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Cooley LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia: Northern

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Cooley LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Northern

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Cooley has a market-leading practice that excels in venture capital financing and growth equity transactions. The team has particularly strong experience in venture capital-backed IPOs. It is a go-to practice for high-value M&A and is routinely sought after to advise on joint ventures and spinoffs. The department is also regularly called upon to counsel on corporate governance and securities compliance. Clients range from established corporate groups to startups and high potential growth companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cooley advised BlackSignal Technologies on its sale to Parsons Corporation in an accretive transaction valued at USD200 million.

Strengths

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  • I feel like we have been through it all with them - especially since we have some great, brand name institutional investors - and they always figure it out.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They're a top-tier firm with an exceptional team and a wide range of experience and expertise across their attorneys. They're highly responsive around the clock and provide real world, practical guidance.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They're very knowledgeable, experienced, and business minded lawyers. Cooley's lawyers have a particular skill: they are business lawyers who understand the purpose and business. They always bring a positive attitude and eagerness to solve the problem.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Lincoln
    Michael Lincoln

    Michael Lincoln

    Michael Lincoln is widely considered one of the nation's leading attorneys for startup and venture capital work, notably in the technology field.

    • He's a very respected, preeminent name in the market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Michael is an excellent business lawyer with a very high level of experience an knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He's not only a good lawyer, but also a smart and good person.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Andrew Lustig
    Andrew Lustig

    Andrew Lustig

    Andrew Lustig is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with particular experience in representing technology companies in M&A and private equity transactions.

    • Andrew is highly respected.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Andrew is a very experienced lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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