Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 3
Band 4
Benyamin S Ross Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
Christopher H Patay Pillsbury5 Years Ranked
David Hernand Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked
Geoffrey M. Ossias Goodwin6 Years Ranked
Katherine Ku Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
Lawrence M Braun Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP21 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Brian J McCarthy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedBrian 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.
Band 1
1 Alison S Ressler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked"Alison is top tier. She provides excellent advice and commands the respect of the board with her extensive experience and pragmatic solutions."
1 Charles K Ruck
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedCharles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.
1 Jonathan K Layne
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedJonathan Layne impresses interviewees with his deep expertise in M&A and corporate governance issues.
Band 2
2 Jeffrey H CohenSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJeffrey Cohen serves as an adviser to private equity funds and companies in major transactions across a great many industries.
Band 3
3 Andrew GarelickSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAndrew Garelick attracts praise for his broad corporate practice which incorporates expertise in M&A, governance matters and corporate restructurings.
3 Eric M KrautheimerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedEric Krautheimer represents companies, private equity firms and financial advisers in M&A in a range of industries.
3 Kevin MasudaGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKevin 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
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedMichael Woronoff represents an enviable stable of private equity firms and corporates in significant M&A, restructuring and financing transactions.
Band 4
4 Benyamin S RossGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBenyamin Ross is a widely respected corporate attorney. He regularly handles transactions in the technology, media and entertainment industries.4 Christopher H Patay
Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Patay assists domestic and international clients with M&A and joint venture deals across a broad array of industries.4 David Hernand
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedDavid 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
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedGeoffrey Ossias is noted for his work handling venture capital mandates. He further advises clients in the technology and healthcare fields on acquisitions.4 Katherine Ku
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKatherine Ku is a talented attorney whose excellent practice is utilized by public and private companies. She routinely handles M&A, joint ventures and financings.4 Lawrence M Braun
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedLawrence Braun offers clients a broad skill set which includes experience with M&A and financing transactions. Companies of all sizes look to him to advise on deals in a number of industries, including healthcare, technology and consumer products.
Up and Coming
U Anne Lieberman
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAnne 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.
U David NiemeyerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedDavid 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.