Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Senior Statespeople
- Michael MorganLane Powell PC
Band 1
Band 2
- Alan C Smith Fenwick18 Years Ranked
- Christopher J Voss K&L Gates17 Years Ranked
- David Clarke Perkins Coie LLP14 Years Ranked
- Joseph D Weinstein Davis Wright Tremaine LLP21 Years Ranked
- Michael Hutchings DLA Piper LLP (US)15 Years Ranked
- Sonya Erickson Cooley LLP17 Years Ranked
- Stephan Coonrod K&L Gates20 Years Ranked
- Stewart Landefeld Perkins Coie LLP21 Years Ranked
- Trenton Dykes DLA Piper LLP (US)11 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Annette Becker K&L Gates8 Years Ranked
- Brent Jones Stoel Rives LLP10 Years Ranked
- Duff Bryant Stoel Rives LLP18 Years Ranked
- Dwight Wheaton Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS3 Years Ranked
- Gary J Kocher K&L Gates19 Years Ranked
- Jessica Pearlman K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- John W Robertson Cooley LLP17 Years Ranked
- Matthew LeMaster Davis Wright Tremaine LLP8 Years Ranked
- Michael Nordtvedt Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati10 Years Ranked
- Robert C. Seidel Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS10 Years Ranked
- Pat FrankeLane Powell PC
Band 4
- Christopher Barry Dorsey & Whitney LLP14 Years Ranked
- Effie Toshav Fenwick1 Years Ranked
- Eric DeJong Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jeana Kim Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Michaels Davis Wright Tremaine LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mike Moyer BakerHostetler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Sarah Tune Davis Wright Tremaine LLP6 Years Ranked
- Sean McCann Davis Wright Tremaine LLP4 Years Ranked
- Tyler Hollenbeck DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
- Walter Maas III Karr Tuttle Campbell4 Years Ranked
- William Bromfield Fenwick12 Years Ranked
- Paige DavisLane Powell PC
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 5 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 its expertise in cross-border securities and tax issues relating to Canada.1 Perkins Coie LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 5 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&A2023 | Band 1 | 5 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&A2023 | Band 2 | 5 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&A2023 | Band 2 | 3 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&A2023 | Band 2 | 5 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.
Band 3
3 Cairncross & Hempelmann, PSCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 3 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&A2023 | Band 3 | 3 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&A2023 | Band 3 | 5 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 Foster Garvey PCCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedFoster Garvey has a well-regarded team advising private and public companies on various matters, including SEC filings, M&A transactions and corporate financing and governance. Its lawyers are particularly commended for its counsel to maritime, healthcare, transportation and hospitality industry players.3 Karr Tuttle CampbellCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKarr Tuttle Campbell has a prominent Seattle based M&A team that is noted for their work across various sectors including technology, manufacturing and retail. They have particular expertise in advising companies on the federal and state tax implications of their transactions.3 Stoel Rives LLPCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedStoel Rives represented Hardwoods Distribution and its subsidiaries in connection with its planned purchase of Novo Building Products Holdings from an affiliate of Blue Wolf Capital Partners. The firm also represented Hardwoods Distribution in connection with the debt financing for the acquisition.