Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Mr. Whittaker is Chair of the firm's Business Section. He represents clients in a wide variety of transactions, including buying, selling and merging companies; private placements of securities; venture capital and private equity transactions; joint ventures; roll-ups, spin-offs and split-ups; and all phases of real estate acquisitions, development and financing. Mr. Whittaker joined Stone Pigman in 1984.
Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services. Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing eme...
Christen Triche is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section. Her practice primarily focuses on business banking and finance, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. Christen received her law degree, cum laude , from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University (LSU) where she was a recipient of the Paul M. Hebert Scholar Award and the Dean’s Scholar Award. She also served as ABA Representative for the LSU Student Bar Association. Prior to ...
Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney in Fishman Haygood's Business Section. Meghan’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance and general corporate matters. Meghan frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments and exits or divestitures from these various investments. In addition to her transactional work, Meghan also advises senior managem...
Marina Speligene focuses her practice primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and business banking and finance. Marina represents private equity funds and corporate clients in connection with private equity transactions, as well as in acquisitions and divestitures of assets and companies. She has experience across a variety of industries, including architecture, environmental services, equipment rental, and energy. Marina received her law degree, magna cum laude , from the Paul ...
Brittany Melancon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Brittany practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Brittany Melancon since 2026. 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 Brittany Melancon is held by other lawyers.
Christine Hadley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christine practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Hadley since 2026. 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 Christine Hadley is held by other lawyers.
Tyler Andrews is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section. Tyler advises clients in connection with corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity transactions. Prior to joining the firm, Tyler practiced in the Houston office of an international law firm where he assisted clients with a broad range of complex corporate matters in the energy industry. Before starting his legal career, Tyler worked as a project manager for a global research ...
Violet A. Obioha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Violet A. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Violet A. Obioha 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 ...
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