Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Amr Razzak Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked- Jamie Leigh Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
Josh Dubofsky Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Luke J Bergstrom Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Mark M Bekheit Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Michael Diz Debevoise & Plimpton LLP9 Years Ranked
Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
Steve L Camahort Paul Hastings LLP22 Years Ranked- Steven Tonsfeldt Cooley LLP22 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP21 Years Ranked
Alessandra Simons Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
Anthony McCusker Goodwin13 Years Ranked- Bomi Lee Fenwick4 Years Ranked
Brandon C Parris Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
Christopher R Moore Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
Craig Adas Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP15 Years Ranked
Daniel R. Mitz A&O Shearman12 Years Ranked
David A Richardson DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
John A Fisher Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer4 Years Ranked- Kris S Withrow Fenwick3 Years Ranked
Kyle C Krpata Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP15 Years Ranked
Lawrence Chu Goodwin7 Years Ranked
Leif King Baker McKenzie17 Years Ranked
Michael Dorf A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
Michael O'Bryan Morrison Foerster8 Years Ranked
Nancy Yamaguchi Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked- Robert Ishii Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
William Choe Arnold & Porter7 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Gordon K Davidson
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedGordon Davidson deploys his wealth of experience on behalf of household-name clients in significant domestic and cross-border M&A deals. He is especially active in life sciences and technology transactions.S Larry W Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedLarry Sonsini continues to enjoy an esteemed reputation as a foremost Silicon Valley lawyer. His robust track record includes handling landmark M&A deals in the technology space.
Eminent Practitioners
E Eric McCrath
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 11 Years RankedEric McCrath counts a number of leading technology corporations among his stable of clients. He serves as chair of Morrison Foerster.
Star Individuals
Kenton J King
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Star Individuals | 22 Years RankedKenton King is universally viewed as a luminary of the corporate market. A roster of household-name clients seek out his expertise in high-end M&A, particularly those in the technology space.
Band 1
1 Douglas N CogenFenwick | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDouglas Cogen represents companies and boards of directors in significant corporate transactions and governance issues, and sits as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.
1 Keith A Flaum
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedKeith Flaum focuses his practice on the representation of major public and private companies in high-end domestic and international M&A.
1 Michael Ringler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMichael Ringler operates a highly respected corporate practice which encompasses expertise in complex M&A, joint ventures and divestitures, as well as experience in proxy contests and hostile takeovers. He is particularly active in technology transactions.
1 Richard ClimanHogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedRichard Climan retains an enviable position in the upper echelon of the corporate market. He has an impressive track record of acting in transformative transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Band 2
2 Jane RossHogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedJane Ross is sought after by a host of significant technology and pharmaceutical companies for counsel in high-value M&A.
2 Martin W KormanWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMartin Korman provides expert advice to public and private companies on corporate transactions and governance issues.
Band 3
3 Amr RazzakSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked"Amr was fantastic. He's very experienced and has a good ability to collaborate and coordinate with other parties."3 Jamie Leigh
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJamie Leigh is cochair of the firm's M&A group. She has extensive experience representing clients in the technology sector.3 Josh Dubofsky
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJosh Dubofsky has a broad transactional practice that includes the representation of public and private companies in M&A and governance matters.3 Luke J BergstromLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedLuke Bergstrom is active on deals in the technology, life sciences and consumer products industries. He serves as global vice chair of the firm's technology industry group.3 Mark M BekheitLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMark Bekheit advises leading companies on M&A, joint ventures and investment deals. He has particular experience in the life sciences and technology sectors.3 Michael Diz
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMichael Diz is the global cochair of the Debevoise & Plimpton LLP M&A group. He serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.3 Sharon R Flanagan
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSharon Flanagan demonstrates particular strength in M&A in the technology and life sciences industries.3 Steve L Camahort
Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedSteve Camahort handles an extensive range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences M&A.3 Steven TonsfeldtCooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedSteven Tonsfeldt is sought out by public and private companies to handle a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Band 4
4 Alan Denenberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedAlan Denenberg maintains a highly respected practice that sees him frequently engaged in large public and private transactions in a broad variety of industries.4 Alessandra SimonsDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAlessandra Simons advises companies of all sizes in M&A and corporate governance matters, and is especially active in the technology sector.4 Anthony McCusker
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedAnthony McCusker demonstrates pronounced strength in technology transactions, acting on behalf of a diverse corporate client base.4 Bomi LeeFenwick | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBomi Lee is a talented attorney whose practice is utilized by a clientele of prominent companies and their boards. She exhibits skills in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues, among other matters.4 Brandon C ParrisMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked"Brandon is an excellent lawyer with a high degree of expertise in complex corporate transactions."4 Christopher R Moore
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedChristopher Moore is a prominent presence in the market with strength handling public and private M&A deals.4 Craig Adas
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedCraig Adas represents both corporate and private equity interests in a range of high-profile transactions.4 Daniel R. Mitz
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDaniel Mitz possesses deep expertise in M&A, especially in the technology sector. He is additionally experienced in corporate governance matters.4 David A Richardson
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavid Richardson maintains a broad corporate practice that demonstrates skills in M&A and financing matters. He works closely with clients in the technology space.4 John A Fisher
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJohn Fisher is a highly regarded corporate attorney who counts a number of prominent companies among his clientele. He is well versed in M&A and joint ventures.4 Kris S WithrowFenwick | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKris Withrow draws praise for his high-quality corporate practice. He advises clients in domestic and cross-border M&A across an array of industries.4 Kyle C KrpataWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedKyle Krpata comes recommended for his adroit handling of corporate transactions in the technology space. His expertise also includes private equity, venture capital investments and corporate governance.4 Lawrence ChuGoodwin | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedLawrence Chu is a talented corporate lawyer who is known for his strength in the technology arena, among other industries.4 Leif King
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedLeif King provides quality counsel in M&A and corporate governance matters. His clientele consists of well-known public and private companies.4 Michael DorfA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedMichael Dorf maintains a broad transactional practice which includes M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs and venture capital matters. He handles domestic and cross-border transactions across a range of sectors.4 Michael O'BryanMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMichael O'Bryan is an excellent M&A attorney with demonstrable experience with transactions in the energy, technology and agriculture sectors.4 Nancy Yamaguchi
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNancy Yamaguchi offers excellent counsel to clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, with particular prominence in cross-border deals involving Japanese interests. She is active in deals in the financial services, automotive and technology industries, among others.4 Robert IshiiWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRobert Ishii represents both public and private companies on various M&A matters. He has particularly strong experience in the technology and life sciences spaces.4 William Choe
Arnold & Porter | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedWilliam Choe concentrates his practice on domestic and cross-border M&A deals in the technology space.