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

Adam M. Leamon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Adam M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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

Hilary Baker-Jennings counsels life sciences and technology companies on general corporate and securities matters, including representing early- and late-stage private companies in a variety of venture capital and other financing transactions, and advising public companies on capital markets transactions and ongoing disclosure and compliance. Over the last several years, she has advised clients such as Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Editas Medicine, Flare Therapeutics, Flo Health, Gradient AI...

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

Leonard Wood is a partner in and chair-elect of Goodwin’s Shareholder Activism and Takeover Defense practice, effective October 1, 2025. Leonard devotes his practice entirely to shareholder activism campaigns, proxy fights, shareholder activism preparedness, strategic investor relations, and contested M&A. He has advised hundreds of public companies across all industries and sizes in shareholder activism defense, proxy contests, strategic investor relations and hostile takeover defe...

Carolyn Glynn is a senior associate in Nixon Peabody’s Corporate practice group. She advises companies and individuals on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, joint ventures, and NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) transactions. As a member of the firm’s Entertainment & Media and Sports & Stadiums teams, Carolyn has particular experience in the entertainment, technology, talent-backed consumer products, content creator, and sports ...

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

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

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...

Joshua S. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Joshua S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cusaj D. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Cusaj D., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cusaj D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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...

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

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