Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Bill Swanstrom Locke Lord LLP17 Years Ranked
Cliff W Vrielink Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked
David Buck Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked- Don M Glendenning Locke Lord LLP15 Years Ranked
Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
John Pitts Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
R Scott Cohen Shearman & Sterling LLP21 Years Ranked
Stephen Gill Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 4
- A Michael Hainsfurther Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC14 Years Ranked
Alan Perkins Foley & Lardner LLP12 Years Ranked
Anthony Speier Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
Gene Oshman Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked- Jack J Langlois McDermott Will & Emery LLP18 Years Ranked
James Griffin Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP6 Years Ranked
M. Breen Haire Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
Mark S Solomon Katten6 Years Ranked
Robert L Kimball Vinson & Elkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Ryan Maierson Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
Samantha Crispin Baker Botts L.L.P.3 Years Ranked
Ted W Paris Baker Botts L.L.P.19 Years Ranked
Thomas Yang Akin3 Years Ranked
Tull Florey Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 5
Adam D Larson Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
Alain A Dermarkar Shearman & Sterling LLP4 Years Ranked
Alan J Bogdanow Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked
Chris Converse Foley & Lardner LLP6 Years Ranked
Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP10 Years Ranked
Eric Otness Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked- Glen Hettinger Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Malonson Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked- Joe Perillo Locke Lord LLP2 Years Ranked
Larry L. Shosid Haynes and Boone, LLP2 Years Ranked
Michael De Voe Piazza Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Richard Dahlson Jackson Walker LLP10 Years Ranked
Robert F Gray Mayer Brown LLP21 Years Ranked
Troy B Lewis Jones Day17 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Brittany Sakowitz Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
David B Gail Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
Joanna Jung-Erh Lin McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
Jonathan Whalen Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
Kim Hicks Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
Lytch T Gutmann Bracewell LLP3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Michael Boone
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedMichael Boone has a longstanding corporate practice and is highly experienced across the full spectrum of transactional work.
S Neel Lemon
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years RankedNeel Lemon represents a broad range of clients in public and private M&A transactions. He often acts for energy and retail clients.
S Robert V Jewell
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedVeteran of the Bar Robert Jewell has a wealth of knowledge as it relates to complex M&A. He continues to be a trusted adviser to clients in the midstream energy space, among other sectors.
S T Mark Kelly
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedMark Kelly is well versed in a host of corporate matters and M&A.
Eminent Practitioners
E Andrew Calder
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 10 Years RankedAndrew Calder is well regarded for his strong energy-centric M&A practice. He is expert in handling private equity deals.
E Keith FullenweiderVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 15 Years RankedKeith Fullenweider is chair of Vinson & Elkins. His leading transactional practice sees him regularly work with the foremost private equity firms.
Star Individuals
Jeffrey A Chapman
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedJeffrey Chapman is a preeminent figure in the Texas market. He has corporate experience in energy, manufacturing and telecommunications, among other sectors.
Band 1
1 Michael O'LearyHunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedMichael O'Leary is expert in an array of corporate transactions, from M&A to securities offerings. He primarily works on deals in the energy sector.
1 Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedSean 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.
1 William N Finnegan IV
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedWilliam Finnegan is a go-to practitioner for a number of corporate transactions, including joint ventures and M&A. He has extensive experience advising on energy-related MLPs.
Band 2
2 Lande SpottswoodVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedLande Spottswood is noted for her capabilities handling transactions involving energy and industrial clients.
2 Lyle G Ganske
Jones Day | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedLyle Ganske has attained a sterling reputation for his abilities in complex corporate transactional matters, born out of his excellent track record advising corporate clients on complex, high-value M&A.
2 Robert B LittleGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked"Rob has a naturally calm demeanor and a way of making problems seem smaller and more manageable. He is practical and laser-focused on business goals."
2 W Matthew StrockVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMatthew Strock is best known for his work with private equity firms and their portfolio companies on transactional matters.
Band 3
3 Bill Swanstrom
Locke Lord LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBill Swanstrom routinely advises on a host of corporate issues and M&A. He currently serves as cochair of the firm's energy group.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Resources and Mining|Transport3 Cliff W Vrielink
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedCliff Vrielink is widely acknowledged for his corporate practice that often sees him act in the energy sector. He has strong skills in private equity deals.3 David BuckSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDavid Buck is recommended for his strength in joint ventures and M&A work. He also handles capital markets deals.3 Don M GlendenningLocke Lord LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDon Glendenning demonstrates significant strength in acquisitions and dispositions, among other transactions.3 Hillary H. HolmesGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedHillary Holmes is active on M&A matters and regularly handles energy-related work. She has further expertise in capital markets deals.3 John PittsKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJohn Pitts handles a variety of complex transactions including M&A and private equity. He has a particularly strong practice in energy deals.3 R Scott Cohen
Shearman & Sterling LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedScott Cohen earns plaudits for his abilities in corporate transactions. He works with clients in a range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and aerospace.3 Stephen GillVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedStephen Gill typically handles public company M&A. He works with clients in the energy sector.
