Chambers Review
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Startups & Emerging Companies - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Cooley is a leading law firm for startups and emerging companies' legal work globally, and the firm established an office in Singapore in January 2020. It houses Silicon Valley-experienced partners who are well known for advising major venture capital investors and assisting startups throughout their life-cycle, with clients benefiting from its extensive network. Its client base includes a number of notable young companies and investors in the technology, life sciences and fintech sectors.
Strengths
Cooley stands out for its deep industry expertise, particularly in tech and life sciences, combining legal excellence with practical business insight.
Their strength lies in combining cutting-edge market knowledge with highly commercial advice tailored to startups and growth companies.
They provide actionable comments that lead us to have a better negotiation with the counterparty.
Work Highlights
Cooley advised Nium on its USD50 million Series E funding round, bringing its total valuation to USD1.4 billion.
Notable practitioners
David He is well-versed in venture capital transactions. He advises funds and startups, with a particular focus on the technology sector.
David is incredibly supportive and an expert in his field.
Andrew Harline is often sought after by startups and early-stage companies for his expertise in financing rounds throughout the region, particularly in the life sciences, technology and fintech sectors.
Andrew is commercially sharp and highly responsive.
Andrew brings deep market knowledge and a highly commercial mindset to every deal.
He provides a high level of service and gives us insights every time. He has rich knowledge and experience in the investment industry and can update us about the market norms and trends.