Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is well regarded for its experience in handling M&A, with the team praised by clients for its ‘highly commercial, business-focused advice’. The group’s strengths lie in advising financial institutions, handling securities matters, and private equity-backed transactions. From the Atlanta location, Louis Barbieri co-heads the team, advising private equity and portfolio companies with proficiency in advising SaaS software providers, Kelsey Donnalley co-heads the M&A practice and is a key name for cross-border acquisitions; and Benjamin Barkley chairs the corporate department, handling corporate transactions and regulatory matters. From the Washington DC office, Christina Gattuso heads the financial team, offering experience in advising financial institutions in mergers, strategic alliances, and joint ventures.