Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Leveraging close relationships with corporations, private clients, and private equity funds, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP’s M&A practice stands as a key pillar of the firm’s wider corporate and securities offering. During 2023/24, the technology, real estate, financial services, and healthcare industries were key sources of work, but the Chicago-based group is active across the full suite of industry sectors. Managing partner Robert Gerber is a key name for corporate work; he is widely recognized for his expertise in advising private companies on M&A and private equity investments, while he also maintains a significant private client practice. Other senior contacts include Joshua Klein, who acts for buyers and sellers on M&A involving middle-market and large companies; Michael Gray, who fronts the private equity area; and Cristina DeMento, whose transactional expertise spans M&A, private equity and venture capital, with a focus on the technology, financial services, healthcare, and food and beverage spheres.