Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
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Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Andrew M Herman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
Bryan Brewer Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
David S Dantzic Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Jeffrey R Houle DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
Katherine Ashley Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
Pankaj K Sinha Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
Richard J Marks DLA Piper LLP (US)13 Years Ranked
Band 4
Andrew J Sherman Brown Rudnick LLP18 Years Ranked
Andrew Varner Arnold & Porter10 Years Ranked
Andrew Varney Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP18 Years Ranked
Catherine J Dargan Covington & Burling LLP11 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Donley Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
Frank Bacelli Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP5 Years Ranked
John C. Partigan Nixon Peabody LLP10 Years Ranked
Jonathan L Corsico Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
Joshua Klatzkin Goodwin6 Years Ranked
Mark I Gruhin Saul Ewing LLP16 Years Ranked
Michael Riella Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
Mitchell L Rabinowitz Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Sarah E Kahn DLA Piper LLP (US)14 Years Ranked
Stephanie Yarbrough King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
Thomas E Repke Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
W Andrew Jack Covington & Burling LLP20 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is an outstanding choice for M&A, private equity and securities work in DC. The firm is widely acknowledged for its representation of a host of blue-chip corporates, prominent private equity funds and clients in the hospitality sector in a range of sophisticated transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The team works with buyers, sellers, investors and special committees, among others.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP is an esteemed international firm with a long history of excellence in the corporate space. The team is best known for its expertise in private equity matters and also noted for its M&A and securities law advice. Clients of the firm range from Fortune 500 corporations to emerging companies in numerous industries including technology, manufacturing, aviation and financial services.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a premier firm with a strong bench of experts well versed in a range of corporate matters, including M&A, venture capital, securities governance and private equity. The team's expertise spans negotiated and contested takeovers. The firm's attorneys have notable experience advising financial institutions and clients from the energy, healthcare and real estate industries.
Band 2
2 Covington & Burling LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP offers a well-regarded practice with an extensive client base and strong corporate offerings in M&A, securities and regulatory matters. The team is well known for its transactional work in sectors such as life sciences, energy, financial services, media and sport. The firm handles matters for a range of entities including venture-backed companies, private equity firms and international corporations.
2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a respected corporate practice whose clients span a range of industries including media, real estate, telecom, healthcare, finance and retail. The firm is highlighted for its prowess in M&A, private equity and joint venture matters with cross-border components. The team is adept at handling hostile takeovers, defense mandates, acquisitions, sales and strategic investments.
2 Hogan Lovells US LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedHogan Lovells LLP boasts an excellent practice group, widely regarded for its advice on a range of issues, including M&A, securities, joint ventures and complex financial transactions. The team regularly represents private equity houses and corporate clients from an array of industries including aerospace, financial services and life sciences. The firm is well supported by numerous national and international offices.
Band 3
3 Arnold & PorterCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedArnold & Porter has a well-regarded corporate and securities practice with particular strength in handling matters relating to regulated industries such as healthcare, technology and pharmaceutical. The team is also recognized for its capabilities in dealing with international transactions and in representing private equity firms in midmarket transactions. Arnold & Porter's attorneys have experience in M&A, LBOs and tender offers.
3 Crowell & Moring LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP is an international firm advising on a range of corporate matters, particularly M&A, securities, joint ventures and private equity investments. The team counsels established and startup companies in the retail, finance, healthcare and government contracts industries. It is adept at advising government contractors.
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP is a global firm with an active presence in the DC corporate space, offering a full range of services, including advice on acquisitions, dispositions, private equity and venture and growth capital. Clients of the firm hail from a range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, defense and healthcare. The team draws on its international reach to act on cross-border transactions.
3 GoodwinCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedGoodwin is a highly respected firm with a strong corporate group in DC. The team is adept at handling a range of corporate matters, with particular skill in private equity work. Sector-specific experience of the firm pertains to the technology, life sciences and healthcare industries, among others. Goodwin represents clients including investors, public companies and portfolio companies.
3 WilmerHaleCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedWilmerHale has a well-regarded corporate and M&A practice with experience representing both private and public companies from a range of regulated industries such as technology, financial services, defense and life sciences. The team advises on M&A, LBOs and tender offers, among other matters.
Band 4
4 Cooley LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedCooley LLP is a respected firm well known for its representation of clients from a range of industries such as technology, media, manufacturing education and life sciences. Areas of the firm's expertise include private equity, venture financing and M&A. The team is noted for its work with those in the biotechnology industry.
4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP boasts a strong team handling a range of corporate matters. The firm's attorneys are particularly adept at advising on shareholder activism matters. Clients of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius include public companies, boards of directors and private equity firms.
4 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP fields a skilled team recognized for its strong corporate and private equity practice. The firm works with a range of clients including buyers and sellers. The team is able to handle cross-border deals, being well experienced in advising on European transactions.