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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Venture Capital: Fund Formation

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Venture Capital: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a notably deep team able to call on fund formation experts across the country and internationally. Specific areas of strength include providing counsel on the structuring and formation of real estate and credit funds. The law firm also guides emerging and established managers on the formation of venture funds.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Parkway Venture Capital in connection with Parkway Fund 3, a fund focusing on early stage investments in AI and deep tech companies.

Strengths

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  • We have been very impressed with DLA Piper's depth of expertise and their ability to anticipate our questions.

    Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Adam Tope
    Band 2Adam Tope

    Adam Tope

    Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector.
    • Adam provides great service and responsiveness, and is commercial and efficient.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Yoni Tuchman
    Band 2Yoni Tuchman

    Yoni Tuchman

    Los Angeles-based Yoni Tuchman is well regarded for his practice advising on the formation of venture capital funds. He has broad experience with funds focusing on technology and e-commerce, as well as those focusing on ESG.

    • Yoni has significant knowledge and is very creative and pragmatic in coming up with solutions. He is also very responsive and client service-focused.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mel Wheaton
    Band 3Mel Wheaton

    Mel Wheaton

    Mel Wheaton is commended for his specialized funds expertise. He ably advises venture capital, private equity and real estate funds on formation, structuring and governance issues.

    • Mel is a super star. He takes his client relationships very seriously and it shows.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 5Allen P. Ashley
    Band 5Allen P. Ashley

    Allen P. Ashley

    A specific area of strength in Allen Ashley's practice is advising on establishing real estate funds.
    • Allen is a phenomenal lawyer who is super smart, hard-working and very responsive.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA

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