Ebadat Law is a Texas-based law firm with a corporate and M&A department that handles high-stakes, time-consuming transactions. The firm has extensive experience in transactions across the cybersecurity, SaaS, consumer goods, energy industrials, sports, finance, and real estate industries, with experience in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Soheil Ebadat is the managing partner of the firm, focusing his practice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and growth equity financings, strategic contract negotiations, and complex corporate matters.

Saltiel Law Group, led by Moises Saltiel , advises clients in the fintech, real estate and food and beverages sectors on a variety of M&A matters, working on both the buy-side and sell-side.

SMB Law Group LLP advises clients in the manufacturing, aerospace and construction on a host of transactions. The firm is led by Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici .

Loeb & Loeb LLP is highly regarded by clients for offering ‘sophisticated, high-stakes horsepower’, where the M&A team’s strengths lie across the media and entertainment and the tech sectors. The group advises emerging, private and publicly held companies. From the Los Angeles office, the team is jointly led by Arash Khalili, who offers experience in corporate and sports law, Ann Chen who is deputy chair of the firms capital market and corporate practices. From the New York office, the team is headed by Mitchell Nussbaum who offers proficiency in the tech and energy sectors, Lloyd Rothenberg and Ronelle Porter who both provide expertise in capital market deals, Tahra Wright and Giovanni Caruso are other key names from the New York team, with the latter offering experience in SPAC transations,

Loeb & Loeb LLP is highly regarded by clients for offering ‘sophisticated, high-stakes horsepower’, where the M&A team’s strengths lie across the media and entertainment and the tech sectors. The group comfortably advise emerging, private and publicly held companies. From the Los Angeles office, the team is jointly led by Arash Khalili, who offers experience in corporate and sports law, Ann Chen who is deputy chair of the firms capital market and corporate practices. From the New York office, the team is headed by Mitchell Nussbaum who offers proficiency in the tech and energy sectors, Lloyd Rothenberg and Ronelle Porter who both provide expertise in capital market deals, Tahra Wright and Giovanni Caruso are other key names from the New York team, with the latter offering experience in SPAC transations,

Loeb & Loeb LLP is highly regarded by clients for offering ‘sophisticated, high-stakes horsepower’, where the M&A team’s strengths lie across the media and entertainment and the tech sectors. The group comfortably advise emerging, private and publicly held companies. From the Los Angeles office, the team is jointly led by Arash Khalili, who offers experience in corporate and sports law, Ann Chen who is deputy chair of the firms capital market and corporate practices. From the New York office, the team is headed by Mitchell Nussbaum who offers proficiency in the tech and energy sectors, Lloyd Rothenberg and Ronelle Porter who both provide expertise in capital market deals, Tahra Wright and Giovanni Caruso are other key names from the New York team, with the latter offering experience in SPAC transations,

With a ‘highly beneficial’ approach to M&A, Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP is geared to support both buyers and sellers from private and publicly traded companies in an array of industries, where the group is well-equipped to handle matters in financial services, tech and the food and beverages sectors. With the team mostly located in Boston, the practice is under the joint leadership of Thomas Rosedale and Michael Kushnir with Rosedale offering expertise in company securities law matters and Kushnir who frequently acts as outside counsel for companies in the tech, software and hospitality sectors. Mark Burgiel is equipped to advise clients on all stages of the lifecycle, capital financing and formation. Portia Keady is another key name in advising early-stage growth companies in venture-backed financings.

Polsinelli PC remains a key contact for lower-middle-market transactions, with a strong national presence across the US. Clients praise the team for its ‘high quality and timely’ work. Jane Arnold and Kolin Holladay co-lead the department, from St. Louis and Nashville, respectively. Phoenix-based Michael C. Gillette and Kansas City-based Chad C. Stout co-chair the firm’s practice, with the latter, leading on the firm’s highest-value transactions, offering expertise in the healthcare sector. Philip P. Guttilla handles strategic acquisitions and private equity transactions, predominantly on the buy-side.

