Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: The Elite | USA
California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedMarket-leading capability in representing sophisticated multinational companies, particularly those in the life sciences industry, in the full range of corporate and transactional matters. Also offers high-level representation to clients in the technology and clean energy sectors, among others.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedExceptionally well-resourced corporate group at the forefront of global M&A capability. Boasts the capacity to handle the largest and most complex transactions on behalf of domestic and international clients. Features deep expertise in all aspects of corporate transactional law. Broad-ranging industry expertise covering technology, media and entertainment, healthcare, retail, energy, and food and beverages, among others. Enviable client base includes multinational public and private companies.
Band 2
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedCorporate powerhouse with an established presence in California, due in part to its four offices located in Orange County, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Exhibits broad corporate, drawing on an extensive roster of highly adept counsel of all levels of seniority. Proficient at handling cross-border M&A transactions and complex joint ventures. Broad-ranging industry sector strength covering energy, consumer products, technology and entertainment, among others.
2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedA high-quality offering for M&A and corporate work in California, covering a variety of market-leading deals and transformative transactions. Well known for advising on corporate governance issues as well as representing financial institutions and private equity investors in cross-border transactions. Handles transactions in the transportation, telecommunications, semiconductor, retail, healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Band 3
3 Paul Hastings LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedA 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.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzieCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedStrong corporate group leveraging an extensive international network of offices to handle substantial multijurisdictional transactions, with particular industry expertise in the technology and telecommunications sectors. It acts for a roster of public and private companies, investment banks and venture capital funds.
4 Cooley LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWell-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.
4 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHighly competent attorneys experienced with handling major corporate transactions across a wide range of industries. Also a strong choice for providing counsel on complex financing transactions and corporate governance issues.
4 Sidley Austin LLPCorporate/M&A: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedLife sciences, biotechnology and healthcare are key areas of strength for the team, which also possesses deep expertise in technology and media-related M&A. Well versed in a wide variety of matters, including mergers of equals, divestitures and spin-outs of business units. Acts for a broad spectrum of clients from startups to multinational Fortune 500 companies, and offers expertise in cross-border M&A.