Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing. The majority of Mr. Bacheller's practice has centered on representing companies and investors in various corporate and financial transactions. He has substantial experience in a wide range of corporate, securities and banking matters, including: public offerings of securities registered under the federal and state securities laws; cor...

Guy Lawson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Guy practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Guy Lawson since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Guy Lawson is held by other lawy...

A preeminent corporate lawyer who has negotiated an extensive number of deals, Teddy Klinghoffer devotes his practice to merger and acquisitions, private equity investments, as well as corporate compliance and governance issues. He advises buyers, sellers, and investors in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions. Teddy serves clients across a range sectors with a concentration on healthcare, life sciences, aviation, real estate, and private equity. His clients incl...

Tom Walker is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on commercial and regulatory matters in the financial services industry, with a depth of experience representing financial institutions. Prior to joining the firm, Tom served as executive vice president and director of a community bank in Forest, Mississippi. His experience as general counsel, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and chief investments officer in the financial services sector enhances his ability ...

David A. Zimmerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. David A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Zimmerman since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David A. Zimmerman is held by other lawyers.

S. Joel Cartee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Communications Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. S. Joel practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized S. Joel Cartee since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area....

Gregory Janssen applies his business and tax background in his practice at Brownstein. He assists clients with a broad range of tax and corporate needs, including mergers and acquisitions, tax aspects of real estate transactions (including like-kind exchanges), partnership and corporation formation and taxation, tax controversies, tax-exempt organizations, tax lobbying, and other tax planning and advice for business entities and individuals.

Wes Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Wes practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Wes Scott since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Wes Scott is held by other lawyers.

Thomas A. Brumgardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Brumgardt since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional...

Albert H. Manwaring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. Albert H. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Albert H. Manwaring since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Albert H. Manwaring is held by other...

Mark R. High is a member in the Detroit, Mich. office of Dickinson Wright PLLC. He practices in the areas of business law, corporate finance, and international transactions. Mr. High has been practicing law for more than 25 years and serves as counsel to both public companies and closely-held businesses, as well as to the domestic operations of Canadian and other foreign companies. Mr. High received a B.A. degree, with honors, from The College of Wooster (Ohio) and his J.D. degree from Duke U...

“I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.” Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating ...

Brad’s corporate, business law and mergers and acquisitions practice encompasses every stage in the life cycle of a business. Brad frequently works with clients on matters involving formation, organizational structure, owner/shareholder relationships, employment contracts, customer/supplier contracts, business succession, and related issues. Some of these issues carry through the life of a business, and Brad will assist in addressing those matters as the business grows. This includes gr...

Michael E. Hollingsworth II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Hollingsworth II since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael E. Hollingsworth II is h...

Nicole Bodoh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicole practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Bodoh since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicole ...

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family...