 

Seyfarth Shaw LLP remains a key middle-market contact for a variety of M&A matters, with clients praising the firm for its ‘rare combination of diligence, efficiency, and strategic foresight’. The team fosters collaborative efforts with labor and employment, tax, and litigation teams to provide full-service support for clients. At the helm of the practice, Chicago-based Suzanne Saxman co-chairs the M&A department and expertly advises both start-ups and established companies, supported by recently promoted Aaron Gillett, who vice-chairs the M&A practice handling governance, commercial contracts and ESOPs. Based in the firm’s New York office, Andrew Lucano chairs the corporate department and has notable proficiency in handling VC and securities transactions. Paul Pryzant  is another key name from the Houston office, working on both the buy-side and sell-side on equity and debt financings.

The corporate and securities and mergers and acquisitions team at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is adept at handling various matters, often receiving mandates from clients in the tech and healthcare sector, with the firm boasting an impressive healthcare practice. The team is primarily located in Nashville with the practice under the joint leadership of; Michael Holley who frequently advises private equity firms in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, Ryan Thomas who co-chairs the healthcare private equity practice and Angela Humphreys who leads the firms national healthcare practice. Also, active in the Nashville office, Tatajana Paterno , is a reference in the market for both public and privately traded companies handling transactions in the food and beverage, senior living and manufacturing sectors.

 

Clients praise the ‘smart, focused, easy-to-work with’ corporate group at Cozen O'Connor where the team offers both buy-side and sell-side services. The group receive mandates in a variety of indsutries, notably in the tech, manufacturing and private equity sectors, comfortably representing shareholders in acquisitions as well as acting as US counsel in cross-border transactions. Philadelphia-based attorneys, Ira Gubernick and Larry Laubach co-chair the corporate practice and chair of the global M&A practice, Christian Moretti, operates out of New York, offering proficiency with large retail transactions. Martin Schrier is another key name from the Miami office, often representing investment firms and strategic buyers. Also based in Philadelphia, ‘amazing’ Ana McDonough handles inbound transactions into the US, advising on investments, deal and general operations.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises both domestic and international clients in various transactions, including mergers, asset and strategic acquisitions, and joint ventures. The team operates across a wide array of industries, with proficiency advising HNWI’s, financial institutions, and clients in the energy sector. Experienced attorney, Ernest Wechsler heads the team from the New York office, leading the team on its prominent and highest-valued deals. Also active from the New York office, Howard Spilko is a contact in the group for deals with multi-jurisdictional aspects and Christian Witzke offers experience handling deals in the finance and tech space, as well as the IP aspects of acquisitions.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises both domestic and international clients in various transactions, including mergers, asset and strategic acquisitions, and joint ventures. The team operates across a wide array of industries, with proficiency advising HNWI’s, financial institutions, and clients in the energy sector. Experienced attorney, Ernest Wechsler heads the team from the New York office, leading the team on its prominent and highest-valued deals. Howard Spilko is a contact in the group for deals with multi-jurisdictional aspects. Christian Witzke offers experience handling deals in the finance and tech space, as well as the IP aspects of acquisitions.

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Nixon Peabody LLP remains a key contact for middle-market deals, handling M&A, asset sales, and equity sales for a variety of clients, notably those in the healthcare and tech spaces, with the team leveraging collaboration with the employment and IP departments. Clients praise the group for being ‘commercially minded, and better at moving quickly without sacrificing quality’.  Albany-based Todd Tidgewell leads the corporate practice representing PE funds alongside portfolio companies. Chicago’s Brian Krob and Boston’s Christopher Keefe are key names, with the latter leading the firm’s high-value transactions and the business and finance department. Also located in the Boston office, Haydon Keitner works on both the buy-side and sell-side transactions, showcasing the firm’s cross-border capabilities and Amy O’Keefe is proficient in handling private equity matters alongside strategic M&A deals.

