lies in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.
  7. Richard Hall
    2
    Richard Hall
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked

    Richard Hall heads the firm's corporate practice in the EMEA region and acts for significant clients, foremost in M&A. Clients also look to him for advice in complex governance matters.

  8. Robert I Townsend III
    2
    Robert I Townsend III
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked

    Robert Townsend serves as co-head of Cravath's global M&A practice and advises on major transactions across a broad spectrum of industries. He is well reputed for his sophisticated practice advising top public companies.

  9. Stephen F Arcano
    2
    Stephen F Arcano
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Stephen Arcano is a talented corporate attorney whose acclaimed practice is strong across a range of transactions. He is additionally adept in matters of takeover defense.
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Band 3

  1. Eric M. Swedenburg
    3
    Eric M. Swedenburg
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Eric Swedenburg demonstrates strength in a broad variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, spin-offs, divestitures and joint ventures. He sits as head of the firm's M&A practice, and works with public and private companies on both the domestic and international stages.

  2. George F Schoen
    3
    George F Schoen
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    George Schoen operates a strong practice that exhibits strength in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.
  3. Igor Kirman
    3
    Igor Kirman
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Igor Kirman receives praise for his handling of M&A, joint ventures and governance matters on behalf of public and private companies. He is active domestically and internationally, and maintains additional strength in private equity matters.
  4. Kevin Rinker
    3
    Kevin Rinker
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Kevin Rinker serves as co-chair of the M&A group and is active on behalf of a broad client base of companies and private equity firms in a variety of transactions. His industry experience is pronounced in life sciences and healthcare deals.

  5. Krishna Veeraraghavan
    3
    Krishna Veeraraghavan
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Krishna Veeraraghavan advises major corporate entities on M&A and governance issues, including activism defense mandates. His broad sector expertise includes proficiency in technology, energy, life sciences and healthcare deals.

  6. Paul S Bird
    3
    Paul S Bird
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years Ranked
    Paul Bird is known for representing companies and private equity houses in a broad spectrum of transactions. He regularly handles cross-border M&A.
  7. Philip Richter
    3
    Philip Richter
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Philip Richter offers strong counsel on M&A, spin-offs and divestitures, among a number of other transactions. He serves as co-head of the firm's M&A practice.
  8. R Alec Dawson
    3
    R Alec Dawson
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Alec Dawson operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and international corporate transactions.
  9. Sarkis Jebejian
    3
    Sarkis Jebejian
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Sarkis Jebejian is well respected for his handling of M&A and corporate governance matters. He acts for a number of prominent corporates and private equity clients.

  10. Steven A Rosenblum
    3
    Steven A Rosenblum
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked

    Steven Rosenblum sits as co-chair of the firm's corporate department and enjoys a solid reputation for his work in M&A, governance and securities issues. His industry focus includes handling deals in the technology space.

  11. William D Regner
    3
    William D Regner
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    William Regner regularly plays a role in complex corporate transactions involving public companies. He is recognized for his deep expertise in the media and technology spaces.

  12. William H Aaronson
    3
    William H Aaronson
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    William Aaronson sits as head of the firm's M&A group. He offers strong counsel in a broad range of transactions. He is adept at handling high-stakes transactions.
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Band 4

  1. Ann Beth Stebbins
    4
    Ann Beth Stebbins
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ann Beth Stebbins is experienced in high-end M&A and corporate governance matters across a range of industries.
  2. Creighton Condon
    4
    Creighton Condon
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked

    Creighton Condon maintains a broad corporate practice with strength in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues. His client base includes a number of prominent companies, including their boards, and financial institutions.

  3. David Grubman
    4
    David Grubman
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    David Grubman's corporate practice covers a range of high-value transactional matters. His clients include public and private companies.

  4. George Casey
    4
    George Casey
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked

    George Casey is the global chairperson of corporate for Linklaters. He works closely with some of its most prolific clients in their transactional work.

  5. Ken Lefkowitz
    4
    Ken Lefkowitz
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked

    Ken Lefkowitz operates a broad corporate practice with experience in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, both domestically and internationally. His industry-specific expertise includes media and technology deals.

  6. Louis L Goldberg
    4
    Louis L Goldberg
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked

    Louis Goldberg concentrates his practice on the representation of corporates and financial institutions in their domestic and cross-border transactional activity. He serves as co-chair of the M&A group.

  7. Mark E Thierfelder
    4
    Mark E Thierfelder
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Mark Thierfelder is co-chair of Dechert. He regularly assists clients with complex domestic and international M&A transactions, including those involving private equity firms.

  8. Michael Lubowitz
    4
    Michael Lubowitz
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Michael Lubowitz maintains an active practice handling deals for public and private companies and investment banks. He is often engaged in M&A, buyouts and spin-offs.

