Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: The Elite | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 1
1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a talented corporate team with a firm presence in the Texas M&A market. Handles an array of highly complex transactions, including M&A, tender and exchange offers and joint ventures, with particular expertise in debt restructuring for distressed energy companies. Active in a number of industries, including chemicals and retail, with a notable focus on energy. Firm is noted for its market-leading representation of private equity clients.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins represents international and domestic energy companies in an array of corporate matters such as M&A, on which the firm is able to provide a full suite of complementary advice. Talented team with extensive experience handling complex cross-jurisdictional transactions. Has the capacity to handle multibillion-dollar matters. Latham is also noted for its work in the private equity space.
1 Vinson & Elkins LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedVinson & Elkins is a dominant force in the Texas market with capabilities in energy and infrastructure, among other areas. Has extraordinary bench strength, with expertise across the whole corporate and M&A spectrum, including corporate governance issues and private equity investments. Also active in the real estate, utilities and technology fields, regularly acting on behalf of major public and private companies and sponsor clients.
Band 2
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a respected group handling highly sophisticated and complex matters in public M&A and private equity-led deals. Offers the breadth of talent of a full-service firm and expertise across a range of industries including energy, real estate and healthcare.
2 Sidley Austin LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin is a respected operator in the Texas M&A market. Represents a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors and private equity firms. Equipped to handle deals for clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, among others. Well supported by strong national and international capabilities.
Band 3
3 AkinCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAkin has a long-established practice in Texas representing private equity funds, high net worth individuals and significant investors across a range of transactional matters. Experienced representing large entities in the energy market, often assisting with complex mergers, divestitures and acquisitions. Also offers expertise representing clients operating in the healthcare, retail and telecommunications industries.
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Corporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBaker Botts has a respected practice offering a broad range of services, including financing, M&A and securities offerings. Team regularly represents leading energy institutions, often assisting companies with large transactions. Continues to build on its sterling private equity capabilities, regularly completing sophisticated M&A on behalf of funds and portfolio companies.
3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP hs a flourishing force in the state recommended for its national platform and ability to handle large-scale corporate transactions. Diverse practice particularly adept at representing clients in the energy, technology and financial services spaces. Also regularly sought after by private equity funds and their portfolio companies.
Band 4
4 Bracewell LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBracewell have a strong, energy-focused M&A practice with experience representing buyers, sellers and financial institutions. Well versed in the full suite of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, M&A and dispositions.
4 Haynes and Boone, LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHaynes and Boone's client base includes major corporations and private equity groups. The firm has particular expertise assisting with midmarket transactions. Experienced in all manner of corporate transactions, including LBOs and hostile takeovers. Well versed in representing clients in the energy, chemicals and food and beverage sectors, among other fields.
4 Holland & Knight LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP is active on mid-cap M&A with a particular focus on the representation of energy and natural resources companies. Also frequently sought by private equity funds, investors and banks. Possesses extensive experience in fund formation matters and also advises companies on corporate governance issues.
4 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth has a highly skilled corporate and M&A practice with expertise in energy and technology. Talented team handling large transactions for leading energy clients, with additional expertise in investment funds. Also sought after by financial advisers, MLPs, boards of directors and special committees.
4 Jackson Walker LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJackson Walker has a diverse practice with expertise in a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy, healthcare and technology. Regularly works with investment funds in midmarket transactions, with additional experience handling cross-border deals. Client base comprises public and private companies, and various funds.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright advises both private and public clients across the full spectrum of corporate issues, including M&A, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Strong domestic and international presence, advising big names in energy, manufacturing and other industries. Also equipped to advise family-owned businesses on sales and purchases.
4 Shearman & Sterling LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedShearman & Sterling has a solid M&A team with experienced corporate partners in cities across the state. Advises corporate and private equity clients on a wide range of high-value transactions.
4 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett is sought out by clients for a range of corporate transactions. Particularly adept at handling complex M&A within the oil and gas space. Has notable experience acting on behalf of private equity funds, as well as both private and public companies.
Band 5
5 Foley & Lardner LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFoley & Lardner handles both private and public transactions including M&A and private equity matters. Also experienced handling leveraged buyouts and joint ventures. Offers particular expertise advising family-owned companies across a range of industries and business sectors.
5 Jones DayCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJones Day mixes a strong corporate practice with a global presence, making it a top choice to handle international transactions. Experienced across the whole corporate spectrum, including joint ventures, restructurings and private equity matters. Equipped to assist clients operating in a wide variety of sectors, including technology and energy.
5 Locke Lord LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedLocke Lord has deep M&A expertise as well as experience handling complex advisory matters. Offers comprehensive client service to large energy, healthcare and media clients, with the ability to handle complex international transactions. Particular strength advising clients with regard to corporate governance, corporate trust and operational issues.
5 Porter Hedges LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedPorter Hedges LLP assists clients operating in an array of industries with matters around the country, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Has extensive experience handling mid-market transactions, with significant knowledge of corporate restructuring and corporate governance issues. Well versed in the representation of private equity funds, independent board committees and public and privately held companies.
5 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has an experienced team handling a range of high-value complex transactions. Frequently handles cross-border energy deals. Expertise covers matters such as M&A and joint ventures.
5 White & Case LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWhite & Case LLP is a growing presence in the Texas market, and is comfortable handling high-level transactions in the energy, infrastructure and consumer products sectors. The team represents public and private companies and private equity clients in a broad suite of matters.
5 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP is home to a transactional team with a strong focus on the midmarket. Counsels a diverse range of clients including private equity firms, public companies and investors.