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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Jon A Ballis
    E
    Jon A Ballis
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years Ranked

    Jon Ballis is chairman of Kirkland & Ellis. He is a highly experienced practitioner who is well versed in representing private equity firms in substantial transactions.

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Band 1

  1. Brian F Richards
    1
    Brian F Richards
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Brian Richards is a strong presence in the market who is notably active representing private equity clients in the sale of companies. He regularly handles international mandates.

  2. Sanford E Perl
    1
    Sanford E Perl
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Sanford Perl is a leading corporate lawyer who represents prominent private equity firms. His experience includes acting on multibillion-dollar mergers.

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Band 2

  1. Amit Mehta
    2
    Amit Mehta
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Amit Mehta is a key partner in the team. He assists private equity clients with the acquisition of businesses.

  2. Brooks B Gruemmer
    2
    Brooks B Gruemmer
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Brooks Gruemmer represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies, among other clients. He often works on sales and acquisitions.

  3. Kimberly A deBeers
    2
    Kimberly A deBeers
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Kimberly deBeers' experience includes advising portfolio companies on transactions. Her practice regularly sees her handling international deals.

  4. Neill Jakobe
    2
    Neill Jakobe
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Neill Jakobe acts on high-value transactions in the private equity space. He advises on acquisitions and dispositions, among other deals.

  5. Stephen L Ritchie
    2
    Stephen L Ritchie
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Stephen Ritchie's practice includes representing private equity firms and portfolio companies in major transactions. He regularly advises on complex acquisitions and sales.

3

Band 3

  1. Bradley Schmarak
    3
    Bradley Schmarak
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Bradley Schmarak is adept at handling transactions in the private equity space. He possesses experience in recapitalizations and debt and equity raises.

  2. Chris E Abbinante
    3
    Chris E Abbinante
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Chris Abbinante represents private equity sponsors and corporations in large transactions. He has experience in the life sciences sector.

  3. Christopher Sheaffer
    3
    Christopher Sheaffer
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Christopher Sheaffer acts for clients in the space on various acquisitions. Sheaffer chairs Paul Hastings' corporate department in Chicago and is recognized for his growing profile.

  4. Douglas C Gessner
    3
    Douglas C Gessner
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Douglas Gessner has a practice which includes recapitalizations and the formation of private equity funds. He also frequently handles acquisitions and sales.

  5. Gary R Silverman
    3
    Gary R Silverman
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Gary Silverman represents private equity funds in acquisitions and is active on work with international scope. He is well known in the market, and commentators note his experience in the space.

  6. Kimberly T. Smith
    3
    Kimberly T. Smith
    Katten
    Katten | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Kimberly Smith is recognized for her capabilities in M&A. She has additional expertise in LBOs and joint ventures. She serves as the global chair of Katten's corporate department.

  7. Matthew J Richards
    3
    Matthew J Richards
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Matthew Richards has an impressive practice that includes advising on international deals. He is experienced in handling acquisitions and divestitures for private equity firms.

  8. Michael B Gray
    3
    Michael B Gray
    Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
    Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Michael Gray is adept at handling private equity and venture capital matters. His expertise covers financings and fund formations.

  9. Mitchell Roth
    3
    Mitchell Roth
    Much Shelist, P.C.
    Much Shelist, P.C. | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Mitchell Roth represents private equity firms in transactions such as platform acquisitions. His clients also include investors and entrepreneurs.

  10. Richard J Campbell
    3
    Richard J Campbell
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Richard Campbell frequently handles M&A and capital markets transactions. He is experienced in advising on cross-border matters.

  11. Ted M Frankel
    3
    Ted M Frankel
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Ted Frankel represents a range of clients that include private equity sponsors. He has strong skills in acquisitions, divestitures and recapitalizations.

  12. Teri Lindquist
    3
    Teri Lindquist
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Teri Lindquist represents private equity firms in acquisitions and frequently acts on fund formation work. She has further expertise in leveraged buyouts and workouts.

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Band 4

  1. 4
    Andrew W McCune
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Andrew McCune of Holland & Knight represents private equity firms in transactions such as platform acquisitions. He has further expertise in deals such as divestitures.

  2. Brendan Head
    4
    Brendan Head
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    Brendan Head is engaged on numerous transactions in the private equity space. He has experience acting on acquisitions and joint ventures.

  3. Corey Fox
    4
    Corey Fox
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Corey Fox is a respected practitioner who works on a host of deals. His expertise covers financings and M&A.

  4. Gregory Metz
    4
    Gregory Metz
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Gregory Metz acts on private equity transactions. He often advises on deals within the construction, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

  5. James R Cruger
    4
    James R Cruger
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked

    James Cruger is a notable lawyer in private equity transactions. He often handles deals such as M&A and divestitures.

  6. Jeffrey Smith
    4
    Jeffrey Smith
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked

    Jeffrey Smith represents private equity firms in acquisitions and stock sales. He also handles joint ventures, mergers and restructurings.

  7. 4
    Kristian Werling
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Kristian Werling is highlighted by market sources for his experience in private equity transactions. He is experienced in handling healthcare deals.

  8. Mark A Harris
    4
    Mark A Harris
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Mark Harris possesses notable experience representing companies in the process of being sold. He acts for clients in sectors such as healthcare, technology and manufacturing.

  9. Mark R Grossmann
    4
    Mark R Grossmann
    Katten
    Katten | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mark Grossmann's practice incorporates expertise in both strategic and private equity M&A. He often advises on cross-border transactions.

  10. Michael Shaw
    4
    Michael Shaw
    Much Shelist, P.C.
    Much Shelist, P.C. | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Michael Shaw offers clients deep experience in the private equity space. He heads the private equity and add-on acquisitions practices at Much Shelist.

  11. Raymond F. Bogenrief
    4
    Raymond F. Bogenrief
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Raymond Bogenrief has an excellent reputation for his work representing clients in private equity and acquisitions.

  12. Richard Radnay
    4
    Richard Radnay
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Richard Radnay works on a range of transactions including domestic and cross-border M&A. His sector expertise covers healthcare, life sciences and technology.

  13. Robert Davis
    4
    Robert Davis
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Robert Davis is a private equity expert who routinely advises clients on sophisticated buyouts, M&A and investments.

  14. Ross Emmerman
    4
    Ross Emmerman
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Ross Emmerman of Loeb & Loeb LLP is a notable figure in midmarket M&A. He regularly undertakes work in the private equity space.

  15. Steven V Napolitano
    4
    Steven V Napolitano
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked

    Steven Napolitano's clients include private equity firms. He frequently acts on M&A and leveraged buyouts.

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Up and Coming

  1. Kelly Padgett
    U
    Kelly Padgett
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Kelly Padgett frequently assists with divestitures and acquisitions for private equity firms.

  2. Timothy Castelli
    U
    Timothy Castelli
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Timothy Castelli assists significant players in the private equity market with a range of transactions. His broad industry expertise includes experience in technology and pharmaceuticals.

Associates to watch

  1. Daniel Miles
    Daniel Miles
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Daniel Miles is a rising associate with a growing reputation. He advises clients on high-profile sales and acquisitions.

  2. Samuel Domjen
    Samuel Domjen
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Private Equity: Buyouts
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked

    Samuel Domjen is an associate in the Chicago office and frequently assists private equity clients with M&A transactions.