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Band 5

  1. Adam M Turteltaub
    5
    Adam M Turteltaub
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.
  2. Ariel J Deckelbaum
    5
    Ariel J Deckelbaum
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    Ariel Deckelbaum represents a diverse set of clients in M&A, corporate restructurings and joint ventures, among other transactions. His diverse industry expertise covers financial services and media and entertainment.
  3. Audra Cohen
    5
    Audra Cohen
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Audra Cohen exhibits strength across a number of corporate matters, including M&A, spin-offs and governance issues. She serves as co-managing partner of the firm's general practice group globally.

  4. Brandon Van Dyke
    5
    Brandon Van Dyke
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Brandon Van Dyke demonstrates excellent capabilities in a broad array of transactions, including M&A and buyouts. He advises on deals spanning a number of industries, including media, chemicals and healthcare.
  5. Clare O'Brien
    5
    Clare O'Brien
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 23 Years Ranked
    Clare O'Brien utilizes her extensive experience in corporate transactions to assist a client base of significant public and private companies. She regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.
  6. David B Feirstein
    5
    David B Feirstein
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    David Feirstein focuses his practices on advising clients on M&A, corporate governance and securities issues. He is active across numerous industries, including technology and pharmaceuticals.
  7. David Boston
    5
    David Boston
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked

    David Boston co-chairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.

  8. David Lam
    5
    David Lam
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    David Lam is recognized for his sophisticated transactional practice. He routinely advises top flight corporates on bet-the-company M&A matters.
  9. David S Allinson
    5
    David S Allinson
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked

    David Allinson serves as global vice-chair of the corporate department in New York. He regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other transactions.

  10. Eduardo Gallardo
    5
    Eduardo Gallardo
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked

    Global co-chair of the firm's M&A practice, Eduardo Gallardo is well thought of for the quality of his activism takeover defense work, which is incorporated into his diverse corporate practice. He acts for clients hailing from a number of industries.

  11. Edward J Lee
    5
    Edward J Lee
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Edward Lee impresses with the depth of his knowledge in major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and issues of corporate governance.
  12. Edward M Zimmerman
    5
    Edward M Zimmerman
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 22 Years Ranked
    Edward Zimmerman is noted for acting on M&A and venture capital work for clients in the technology space. He chairs the emerging companies and venture capital practice at Lowenstein Sandler LLP.
  13. H. Oliver Smith
    5
    H. Oliver Smith
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked

    Oliver Smith is strong across a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity buyouts and joint ventures. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deals.

  14. James E Abbott
    5
    James E Abbott
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked

    James Abbott is co-head of the firm's business transactions group. He is routinely engaged in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. His client base includes entities active in the media and shipping industries.

  15. James Langston
    5
    James Langston
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    James Langston is a talented attorney who concentrates his practice on public and private M&A. Clients also look to him for counsel in takeover defense matters.
  16. Jeffrey D Marell
    5
    Jeffrey D Marell
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked

    Jeffrey Marell is an experienced lawyer who advises corporate and private equity clients on a number of transactional matters. He serves as global co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

  17. Jenny Hochenberg
    5
    Jenny Hochenberg
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Jenny Hochenberg is a a notable practitioner in the New York market thanks to her adept representation in M&A. Clients also benefit from her expertise in corporate governance matters.

  18. John D Franchini
    5
    John D Franchini
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    John Franchini maintains a practice that is strong in a broad range of corporate transactions, particularly those in the power and infrastructure areas.
  19. John Reiss
    5
    John Reiss
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
    John Reiss sits as global head of the firm's M&A group and is highly experienced in the representation of clients in a broad variety of transactions.
  20. Jonathan Davis
    5
    Jonathan Davis
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Davis is a rising star in the corporate market who generates acclaim for his strong grasp of public and private company M&A and governance work. He advises a number of prominent corporates and investment banks.
  21. Karessa Cain
    5
    Karessa Cain
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Karessa Cain is recognized for her adept representation of major corporations in transactional matters. She has experience advising on domestic and cross-border deals.
  22. Keith Pagnani
    5
    Keith Pagnani
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Keith Pagnani offers deep expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A to a stable of clients consisting of corporates and financial advisers. He sits as co-head of the firm's healthcare and life sciences group.
  23. Kenneth M Wolff
    5
    Kenneth M Wolff
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Wolff advises a number of well-known public and private companies and private equity firms on their domestic and cross-border M&A.
  24. Peter Harwich
    5
    Peter Harwich
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    Peter Harwich handles M&A and governance matters across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology and financial services. His clients include public companies and their boards.
  25. Phillip R Mills
    5
    Phillip R Mills
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 23 Years Ranked
    Phillip Mills is an experienced corporate practitioner who offers counsel to clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. He has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.
  26. Randi C Lesnick
    5
    Randi C Lesnick
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    Randi Lesnick is active on M&A, securities matters and governance issues across a broad variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing and consumer products. Her clients include public and private companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.
  27. Stephen M Kotran
    5
    Stephen M Kotran
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
    Stephen Kotran is an experienced practitioner who receives particular praise for his representation of financial advisers in M&A.
  28. Steven Seidman
    5
    Steven Seidman
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked

    Steven Seidman co-chairs the firm's corporate and financial services department and advises clients on a range of transactions.

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Band 6

  1. Aaron Gruber
    6
    Aaron Gruber
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Aaron Gruber's practice concentrates on high-stakes M&A and governance matters. He is experienced in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, among others.

  2. Alan F Zoccolillo Jr
    6
    Alan F Zoccolillo Jr
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked

    Alan Zoccolillo offers clients deep expertise in complex international transactions. He's active in the life sciences, professional services and industrial sectors.

  3. Anthony Vernace
    6
    Anthony Vernace
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked

    Anthony Vernace is proficient at advising clients on M&A, investments and joint ventures. He regularly acts for public companies and private equity firms.

  4. Benjamin Sibbett
    6
    Benjamin Sibbett
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked

    Benjamin Sibbett is called upon by a roster of top corporates to advise on domestic and cross-border M&A. His broad industry expertise covers technology, media and pharmaceuticals, among other sectors.

  5. Carl R Sanchez
    6
    Carl R Sanchez
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 19 Years Ranked
    Carl Sanchez focuses his practice on substantial domestic and cross-border M&A for public and private companies. He offers strong advice across a number of industries, including life sciences, financial services and technology.
  6. Charles A Samuelson
    6
    Charles A Samuelson
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 19 Years Ranked
    Charles Samuelson co-heads the firm's corporate group and is regularly engaged to advise on public and private M&A and joint ventures.
  7. Christopher E Austin
    6
    Christopher E Austin
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 17 Years Ranked
    Christopher Austin exhibits a strong grasp of public and private M&A and governance issues. He represents companies and their boards, and offers additional counsel in matters of fiduciary duty.
  8. Christopher Harrison
    6
    Christopher Harrison
    Sterlington | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Christopher Harrison is the managing partner of Sterlington and leads its mergers and acquisitions practice. He is experienced across a range of transactions.

  9. Craig Sklar
    6
    Craig Sklar
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
    Craig Sklar is well versed in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, with particular strength in investment management industry transactions.
  10. David Schwartz
    6
    David Schwartz
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    David Schwartz ably represents corporates in a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions. His broad industry expertise includes deals in the pharmaceuticals, energy and technology arenas.
  11. 6
    Denise Cerasani
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
    Denise Cerasani maintains a broad practice with experience in M&A, securities and corporate finance. She receives particular praise for the quality of her representation of investment banks.
  12. Elizabeth A Cooper
    6
    Elizabeth A Cooper
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Cooper maintains a diverse transactional practice with demonstrable skills in M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other matters. Her client base includes public and private companies, financial institutions and private equity firms.
  13. Ernest Wechsler
    6
    Ernest Wechsler
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 10 Years Ranked
    Ernest Wechsler is well regarded for the quality of his advice in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. He serves as chair of the firm's corporate group.
  14. 6
    Ethan Skerry
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked
    Ethan Skerry demonstrates deep experience in public and private M&A, as well as in corporate governance matters and investments.
  15. Gregory B Astrachan
    6
    Gregory B Astrachan
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 12 Years Ranked

    Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters. He is co-chair of the firm's capital markets practice.

  16. J D Weinberg
    6
    J D Weinberg
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked

    JD Weinberg maintains an active corporate practice, representing public and private companies in domestic and cross-border deals.

  17. Jackie Cohen
    6
    Jackie Cohen
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jackie Cohen offers counsel to public and private companies in relation to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
  18. James P Dougherty
    6
    James P Dougherty
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked
    James Dougherty boasts considerable experience in a variety of transactional matters and corporate governance issues.
  19. 6
    Jason L Kent
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Jason Kent serves as co-chair of the firm's public companies practice, and is knowledgeable in a broad variety of transactions. His areas of expertise include advising on M&A, securities matters, and governance issues.

