Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: The Elite | USA
Texas
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Band 1
1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a talented corporate team with a firm presence in the Texas M&A market. The team 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. It is active in a number of industries, including chemicals and retail, with a notable focus on energy. The firm is noted for its market-leading representation of private equity clients.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP 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. Its talented team has extensive experience handling complex cross-jurisdictional transactions. The team has the capacity to handle multibillion-dollar matters. The firm is also noted for its work in the private equity space.
1 Vinson & Elkins LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP is a dominant force in the Texas market with capabilities in energy and infrastructure, among other areas. It has extraordinary bench strength, with expertise across the whole corporate and M&A spectrum, including corporate governance issues and private equity investments. The firm is 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 Elite2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a respected group handling highly sophisticated and complex matters in public M&A and private equity-led deals. It 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 Elite2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is a respected operator in the Texas M&A market. The firm represents a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors and private equity firms. It is equipped to handle deals for clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, among others. The firm is well supported by strong national and international capabilities.
Band 3
3 AkinCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 4 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. The team is experienced in representing large entities in the energy market, often assisting with complex mergers, divestitures and acquisitions. The firm also offers expertise representing clients operating in the healthcare, retail and telecommunications industries.
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Corporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBaker Botts L.L.P. has a respected practice offering a broad range of services, including financing, M&A and securities offerings. The team regularly represents leading energy institutions, often assisting companies with large transactions. The firm 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 Elite2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is recommended for its national platform and ability to handle large-scale corporate transactions. The firm's diverse practice is particularly adept at representing clients in the energy, technology and financial services spaces. It is also regularly sought after by private equity funds and their portfolio companies.
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedA&O Shearman 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 Bracewell LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBracewell LLP has a strong, energy-focused M&A practice with experience representing buyers, sellers and financial institutions. It is well-versed in the full suite of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, M&A and dispositions.
4 Haynes and Boone, LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHaynes and Boone, LLP's client base includes major corporations and private equity groups. The firm has particular expertise assisting with midmarket transactions. It is experienced in all manner of corporate transactions, including LBOs and hostile takeovers. The firm is well-versed in representing clients in the energy, chemicals and food and beverage sectors, among other fields.
4 Holland & Knight LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP is active on mid-cap M&A with a particular focus on the representation of energy and natural resources companies. It is also frequently sought after by private equity funds, investors and banks. The firm possesses extensive experience in fund formation matters and also advises companies on corporate governance issues.
4 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a highly skilled corporate and M&A practice with expertise in energy and technology. Its talented team handles large transactions for leading energy clients, with additional expertise in investment funds. The firm is also sought after by financial advisers, MLPs, boards of directors and special committees.
4 Jackson Walker LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP has a diverse practice with expertise in a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy, healthcare and technology. The team regularly works with investment funds in midmarket transactions, with additional experience handling cross-border deals. The firm's client base comprises public and private companies, and various funds.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 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. The firm has a strong domestic and international presence, advising big names in energy, manufacturing and other industries. It is also equipped to advise family-owned businesses on sales and purchases.
4 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is sought out by clients for a range of corporate transactions. The firm is particularly adept at handling complex M&A within the oil and gas space. The team 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 Elite2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP handles both private and public transactions including M&A and private equity matters. The firm is also experienced in handling leveraged buyouts and joint ventures. It offers particular expertise advising family-owned companies across a range of industries and business sectors.
5 Jones DayCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedJones Day mixes a strong corporate practice with a global presence, making it a top choice to handle international transactions. The team is experienced across the whole corporate spectrum, including joint ventures, restructurings and private equity matters. The firm is equipped to assist clients operating in a wide variety of sectors, including technology and energy.
5 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP has deep M&A expertise as well as experience handling complex advisory matters. The firm offers comprehensive client service to large energy, healthcare and media clients, with the ability to handle complex international transactions. The team has particular strength advising clients with regard to corporate governance, corporate trust and operational issues.
On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
5 White & Case LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 5 | 2 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. It represents public and private companies and private equity clients in a broad suite of matters.
5 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acts for an array of corporate clientele including private equity firms, public companies and financial institutions. The team is well-versed in corporate transactions such as M&A, takeovers, buyouts and joint ventures. The firm has a strong presence across the energy, infrastructure, media and manufacturing sectors.
5 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP is home to a transactional team with a strong focus on the midmarket. The team counsels a diverse range of clients including private equity firms, public companies and investors.