Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

Utah

This chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures capitalizations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisors, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

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Band 1
  1. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Dorsey & Whitney is renowned throughout the state for its securities, venture capital and public company work, and is also involved in private equity matters, advising on fund formation as well as buyout investments into portfolio companies. The firm benefits greatly from Dorsey's international profile, with its Utah-based lawyers regularly working alongside colleagues based in other jurisdictions. It has notable experience representing clients in the technology sector.
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Band 2
  1. Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar
    2
    Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Dentons boasts a substantial team with expertise across the full spectrum of corporate transactions. The firm advises on corporate finance, private equity and corporate restructuring, among other areas. Dentons represents clients in a broad range of industries, including financial services, life sciences and technology, and is active in the emerging company space.
  2. 2
    Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, A Professional Corporation
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is an established Salt Lake City firm with a respected and experienced corporate team. It regularly assists private equity firms with Utah-related investments and disposals, in addition to advising notable public and private companies on large-scale M&A. The firm also provides counsel on regulatory securities matters.
  3. Snell & Wilmer LLP
    2
    Snell & Wilmer LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Snell & Wilmer has a compact team with experience acting as buyer and seller-side counsel on commercial acquisitions, with further expertise in the field of domestic and international mergers, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. The firm also regularly assists clients with corporate spinouts and related tax and structuring issues. It is often active on real estate deals.
  4. Stoel Rives LLP
    2
    Stoel Rives LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Stoel Rives has a highly respected department with expertise covering a broad range of corporate matters. The firm advises on securities offerings and venture capital investments, as well as regulatory compliance and licensing agreements. It has further strength in debt and equity financing mandates, maintaining its position as one of the dominant firms in the market. Stoel Rives boasts a broad client base which includes clients in the energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
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Band 3
  1. Holland & Hart LLP
    3
    Holland & Hart LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Holland & Hart is especially noted for its work with emerging companies and for its early-stage venture capital practice. The firm is particularly active on financing mandates for clients in the technology sector, while also acting on transactions in the healthcare, media and education fields.
  2. Mayer Brown LLP
    3
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Mayer Brown boasts a strong team of corporate practitioners with the ability to act on significant M&A matters. The firm also represents clients in matters relating to equity financing.
  3. Parsons Behle & Latimer PC
    3
    Parsons Behle & Latimer PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Parsons Behle & Latimer is especially well known for its M&A work in the energy and natural resources space, and also has a strong practice in real estate M&A. The firm regularly assists clients with asset sales as well as securities transactions. Parsons shows particular strength in the middle market, advising companies across a broad array of industries.
  4. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
    4
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Ballard Spahr is active on both local and international work. The firm's expertise spans multiple sectors, including energy, healthcare, real estate and particularly life sciences, with notable experience representing several Utah-based biotechnology and medical device companies. Ballard Spahr provides corporate advice on fund formation and equity transactions.
  2. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    4
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Kirkland & Ellis represents clients across the spectrum of corporate matters including private equity M&A, fund formation and capital markets. The firm is particularly active in the technology and insurance sectors.
  3. Kirton McConkie
    4
    Kirton McConkie
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Kirton McConkie is recognized as a significant player in the Salt Lake City market and is active across a broad range of corporate transactions. The firm has particular expertise advising on shareholder issues, asset acquisitions and disposals, as well as securities matters.
  4. Bennett, Tueller, Johnson & Deere
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4
  5. Kunzler Law Group
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4