Corporate/M&A: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 5
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Provided by Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord's corporate and transactional lawyers have represented U.S. and multinational publicly traded entities and private concerns in nearly every industry for over a century. Our knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies. The Firm's reputation for responsiveness and business judgment is unsurpassed. We build strong relationships to support our clients' general counsel and frequently serve as leading outside general counsel for middle market clients and emerging companies. The Firm’s corporate practice spans a wide range of industries, including: energy and infrastructure, financial services, health care, insurance, life sciences, real estate and hospitality, and technology, media and telecommunications.
Chambers Review
Locke Lord 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.
Work Highlights
- Locke Lord LLP advised WM in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative’s US business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Locke Lord team are capable of handling complex corporate matters."
"The lawyers at Locke Lord provide extraordinary customer service. They're exceptionally skilled on M&A matters."
"We have never been left waiting on Locke Lord to provide their insightful advice. They provide absolutely excellent service."
"The Locke Lord team are capable of handling complex corporate matters."
"The lawyers at Locke Lord provide extraordinary customer service. They're exceptionally skilled on M&A matters."
"We have never been left waiting on Locke Lord to provide their insightful advice. They provide absolutely excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Bill Swanstrom routinely advises on a host of corporate issues and M&A. He currently serves as cochair of the firm's energy group.
Don Glendenning demonstrates significant strength in acquisitions and dispositions, among other transactions.
"Don is nothing short of phenomenal. His business acumen, legal mind and overall service level is unrivaled."
"Don is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with."
Joe Perillo is an experienced M&A practitioner who is cochair of the firm's corporate and transactional department and chair of the firm's mergers and acquisitions section.
"His negotiation style is super flexible."
Jennie Simmons is recognized as an up-and-coming practitioner in the Texas private equity M&A market.
"Jennie is the first person I'd call for an M&A project."
Ranked Lawyers at
Locke Lord LLP
Texas