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

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

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.

Claudia Golden’s experience working behind the scenes at a technology company gives her a perspective on the industry that clients welcome.

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.

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.

Drew Simon-Rooke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Drew, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Drew 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.

Lynda Levenson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lynda, 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 Lynda 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.

Balaji Giridharan provides guidance to clients with complex business issues and with their growth and equity investments. Clients value Balaji’s insights into both the legal and strategic considerations behind their transactions due to his background in investment banking.

Ryu Fukuyama is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ryu, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryu is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Michael T. Leary 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. Michael T., 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 Michael T. 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 ...

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...

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...