  20. Jeffrey Lee Rothschild
    6
    Jeffrey Lee Rothschild
    McGuireWoods LLP
    McGuireWoods LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Lee Rothschild leads the firm's financial advisory services group and is active in public and private company M&A.
  21. Jenna E. Levine
    6
    Jenna E. Levine
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jenna Levine is the subject of much praise from sources, owing to her high quality corporate practice. She advises clients in foremost M&A and corporate governance matters.
  22. Jennifer Cheng
    6
    Jennifer Cheng
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Cheng garners praise for the high quality of her corporate practice. She advises clients in a number of domestic and cross-border transactions.
  23. John E Sorkin
    6
    John E Sorkin
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked

    John Sorkin represents clients in domestic and cross-border M&A, and is active in the life sciences, technology and media spaces. He also frequently represents banks in financial advisory matters.

  24. 6
    Ken Myers
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ken Myers is adept at advising domestic and international companies on complex M&A and general corporate matters. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology and digital entertainment industries.

  25. Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard
    6
    Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kimberly Petillo-Décossard demonstrates a strong skill set in representing corporates, their boards and private equity funds in a host of complex transactions.
  26. Laura C Turano
    6
    Laura C Turano
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Laura Turano is lauded by the market for her burgeoning M&A practice. She advises public and private company clients on complex M&A transactions and joint ventures.

  27. Lee Meyerson
    6
    Lee Meyerson
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 23 Years Ranked

    Lee Meyerson counts a number of banks and investment firms among his stable of clients. His broad practice encompasses M&A and capital markets transactions.

  28. Marc O Williams
    6
    Marc O Williams
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
    Marc Williams is well reputed for his deep expertise in high-end M&A transactions. His clients include sophisticated public and private companies and financial institutions.
  29. Morton Pierce
    6
    Morton Pierce
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 23 Years Ranked

    Morton Pierce is an experienced corporate attorney who has long advised clients in major M&A. He is knowledgeable about a number of industries, including healthcare, media and financial services.

  30. Nick Katsanos
    6
    Nick Katsanos
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked

    Nick Katsanos undertakes impressive work in M&A involving both public and private companies and private equity firms. He has experience acting for clients in a range of sectors, including shipping and financial services.

  31. Oliver Brahmst
    6
    Oliver Brahmst
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 16 Years Ranked
    Oliver Brahmst serves as the global co-head of the firm's private equity group and is well versed in an array of domestic and cross-border transactional matters. His specific experience includes handling significant M&A, joint ventures and equity co-investments.
  32. Russell Leaf
    6
    Russell Leaf
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Russell Leaf maintains a broad practice with demonstrable strength in the representation of activist shareholders in their campaigns and proxy contests.
  33. Saee Muzumdar
    6
    Saee Muzumdar
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Saee Muzumdar maintains a well-respected transactional practice. Among her clients she counts well-known names in the finance, energy and technology spaces, among others. She serves as co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

  34. Scott Petepiece
    6
    Scott Petepiece
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Scott Petepiece holds relationships with a number of leading names in the financial services and infrastructure sectors, among others.

  35. Steven H Goldberg
    6
    Steven H Goldberg
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
    Steven Goldberg leads the firm's national M&A team, and counts a number of public and private companies among his client list.
  36. Ting Chen
    6
    Ting Chen
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Ting Chen routinely advises on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance. Her client base is composed of major corporate entities.

  37. Todd Finger
    6
    Todd Finger
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 11 Years Ranked
    Todd Finger heads the New York office's transactions group while maintaining an active corporate practice representing clients in M&A across a broad array of industries.
  38. Trevor Norwitz
    6
    Trevor Norwitz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
    Trevor Norwitz operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and cross-border transactions. He is routinely engaged to advise on M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.
U

Up and Coming

  1. Anatoliy Rozental
    U
    Anatoliy Rozental
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Anatoliy Rozental is an up-and-coming partner who is adept at advising clients on domestic and cross-border M&A. He also has expertise in private equity transactions.

  2. Brian Wolfe
    U
    Brian Wolfe
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Brian Wolfe routinely handles significant transactions on behalf of clients in sectors such as financial services and media and communications.

  3. Daniel Brass
    U
    Daniel Brass
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Daniel Brass is a rising star in the New York corporate market. He advises public and private companies on a broad range of transactions.
  4. Dohyun Kim
    U
    Dohyun Kim
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Dohyun Kim is a talented up-and-comer whose practice exhibits strength in M&A, corporate governance and securities matters.

  5. Kevin Cooper
    U
    Kevin Cooper
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Kevin Cooper concentrates his highly respected practice on M&A and corporate governance issues on behalf of public and private companies. He is active in the technology, financial services and life sciences spaces, among others.
  6. Kimberly R Spoerri
    U
    Kimberly R Spoerri
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Kimberly Spoerri is experienced in both public and private M&A. Among her clients, she counts leading corporates in life sciences, retail and technology.