Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 3
Jodi A Simala Mayer Brown LLP13 Years Ranked
Marc F Sperber Mayer Brown LLP15 Years Ranked
Neal Aizenstein Cooley LLP22 Years Ranked- Olivia Tyrrell Baker McKenzie10 Years Ranked
Paul W Theiss Mayer Brown LLP21 Years Ranked
Steven J Gavin Winston & Strawn LLP11 Years Ranked
William Kucera Mayer Brown LLP15 Years Ranked
Band 4
Brian J Fahrney Sidley Austin LLP9 Years Ranked
Brian W Duwe Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked- Craig A Roeder Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
Jennifer L Keating Mayer Brown LLP8 Years Ranked
Michael A Nemeroff Vedder Price PC16 Years Ranked
Michael DeFranco Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
Peter H Lieberman Greenberg Traurig, LLP15 Years Ranked
Richard C Witzel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
Shilpi Gupta Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
Thomas E. Keim, Jr. Venable LLP16 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Charles W Mulaney Jr
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedCharles Mulaney is a standout name in the market and is active on some of the largest transactions in the space. He regularly advises on multibillion-dollar acquisitions.
S Frederick B Thomas
Mayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedFrederick Thomas has extensive expertise acting for clients in the food and beverage sector. He is highly respected for the depth of his experience on transactions such as M&A.
S Michael A Pucker
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedMichael Pucker acts on substantial transactional mandates in sectors including hospitality and real estate. His practice covers deals such as M&A.
Eminent Practitioners
E Joseph P Gromacki
Jenner & Block LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years RankedJoseph Gromacki chairs the corporate team at Jenner & Block LLP. He assists clients acquiring and selling businesses, including multibillion-dollar transactions.
Band 1
1 Bradley FarisLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedBradley Faris undertakes matters such as acquisitions and joint ventures in the upper echelons of the marketplace. His client base includes those in the healthcare and aviation sectors.
1 Paul L Choi
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedPaul Choi enjoys a top reputation for his distinguished corporate practice. He possesses experience in complex takeover defense, securities matters and M&A. He serves as cochair of Sidley Austin LLP's global M&A practice.
Band 2
2 Andrew L Weil
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedAndrew Weil acts for clients selling and acquiring businesses. He frequently advises public and private companies on cross-border mandates. Additional expertise includes private equity and finance.
Band 3
3 Jodi A SimalaMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJodi Simala's clients include manufacturers and food and beverage companies. She handles a range of deals including M&A and joint ventures.3 Marc F SperberMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedMarc Sperber acts for clients in sectors including energy and food and beverages. He often handles cross-border M&A.3 Neal Aizenstein
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedNeal Aizenstein of Cooley LLP boasts considerable international experience. He acts on corporate venture investments and divestitures.3 Olivia Tyrrell
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedOlivia Tyrrell is involved in high-value transactions on behalf of a range of clients. She frequently handles cross-border matters.3 Paul W TheissMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedPaul Theiss advises clients in sectors such as telecommunications on the full spectrum of deals.3 Steven J Gavin
Winston & Strawn LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedSteven Gavin has a notable presence in the financial sector. He acts on substantial acquisitions and provides advice on corporate governance.3 William KuceraMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedWilliam Kucera is an established name in the M&A market. He acts on deals in sectors such as technology and insurance.
Band 4
4 Brian J FahrneySidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBrian Fahrney acts on high-value M&A. He regularly represents clients in sectors such as finance and energy.4 Brian W DuweSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedBrian Duwe is active in the private equity space and possesses experience relating to IPOs, corporate governance and joint ventures. He demonstrates cross-border capabilities.4 Craig A RoederBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedCraig Roeder's experience includes advising on multibillion-dollar acquisitions. He also handles securities transactions.4 Jennifer L KeatingMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedJennifer Keating is noted for her experience in advising on M&A and divestitures.4 Michael A Nemeroff
Vedder Price PC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedMichael Nemeroff acts for corporations and private equity firms on M&A. He often advises on cross-border mandates.4 Michael DeFrancoBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMichael DeFranco advises clients on high-value M&A and securities matters. His client base includes public and private companies from across a broad range of industries.4 Peter H Lieberman
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedPeter Lieberman is best known for his representation of private equity firms. He regularly advises on acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.4 Richard C WitzelSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedRichard Witzel is active on high-value acquisitions. He notably serves clients in the life sciences sector.4 Shilpi GuptaSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedShilpi Gupta is experienced across both domestic and international M&A, covering industries including aerospace, beverages and automation.4 Thomas E. Keim, Jr.
Venable LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedThomas Keim of Venable LLP is a respected practitioner who acts on M&A and investments. He represents various clients in the financial sector.
Up and Coming
U Ryan FerrisMayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedRyan Ferris is experienced in advising clients from sectors such as hospitality and pharmaceuticals on acquisitions.