Squire Patton Boggs leverages its global platform across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East to handle both US and international transactions, with the team boasting particularly impressive work within the industrials, chemicals and tech sectors. From the Cleveland office, Cipriano Beredo leads the team focusing on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance deals. Also active from the Cleveland office, Michele Connell is well-versed in cross-border, strategic and high-risk transactions and Daniel Berick  is adept in advising portfolio companies, venture capital firms and family offices. Washington-based Abby Brown provides expertise in regulatory and transactional advice for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-ups.  Jonathon Whittlesey is a key name from the team, leading on high-value transactions from the Cleveland office.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is home to a well-experienced M&A team, with clients praising the group for its ‘high service quality and good collaboration’. The team frequently leverages connections to the firm’s tax planning, securities, and finance teams to offer clients all-round services. Houston-based Habeeb Gnaim  heads the team, offering expertise in tax related matters for complex M&A deals. Atlanta’s own Scott Augustine  is recognized for middle-market deals in the healthcare, agribusiness and tech sectors.

Located in Boston, Choate, Hall & Stewart is a contact in the middle-market space for a range of M&A matters, with the team showcasing capabilities in the healthcare and tech industries. Domestic and cross-border clients, often from Canada and the Cayman Islands, call upon the team for acquisitions, both strategic, PE and growth equity financings, with the team utilising collaboration with the IP and tax team, allowing clients to receive all-round assistance on transactions. Co-chairs of the business group, John Pitfield  handles mergers, acquisitions and governance matters in addition to board-level matters for public companies. Tobin Sullivan is a name to note for corporate and securities, venture capital financings and growth equity for life sciences and biotech companies.

Dickinson Wright PLLC advises clients, both domestic and global, in an array of corporate and M&A-related matters, notably in strategic and stock acquisitions, as well as advising private equity and publicly traded companies. Corporate, M&A and private equity practice group chair, Scot Crow, based in Columbus, remains a key contact for M&A, PE investments, financings and debt offerings, supported by Alexander M. Brown, a go-to for services in the tech and IP sectors. Grand Rapids’  Jeffrey York leads the team on high-profile transactions, also handling structuring and operational matters. Joseph Campos co-heads the private equity and M&A team.

Jackson Walker LLP‘s active practice is praised by clients for offering a ‘full suite of services’ where the team regularly advises on a host of M&A matters, and is frequently seen working alongside the tax, employment, employee benefits and IP teams. From the firm’s Dallas office, Alden Crow leads the corporate team, handling domestic and international transactions with notable proficiency in the healthcare sector. Also located in Dallas, Mario Perez Dolan is a key contact in Texas for mid-market acquisitions and Chapter 11 restructurings. From the Austin team, Carlos Treviño frequently assists clients from Mexico and Latin America on both inbound and outbound transactions and Michael F. Meskill leads the corporate and securities group.

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is a reference in the middle-market with the team specializing in transactions in the life sciences, healthcare and tech spaces in which the team recieves majority of its mandates and clients. The team is under the joint leadership of Boston-based trio, Marc Mantell  who offers expertise in the tech sector, handling M&A, securities and debt financings, Dean Zioze whose experience extends to advising Fortune 500 companies in a range of deals including strategic acquisitions and divestitures; and Michael Fantozzi who advises companies on both the buy-side and sell-side.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represents both buyers and sellers across the US in strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity-backed transactions, with the team geared to support clients in the tech, healthcare and automotive industries. Baltimore’s Colleen Pleasant Kline co-heads the team alongside Columbia-based Gus Dixon . From the Atlanta office, Michael Hollingsworth co-chairs the firmwide M&A practice, comfortably handling middle-market deals. Also from the Atlanta office, Katelyn Fredericks  is highly regarded by clients as ‘great at coordinating & assimilating a proper team’.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represents both buyers and sellers across the US in strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity-backed transactions, with the team geared to support clients in the tech, healthcare and automotive industries. Baltimore’s own, Colleen Pleasant Kline co-heads the team alongside Columbia-based Gus Dixon  . From the Atlanta office, Michael Hollingsworth co-chairs the firmwide M&A practice, comfortably handling middle-market deals. Also from the Atlanta office, Katelyn Fredericks  is highly regarded by clients as ‘great at coordinating & assimilating a proper team’ and Brian Galison is a name to note for advising portfolio companies of private equity funds.

