Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | USA

California: San Diego

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.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Well-regarded corporate practice with significant strengths in the life sciences and technology industries. Statewide coverage includes formidable offerings in Palo Alto, San Francisco and San Diego. Acts for clients of all sizes, from emerging companies to multinational corporations, in a variety of transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. Also has significant experience acting for financial advisers in complex transactions.
  2. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Features a deep bench of highly experienced counsel especially well versed in advising technology and life sciences clients on a diverse range of transactions. Advises entrepreneurial startups as well as multinational corporations on corporate governance, financing and M&A. Leverages its network of offices in Asia and Europe in its handling of international deals. Excellent statewide reach with offices in San Diego, Palo Alto and Los Angeles.
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Band 2

  1. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Respected corporate team noted by sources for its global reach and high-quality service. Handles large-scale M&A across a range of industries, including retail, technology and life sciences. Acts for companies of all sizes in strategic and financing transactions, and has extensive experience in public offerings.
  2. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Advises clients on complex transactions across a range of industries, with a focus on those in the life sciences space. Acts for a diverse client base, including startups and public companies.
  3. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    A well-respected international firm with capabilities across California. Maintains a fine track record for its work on behalf of corporations and other stakeholders on M&A, and offers wide-ranging industry expertise across healthcare, technology, and media and entertainment. Provides counsel on a variety of corporate transactions and leveraged financings. Particularly highly regarded for its capabilities on complex cross-border transactions.