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 & Affiliates17 Years Ranked
- Jamie Leigh Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Josh Dubofsky Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Luke J Bergstrom Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Mark M Bekheit Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael Diz Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Robert Ishii Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
- Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
- Steve L Camahort Paul Hastings LLP23 Years Ranked
- Steven Tonsfeldt Cooley LLP23 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP22 Years Ranked
- Alessandra Love Freshfields US LLP6 Years Ranked
- Anthony McCusker Goodwin14 Years Ranked
- Benet O'Reilly Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP6 Years Ranked
- Bomi Lee Fenwick5 Years Ranked
- Brandon C Parris Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
- Christopher R Moore Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Daniel R. Mitz A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
- John A Fisher Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kris S Withrow Fenwick4 Years Ranked
- Kyle C Krpata Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP16 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Chu Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- Leif King Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
- Michael Dorf A&O Shearman15 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Bryan Morrison Foerster9 Years Ranked
- Sally Wagner Partin Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
- William Choe Arnold & Porter8 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Gordon K DavidsonFenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 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 SonsiniWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 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 McCrathMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 12 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 KingSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A2025 | Star Individuals | 23 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&A2025 | Band 1 | 20 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 FlaumHogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 23 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 RinglerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 18 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&A2025 | Band 1 | 23 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&A2025 | Band 2 | 14 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&A2025 | Band 2 | 23 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&A2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedAmr Razzak's practice includes expertise in M&A, corporate governance and investments.3 Jamie LeighCooley LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJamie Leigh is cochair of the firm's M&A group. She has extensive experience representing clients in the technology sector.3 Josh DubofskyLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 6 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&A2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLuke Bergstrom is active on deals in the technology, life sciences and consumer products industries.
3 Mark M BekheitLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 6 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 DizDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMichael Diz serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.
3 Robert IshiiWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Sharon R FlanaganSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSharon Flanagan demonstrates particular strength in M&A in the technology and life sciences industries.3 Steve L CamahortPaul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 23 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&A2025 | Band 3 | 23 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 DenenbergDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 22 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 4 Anthony McCuskerGoodwin | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedAnthony McCusker demonstrates pronounced strength in technology transactions, acting on behalf of a diverse corporate client base. He serves as the firm's chair.
4 Benet O'ReillyCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedBenet O'Reilly of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is recognized for his high quality work in public and private M&A in the technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals spaces. Additional capabilities can be seen in his experience in restructurings and private equity investments.
4 Bomi LeeFenwick | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrandon Parris has extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.4 Christopher R MooreCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Moore of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a prominent presence in the market with strength handling public and private M&A deals.
4 Daniel R. MitzA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedDaniel Mitz possesses deep expertise in M&A, especially in the technology sector. He is additionally experienced in corporate governance matters.4 John A FisherFreshfields US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJohn Fisher of Freshfields 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 16 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedLawrence Chu is a talented corporate lawyer who is known for his strength in the technology arena, among other industries.4 Leif KingBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 18 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 15 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&A2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMichael O'Bryan is an excellent M&A attorney with demonstrable experience with transactions in the energy, technology and agriculture sectors.4 Sally Wagner PartinSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSally Wagner Partin is a highly regarded partner who routinely assists public and private companies in M&A transactions. Her industry knowledge is particularly strong in life sciences, financial services and technology.
4 William ChoeArnold & Porter | Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedWilliam Choe concentrates his practice on domestic and cross-border M&A deals in the technology space.
Up and Coming
U Jackie LiuMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJackie Liu is a recognized up-and-comer in the M&A market. She boasts a proven track record advising public and private companies, and has further knowledge in corporate governance matters.
U Jalpit AminHogan Lovells US LLP | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJalpit Amin is a rising star in M&A who routinely advises clients on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
U Rich MullenWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Corporate/M&A2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRich Mullen represents clients across a broad range of M&A and corporate governance matters. He has particular expertise in representing technology and life sciences companies.