Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
- Michael MorganLane Powell PC
Band 1
Band 2
- Alan C Smith Fenwick19 Years Ranked
- Christopher J Voss K&L Gates18 Years Ranked
- David Clarke Perkins Coie LLP15 Years Ranked
- Joseph D Weinstein Davis Wright Tremaine LLP22 Years Ranked
- Sonya Erickson Cooley LLP18 Years Ranked
- Stephan Coonrod K&L Gates21 Years Ranked
- Trenton Dykes DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Annette Becker K&L Gates9 Years Ranked
- Brent Jones Stoel Rives LLP11 Years Ranked
- Duff Bryant Stoel Rives LLP19 Years Ranked
- Dwight Wheaton Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS4 Years Ranked
- Effie Toshav Fenwick2 Years Ranked
- Jessica Pearlman K&L Gates4 Years Ranked
- John W Robertson Cooley LLP18 Years Ranked
- Matthew LeMaster Davis Wright Tremaine LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael Hutchings DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Michael Nordtvedt Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati11 Years Ranked
- Robert C. Seidel Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS11 Years Ranked
- Pat FrankeLane Powell PC
Band 4
- Allison Handy Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Ledbetter DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Eric DeJong Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
- Gary J Kocher K&L Gates20 Years Ranked
- Jeana Kim Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Michaels Davis Wright Tremaine LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael W Moyer BakerHostetler LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Ferrer Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
- Sarah Tune Davis Wright Tremaine LLP7 Years Ranked
- Sean McCann Davis Wright Tremaine LLP5 Years Ranked
- Tyler Hollenbeck DLA Piper LLP (US)6 Years Ranked
- Walter Maas III Karr Tuttle Campbell5 Years Ranked
- William Bromfield Fenwick13 Years Ranked
- Paige DavisLane Powell PC
Up and Coming
- Gregory PyleLane Powell PC
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine is a leader in the market for M&A transactions and is also prevalent in securities matters. The team handles transactional work both regionally and nationally for industry leaders in the technology, hospitality, seafood and energy sectors. Its lawyers are also commended for their expertise in cross-border securities and tax issues relating to Canada.1 Perkins Coie LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedPerkins Coie is recognized as a top player in the market, with significant bench strength in the corporate space. The team is acclaimed for the depth of its experience in matters such as M&A, securities offerings and corporate governance. Its lawyers act for a number of the Northwest's most prestigious blue-chip corporate entities, including companies in the IT and e-commerce sectors.1 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is highly reputed for advising domestic and international companies, ranging in size from startups to global corporations, in the technology, life sciences, media, retail and financial services sectors. Its lawyers provide expert counsel on corporate and securities laws, M&A transactions and IPOs. The team is further noted for assisting entrepreneurs with corporate formation and equity structures.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDLA Piper has a prominent team with expertise in venture capital and M&A deals, fund formation, IPOs and SEC compliance. It has a strong presence in the technology and biotechnology sectors. Its lawyers are noted for their experience in cross-border acquisitions and securities transactions, as well as their growing expertise in blockchain, crowdfunding and other emerging areas in financing.2 FenwickCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedFenwick has a well-established practice with a strong footprint in the life sciences, fintech and computer hardware and software sectors. Its lawyers coordinate with the firm's IP and tax teams to provide comprehensive assistance to emerging businesses and publicly traded companies. The team frequently acts on financing transactions and IPOs.2 K&L GatesCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedK&L Gates is a well-respected team, lauded for its expert handling of M&A and private equity transactions. The team serves emerging to midmarket and international companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing and aerospace sectors. The firm is recognized as a full-service office; the Seattle team is also able to leverage the firm's global presence to offer its corporate clients an international perspective.2 Stoel Rives LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedStoel Rives handles a range of transactions including M&A and strategic alliances. Clients include regional, national and international entities. Sector expertise covers healthcare and renewable energy.
Band 3
3 Cairncross & Hempelmann, PSCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCairncross & Hempelmann is a local firm handling corporate mandates for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established public companies. The team acts on a diverse range of commercial matters including M&A, financings and strategic transactions, with notable activity acting for clients in the technology sector.3 Cooley LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCooley has a highly rated group frequently assisting emerging companies in the technology and life sciences industries. Its lawyers are well versed in assisting clients with cross-border transactions, particularly those involving Europe, China and Canada. The team is further noted for its experience in sophisticated capital markets transactions.3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney is noted for its experience with capital markets transactions, M&A and securities compliance, including corporate governance. The team's industry focus includes mining, manufacturing, energy and technology. The firm is also highlighted for its ability to handle cross-border matters, notably US-Canada mandates.3 Karr Tuttle CampbellCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedKarr Tuttle Campbell has a prominent Seattle-based M&A team that is noted for its work across various sectors including technology, manufacturing and retail. It has particular expertise in advising companies on the federal and state tax implications of their transactions.