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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Leverages impressive M&A deal flow from its market-leading venture capital and startup practices. Particularly active in deals in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Luh is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian advised Ripple on its $1.25 acquisition of Hidden Road.

Strengths

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They are extremely responsive.
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
The team is super attentive.
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
They jumped in and understood the business on a very fast timeline.
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Gunderson Dettmer handles complexity well and is very collaborative.
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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