Band 4
4 A Michael Hainsfurther
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedMichael Hainsfurther has over 35 years of experience in the field. He acts across industries in M&A and joint ventures.4 Alan Perkins
Foley & Lardner LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedAlan Perkins works on corporate and securities matters. His client base includes public companies and private equity funds.4 Anthony SpeierKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedAnthony Speier has strong skills when it comes to advising on transactions involving upstream oil and gas clients. His expertise spans M&A, joint ventures and energy projects, among other matters.4 Gene OshmanBaker Botts L.L.P. | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedGene Oshman has broad-based corporate knowledge that incorporates M&A, takeovers and public offerings.4 Jack J Langlois
McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedJack Langlois regularly handles acquisitions, disposals and other M&A matters. He works with clients in the energy sector.4 James Griffin
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJames Griffin counsels clients on complex deals such as M&A. He often works with public companies, among other clients.4 M. Breen Haire
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBreen Haire demonstrates capabilities across a range of corporate transactions, most notably in sophisticated M&A. He typically acts within the energy sector.4 Mark S Solomon
Katten | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMark Solomon handles key mandates in the corporate space for both public company and private clients.4 Robert L KimballVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedRobert Kimball advises on a host of corporate matters including securities, M&A and governance issues.4 Ryan MaiersonLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedRyan Maierson is a key partner in the team who handles M&A and financing deals. He has further expertise in IPOs and corporate governance matters.4 Samantha CrispinBaker Botts L.L.P. | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSamantha Crispin represents a range of corporate clients in M&A and private equity transactions. She often works with clients in the communication sector.4 Ted W ParisBaker Botts L.L.P. | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedTed Paris has over three decades of experience handling corporate transactions. He often works on energy deals.4 Thomas Yang
Akin | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked"Tom is a consummate professional with an outstanding ability to lead legal negotiations in a wide variety of acquisition transactions."4 Tull FloreyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedTull Florey specializes in M&A deals in the energy sector. His expertise covers issues such as M&A and joint ventures.
Band 5
5 Adam D LarsonKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAdam Larson often works on acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. He has strong capabilities in private equity deals.5 Alain A DermarkarShearman & Sterling LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Alain is always very responsive and reliable. He has very sound judgment and is able to blend the legal and business elements of the issue together well."5 Alan J BogdanowVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedAlan Bogdanow's practice sees him work on complex M&A, among other matters.5 Chris ConverseFoley & Lardner LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedChris Converse often works on high-value deals. He regularly advises on private equity transactions.Key sectorsFamily Offices and High Net Worth5 Douglas E McWilliamsVinson & Elkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedDouglas McWilliams is based in the firm's Houston office and handles a range of transactional work. He chairs the equity capital markets team at the firm.5 Eric Otness
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedEric Otness is the head of the M&A group in Skadden's Houston office. He is noted for his representation of public and private companies and private equity firms in a range of transactions.5 Glen Hettinger
Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedGlen Hettinger is highlighted for his expansive transactional knowledge and often advises on M&A and corporate governance.5 Jeffrey MalonsonWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJeffrey Malonson has a broad practice that sees him work on issues such as acquisitions and financings. He is particularly adept at handling energy-related deals.5 Joe PerilloLocke Lord LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJoe Perillo is an experienced M&A practitioner who is cochair of the firm's corporate and transactional department and chair of the firm's mergers and acquisitions section.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Investors|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Resources and Mining5 Larry L. ShosidHaynes and Boone, LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"Larry cares about his relationship with his clients, and his commitment to providing excellent, timely service reflects that."5 Michael De Voe PiazzaGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedMichael 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.5 Richard Dahlson
Jackson Walker LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedRichard Dahlson is noted for his capabilities in complex transactions, including M&A. He regularly handles cross-border deals.Key sectorsFamily Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)5 Robert F Gray
Mayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedRobert Gray advises on the full range of corporate transactions including joint ventures and M&A, as well as securities matters.5 Troy B LewisJones Day | Corporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedTroy Lewis typically represents public companies and private equity clients in transactional matters. His clients include those in the technology sector.
Up and Coming
U Brittany SakowitzKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedBrittany Sakowitz has a growing practice that includes advising on M&A. She often handles deals in the energy and consumer products sectors.U David B GailWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedDavid Gail is based in Dallas and a key partner in the firm's private equity team. He is often seen handling leveraged buyouts and M&A.U Joanna Jung-Erh LinMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJoanna Lin is recognized for her broad corporate practice, which sees her represent clients in the technology and life science spaces.U Jonathan WhalenGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked"He is market-savvy and a very good advocate, while also being pragmatic and able to close a deal in difficult circumstances."U Kim HicksKirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedKim Hicks frequently works on energy, infrastructure and technology deals. Her expertise covers M&A and joint ventures, among other deals.U Lytch T Gutmann
Bracewell LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedLytch Gutmann is an up-and-coming practitioner who counsels clients on complex transactions such as M&A.
Associates to watch
- Matthew Olson
Winston & Strawn LLP | Corporate/M&A2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedMatthew Olson works on a range of matters including private equity transactions. 
Travis L. Johnson
BoyarMiller | Corporate/M&A2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked"Travis not only provides amazing counsel, but also takes the time to explain his reasoning in a way that is respectful and easy to understand."