The corporate team at Porter Hedges LLP advises both domestic and international clients in a variety of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures. The team frequently work on both the buy-side and sell-side, representing companies ranging from start-ups to larger businesses. The team is primarily based in Houston, spearheaded by Kevin Poli, who offers a wealth of experience in capital markets, SEC compliance and divestitures and co-managing partner, James Cowen who is a key contact in the oil and gas industry for matters regarding securities, finance and corporate transactions. Joe Morrel represents both public and private traded companies in acquisitions with proficiency in handling Section 363 bankruptcy proceedings.

Pryor Cashman LLP provides clients with ‘creative and timely’ advice in a variety of matters, often involving private equity, strategic acquisitions and de-SPAC transactions. The practice is led out of New York by John Crowe who co-chairs the corporate and M&A practice, Ali Panjwani who has proficiency representing start-up to established tech companies and Michael Weinsier who advises companies in both the private and public spaces alongside portfolio companies. Also in New York, Lawrence Spector offers expertise in financing and securities transactions and David Fisher is a name to note from the firm, representing Terex in global divestitures and strategic acquisitions totalling $2bn.

The corporate team at Duane Morris LLP has notable experience with clients in the information, life sciences, and technology sectors, with the team in Maryland a particular go-to for gaming industry clients. Corporate practice chairman Brian Kerwin, in Chicago, is experienced representing business entities, lenders, private equity funds and entrepreneurs across a range of business and financing transactions. In Baltimore, Michael Hardy co-chairs the firm's private equity division , often working in Washington DC and handling complex financings. For capital markets related issues, Philadelphia-based Darrick Mix is the go-to.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is home to a team of experienced deal-makers, often handling transactions in the healthcare, tech and financial services sectors. At the forefront of the practice, ‘well known, efficient and effective’ Scott Schwartz is active in the firm’s Washington DC office, leading the team on the firm’s highest valued transactions, with industry experience spanning to the media, insurance and manufacturing spaces. Orange County-based Thomas Poletti handles transactions for companies ranging in size, from start-ups to large companies. Los Angeles-based Veronica Lah is another key name, handling trasnactions on both the buy-side and sell-side.

The corporate team at Meister Seelig & Schuster operates across an array of industries, with notable proficiency in the financial services, biotech and healthcare sectors. ‘Highly skilled and responsive’, New York-based, Judd Cohen heads the team, advising companies in all stages of formation, structuring and exits. Also from the New York office, Denis Dufresne is a contact in the middle-market for HNW individuals in the sports and entertainment industry, alongside advising both public and private companies and up-and-coming attorney Louis Lombardo is proficient in handling corporate and securities matters.

The ‘very knowledgeable’ corporate and securities team at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP advises clients on both the buy-side and sell-side in various industries, ranging from healthcare, real estate to the financial services sectors. The team primarily based in Chicago, is headed by Earl Melamed, who handles partnerships, joint ventures and corporate transactions. Michael Gray is another key name from the Chicago office, offering experience representing private equity-backed transactions and Joshua Klein is a name to note for complex deals.

RC Law LLP is home to a team of experienced dealmakers, geared to support on cross-border mandates, typically with clients located across the US and South America. The team receives mandates from clients in the energy, tech and logistics sectors working on both the buy-side and sell-side. Founding partner, Xavier Ruiz heads the team from Florida, handling cross-border transactions. Miami-based Marta Garcia advises companies in the full life cycle in industries ranging from pharma and clinical research to the retail and food industries.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is adept in handling M&A transactions for clients in a variety of industries, notably the tech and automotive sectors, with the team regularly working on the sell-side. West Palm Beach-based Rikki Bagatell and Miami-based William McCullough head the team. Active from the Miami office, Luis de Armas handles corporate and securities matters. J. Gregory Humphries operates out of the Orlando office, leading on the firm's most prominent and high-value transactions.

