Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Dan O’Neil focuses his practice on employee benefits and executive compensation matters with an emphasis on corporate transactions. Dan has experience with employee benefit and executive compensation due diligence, negotiation of the related provisions in transaction agreements and assists clients with issues relating to sections 280G, 162(m) and 409A of the Code. Dan is also experienced in a wide range of tax and benefits issues, including day-to-day retirement plan compliance, ERISA f...
Paul focuses his practice on sophisticated private company transactions and corporate governance. My focus I partner with companies to help them achieve their goals through the acquisition and disposition of businesses, investment in new technologies, and thoughtful collaboration with third parties. Much of my work involves drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and efficiently managing transaction processes. Looking ahead The use of representation and warranty insurance in transacti...
Daniel W. Vaczy is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Daniel represents Firm clients in complex corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity and minority investments, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters relating to the portfolio companies of private equity clients.
Alexander Gansebom represents clients in a range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, capital raising and general corporate governance. Alex advises clients on complex corporate transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mergers & acquisitions, equity and asset acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and capital raises. Alex also advises clients on corporate governance and other matters. Alex has worked wi...
Duncan N. Enista is a partner in the corporate group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Duncan represents firm clients in complex corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity and minority investments, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters relating to the portfolio companies of private equity clients.
Adam M. Leamon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Adam M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Adam M. Leamon 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 Adam M. Leamon...
Kyle Ffrench is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kyle, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert F. Lynch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. Lynch since 2024. 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 Robert F. Lynch is held by other lawyers.
Robert G. Pethick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Robert G. Pethick 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 Robert G. Pethick is held by other lawyers.
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