Duane Morris LLP

Housing a full-spectrum corporate offering, Duane Morris LLP acts for entrepreneurs, small-to-large businesses, and private equity funds on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and associated corporate compliance matters. Chicago-based corporate finance specialist Brian Kerwin chairs the national department and his practice intersects M&A, finance, private equity, and venture capital transactions. In Los Angeles, Justin Santarosa is sought after by acquirers and sellers to support on deals in the consumer products, energy, financial services, life sciences, and transport areas. Michael Schwamm is a key contact in New York, where he specializes in M&A, securities, and technology law. Houston-based Shelton Vaughan, who fronts the energy industry group, is also noted for M&A deals.