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP advise clients across various industries, with strengths lying in the tech, healthcare and engineering sectors, in which the team handle M&A deals typically on the sell-side. Chris Ivey co-heads the team from Newport Beach, handling transactions for public and private traded companies in all stages of the life cycle alongside Tom Waldman who co-heads the team from Los Angeles, with proficiency handling carve-outs, roll-ups and acquisitions and exits. Jenny Tran is active from the Newport beach office, handling strategic growth deals.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP is equipped to handle a range of transactional matters, with the practice spanning an array of industries, including the food and beverage, life sciences and financial services. From Boston, head of the corporate department, Lewis Segall advises both public and private companies in financing matters in industries including renewables, advertising and software. Also from the Boston office, Benjamin Armour leads the M&A team, handling strategic acquisitions, exit strategies and growth for companies in all stages of the life cycle. Active in the New York office, Natalie Lederman is a contact for cross-border deals.

The M&A team at Wiggin and Dana LLP is commended by clients for being  ‘extremely responsive, to the point’ with ‘good market-knowledge’, often handling cross-border matters with the team active on both the buy-side and sell-side. The department is under the joint leadership of New York-based, Mark Kaduboski who advises emerging companies as well as those part of the Fortune 500 and Connecticut- based Heather Rahilly who is a key reference in the middle-market for woman-owned companies handling strategic acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Also, active from the New York office, Andrew Ritter co-chairs the practice, handling stock acquisitions and multi-jurisdictional matters.

The Minneapolis-based corporate & transaction team at Winthrop & Weinstine PA advise both public and private companies in acquisitions, dispositions and recapitalization of businesses, with the team regularly working alongside the employee benefits, tax and real estate teams to provide clients with full-service support. The team is under the joint leadership of Ryan Schildkraut who has a niche focus in the franchise industry, often working on both the buy-side and sell-side of large franchise units and Anton Moch, who frequently advises financial institutions on mergers, acquisition and corporate restructurings, as well as regulatory and compliance matters. Christopher Hussey  is another key name, handling the group’s most prominent cross-border and highest-value deals.

The ‘excellent’ team M&A team at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP operate across the manufacturing, tech and healthcare sectors, handling mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures  advising clients on the buy-side and sell-side. The practice is led by trio; Matthew Jann , Marc Indeglia and George Wall who are all based in Newport Beach.

Cohen and Wolf, PC advises both international and domestic clients ranging from start-ups to mid-cap companies in a variety of industries, with notable proficiency handling transactions in the healthcare sector. Operating out of Connecticut, Robyn Drucker heads the team, chairing the firm’s business and corporate and real estate groups with David Levine boasting experience in M&A, contract negotiation and drafting for physicians and dentists. David Morosan is another key name, handling acquisitions, joint ventures and VC transactions, as well as real estate matters.

Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA is geared to support clients across various industries with a notable practice emphasis in the manufacturing sector, in which the firm handles mergers and acquisitions and frequently leverages collaboration with the IP and employment teams. Clients praise the team for its ‘great communication and follow through’. At the forefront of the practice, Heidi Carpenter heads the team from Eden Prairie, representing clients in the full life-cycle of transactions. Also from Eden Prairie, Pat Shriver is a key team member.

GableGotwals is a key contact in Oklahoma for a variety of M&A matters with notable proficiency in handling gas and energy acquisitions. At the helm of the practice, Jeff Hassell advises both individuals and businesses in finance, corporate, contractual and loan matters. Thomas Hutchinson is another key name, with proficiency in M&A, securities and joint ventures. At the associate level, Bailey Barnes has experience representing clients in the energy, manufacturing and financial sectors. All attorneys mentioned are located in Oklahoma.

Clients praise the business transaction team at Hodgson Russ LLP for ‘combining legal analysis and commercial insight’ where the team regularly handle mandates from clients across industries, including the healthcare, tech and recently the insurance agency sector. The practice is under the joint leadership of Kevin Talbot who offers expertise in complex dispositions and acquisitions, and John Zak, who handles both inbound and outbound matters for international and US clients.