Partner Vanja Habekovic Named Top Dealmaker in the United States

ECJ Partner Vanja Habekovic has been recognized by Lawdragon in its 2025 list of “Leading Dealmakers in America.” “This is our 5th guide honoring the eminents of M&A, the power players of private equity, the consiglieres of capital markets,” states the publication. “They are the lawyers firms cherish for their swagger, can-do hustle and ability to move the needle with clients and firms themselves.” Attorneys featured in the guide were selected through a robust nomination process and vigorous vetting and independent research.    

Vanja Habekovic is a corporate attorney who leads the firm’s Tax practice. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, international tax, qualified small business stock strategies and 1031 exchanges. Her extensive knowledge of various areas of law informs her multidisciplinary approach and holistic vision of matters. Ms. Habekovic has spent the past two decades crafting innovative tax and business solutions, working with clients in many industries, including technology, fashion, art, beauty, real estate, healthcare and accounting professions and food & beverage.  After graduating from Stanford Law School, she began her career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP where she was involved in billion-dollar equity and debt offerings and developed her tax expertise.

Ms. Habekovic’s legal acumen has earned her the respect of her peers, as highlighted by the receipt of recent honors, including being named one of the Best Lawyers in America and being included on the Southern California Super Lawyers list for several consecutive years.