Corporate/M&A | USA

Senior statesperson Scott Cohen earns plaudits for his abilities in corporate transactions. He works with clients in a range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and aerospace.

Senior statesperson Mark Kelly is well versed in a host of corporate matters and M&A.

Andrew Calder is well regarded for his strong energy-centric M&A practice. He is expert in handling private equity deals.

Keith Fullenweider is chair of Vinson & Elkins. His leading transactional practice sees him regularly work with the foremost private equity firms.

Ryan Maierson is a key partner in the team who handles sophisticated, high-value M&A and financing deals. He has further expertise in capital markets and IPOs, SPAC transactions and corporate governance.

Sean Wheeler is a leading practitioner noted for his strength across the full spectrum of transactional matters. He is particularly adept at representing clients in the energy sector.

Lande Spottswood is noted for her capabilities handling transactions involving energy, natural resources and industrial clients.

Stephen Gill of Skadden handles sophisticated high-profile public company M&A.

Alain Dermarkar is a talent in the Texas corporate market, demonstrating particular strength in M&A. He possesses expertise across a broad range of industries, including life sciences and professional services.

Bill Swanstrom routinely advises on a host of corporate issues and M&A. He is particularly noted for his expertise in energy transactions.

Cliff Vrielink is widely acknowledged for his corporate practice, which often sees him act in the energy sector. He has strong skills in private equity transactions.

Douglas McWilliams is based in the firm's Houston office and handles a range of transactional work. He is particularly noted for his work on mergers, acquisitions and capital markets.

Eric Otness of Skadden is the head of the M&A group in the firm's Houston office. He is noted for his representation of public and private companies and private equity firms in a range of transactions.

Robert Hughes is proficient at advising private and public companies, in addition to private equity firms, on a variety of transactions. This includes assisting with M&A and joint ventures.

Michael Hainsfurther has over 35 years of experience in the field. He acts across industries on M&A and joint ventures.

Archie Fallon is managing partner of the firm’s Houston office and cochair of the project finance and investment practice group. He offers clients notable M&A and joint venture expertise in the fields of energy, transportation and infrastructure.

Doug Bacon is a notable corporate practitioner with extensive experience advising on complex M&A. He splits his time between the Houston and New York offices of Kirkland & Ellis.

Joanna Lin is recognized for her broad corporate practice, which sees her represent clients in the technology and life sciences spaces.

Joe Perillo is an experienced M&A practitioner who is able to assist both private and public companies on a range corporate transactions.

Lytch Gutmann is an established practitioner who counsels clients on complex corporate transactions.

Michael De Voe Piazza cochairs the private equity practice at the firm and offers considerable transactional strengths, regularly handling M&A, investment and joint venture matters. He has notable expertise in the energy sector.

Wilson Chu is capable of handling a range of different strategic transactions including M&A and joint ventures. He is based in the firm's Dallas office.

Brian Lidji assists emerging and middle-market companies in a broad range of matters. He possesses deep experience in M&A and governance matters.

Clint Rancher represents both public and private companies in a wide range of corporate matters, with substantial expertise in the energy industry.

David Washburn serves as cochair of the firm's M&A and private equity practice. He is well-versed in a range of transactions.

Efren Acosta is experienced in representing private and public companies in M&A, with a focus on the energy sector.

Jeffrey Schlegel has a wealth of experience assisting clients with domestic and cross-border transactions. He heads the firm's global energy practice.

John Goodgame advices public and private companies in a range of corporate transactions. His practice is particularly strong in energy.

Jonathan Whalen advises public and private companies and private equity sponsors in significant transactions. His sector expertise includes in energy and financial services.

Justin Stolte impresses with the depth of his expertise in energy and infrastructure M&A.

Kevin Poli advises public and private companies in a variety of corporate and securities matters. He advises across a range of industries, including energy and manufacturing.

Nick Dhesi is the managing partner of the Houston office. He is active in complex M&A and structured investments.

Peter Bogdanow advises a range of clients in significant M&A and corporate governance matters. He is experienced in energy, healthcare and manufacturing deals, among others.

Robert Cardone is recognized a force in the Texas market. His practice includes sophisticated public and private M&A and private equity transactions.

Sara Garcia Duran represents clients in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. She is active in technology, financial services and industrials deals, among others.

Steven Bartz is experienced in a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint venture formation. His client base consists of corporate and private equity firms.

Alexandra Wilde is a respected corporate lawyer who focuses her practice on domestic and cross-border transactions in the energy, infrastructure and industrials space.

Brent Beckert focuses his practice on public and private M&A. He is particualrly strong in the healthcare, technology and insurance spaces, among others.

Kyle Park is experienced in domestic and international M&A and other corporate transactions. He advises on deals in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces, among others.

Sarah Dodson assists public and private companies through a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A and joint venture formation. She has a particular focus on the energy and technology sectors.

Thaddeus Chase provides expert advice to clients in public and private M&A, among other corporate matters.

Jet McGuire regularly assists clients on a range of complex corporate matters including M&A and corporate governance.