Best Lawyers Near You in Austin, Texas for Corporate Law
Daniel C. Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Daniel C., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zahra Usmani is a mergers & acquisitions and private equity partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She regularly advises public and private companies, including private equity firms and strategic investors, on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other general corporate matters in domestic and cross-border transactions. Zahra's experience covers a variety of sectors, with a focus on the infrastructure and technology sectors.
Ryan Yergensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Ryan, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lawrence W. Gallick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Lawrence W., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sagar specializes in advising global corporate and private equity clients on a wide range of public and private transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, collaborations, spinoffs, and restructurings. In his first year of practice at an international AmLaw 50 law firm, Sagar was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch" , Corporate Law, 2024 – 2026. Sagar previously worked as an associate in Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Ma...
Alison Lenner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Alison, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Abigail Finch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Abigail, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tanya Embers is a debt finance associate in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Tanya has experience representing a diverse array of clients including private equity sponsors, public and private operating companies, and financial institutions in a broad range of debt financing transactions, including cross-border, syndicated senior, second lien and mezzanine facilities as well as recapitalization transactions, private note placements and high-yield bond issuances.
Chris Kirby practices corporate and securities law, including corporate governance and board representation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate representation. In addition, Chris provides assistance to ENOCH KEVER’s energy industry clients, such as representing Texas’s largest power generation and electricity retailer in contested cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. With a wealth of legislative experience, including ha...
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