Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Brian J McCarthy
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    Brian J McCarthy
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked

    Brian McCarthy offers top-flight representation to a client base consisting of major investment banks and corporate entities in connection with M&A, corporate governance and financings.

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Band 1

  1. Alison S Ressler
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    Alison S Ressler
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Alison Ressler enjoys a formidable reputation in the market for her strong command of M&A in both the corporate and private equity context.

  2. Charles K Ruck
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    Charles K Ruck
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Charles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.

  3. Jonathan K Layne
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    Jonathan K Layne
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Jonathan Layne impresses interviewees with his deep expertise in M&A and corporate governance issues.

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Band 2

  1. Jeffrey H Cohen
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    Jeffrey H Cohen
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

    Jeffrey Cohen serves as an adviser to private equity funds and companies in major transactions across a great many industries.

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Band 3

  1. Eric M Krautheimer
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    Eric M Krautheimer
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Eric Krautheimer represents companies, private equity firms and financial advisers in M&A in a range of industries.

  2. Kevin Masuda
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    Kevin Masuda
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Kevin Masuda serves as cochair of the firm's media, entertainment and technology group as well as the betting and gaming group, and is routinely involved in M&A deals in those sectors.

  3. Michael A Woronoff
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    Michael A Woronoff
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Michael Woronoff represents an enviable stable of private equity firms and corporates in significant M&A, restructuring and financing transactions.

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Band 4

  1. Benyamin S Ross
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    Benyamin S Ross
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Benyamin Ross is a widely respected corporate attorney. He regularly handles transactions in the technology, media and entertainment industries.

  2. Christopher H Patay
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    Christopher H Patay
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Christopher Patay assists domestic and international clients with M&A and joint venture deals across a broad array of industries.

  3. David Hernand
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    David Hernand
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    David Hernand handles public and private M&A in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. He acts for companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.

  4. Geoffrey M. Ossias
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    Geoffrey M. Ossias
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Geoffrey Ossias is noted for his work handling venture capital mandates. He further advises clients in the technology and healthcare fields on acquisitions.

  5. Katherine Ku
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    Katherine Ku
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Katherine Ku is a talented attorney whose excellent practice is utilized by public and private companies. She routinely handles M&A, joint ventures and financings.

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Up and Coming

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    Anne Lieberman
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Anne Lieberman is a growing talent in the M&A market who is experienced representing public and private companies. She has particular expertise in life sciences and technology transactions.

  2. David Niemeyer
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    David Niemeyer
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    David Niemeyer is a talented up-and-comer who is recognized for his work in heavyweight transactions. He regularly represents clients in international deals, and is active across a broad range of industries.