Best Lawyers in California, United States for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Ari Levi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ari, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ari is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shafi Armatis is a corporate lawyer who counsels emerging companies, public companies and venture capital funds on a variety of complex matters, including corporate governance, equity and debt financings, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions.

Jose represents private companies at all stages of the corporate life cycle in buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. His experience includes reverse/forward triangular mergers, equity purchases and asset sales. He also advises private companies and investors in financing transactions, such as sales of preferred or common stock, company interests, convertible notes and SAFEs. In addition, Jose counsels private companies on formation and general corporate matters. Jose provides ongoing g...

Connie L. Chilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Connie L., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Connie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sakura Medina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sakura, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sakura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trent Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Trent, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Casas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Paul, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Milan G. Kumar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Milan G., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Milan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Brownstein is a corporate partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice is primarily focused on private equity mergers and acquisitions, and he also represents private equity-owned companies in strategic mergers and acquisitions as well as routine corporate, governance and incentive equity matters. Prior to joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, James worked as a corporate lawyer in Melbourne, Australia. His experience from Australia includes public and private ...

Rebecca L. Cushing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rebecca L., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Saposnik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Daniel, who practices law in Redwood City, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Simon Leefatt is a Senior Counsel at the Firm. Simon’s practice is focused on corporate transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side), equity and debt fundraising, joint ventures, commercial lending, intellectual property, technology transactions and venture capital investments. In addition to counseling his clients on a wide range of transaction types, Simon acts as external general counsel to emerging companies, providing guidance to C-suite ex...

Jonathan H. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Jonathan H., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...

Jana Glock is a corporate partner in the Bay Area office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Jana has experience advising companies on cross-border and domestic transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, and divestitures.

Jimmy Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Jimmy, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jimmy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Corporate attorney Rebecca Rosen has a broad background in regulatory work, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. She is dedicated to providing a well-rounded approach to achieving her clients’ goals, whether it is facilitating large-scale acquisitions or advising on fiduciary obligations. Rebecca's practice ranges from representing small to mid-size companies and technology startups to established film studios, cannabis dispensaries and power-sports manufacturers. Rebecca...