Recognition

Sep 21, 2026

John Babala Selected as a 2026 Dealmaker of the Year Finalist by L.A. Business Journal

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Los Angeles Business Journal and ACG Los Angeles named Corporate partner John Babala a finalist for the 2nd annual M&A Awards as a Dealmaker of the Year, an honor recognizing his impact on successful M&A activity shaping Southern California's dealmaking landscape.

Babala provides legal services for clients on sophisticated corporate transactions, strategic financing, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory matters. He is widely recognized for his counsel on transformative mergers and acquisitions, cross-border joint ventures, capital markets transactions, and both in- and out-of-court restructurings. 

Read more about the recognition here.