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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rankings

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises companies and investors at the forefront of the technology industry on financings, investments and IPOs in areas like social networking, life sciences and fintech, including blockchain. The department cultivates a strong Silicon Valley presence alongside its nationwide network to serve burgeoning tech markets from New York to Los Angeles.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick advised Anthropic on its $3.5 billion Series E financing.

Strengths

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  • Orrick is personable and goes out of its way to get to know the client. The firm pays attention to details, and to the unique requirements of the deal it is working on.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • The firm stands out for its responsiveness, expertise and quality of advice.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John Bautista
    Band 1John Bautista

    John Bautista

    John Bautista is renowned for his stable of clients including leading venture capital firms and fintech companies, which he represents in major financing transactions.

    • John gives very practical advice and has seen everything.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Band 2Stephen Venuto
    Band 2Stephen Venuto

    Stephen Venuto

    Stephen Venuto routinely represents growing companies in financing transactions. His client base includes many reputable media and technology companies.
    • Stephen is very knowledgeable and transaction-driven.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Band 4Josh Pollick
    Band 4Josh Pollick

    Josh Pollick

    Josh Pollick is highlighted for his ability to provide counsel to technology companies on complex financings.

    • Josh is a super-impressive lawyer.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAgatha Kluk
    Up and ComingAgatha Kluk

    Agatha Kluk

    Agatha Kluk garners a strong reputation in the startups and emerging companies space. She advises on a variety of startups matters, from seed fundings to IPOs, and she has a particular focus on advising digital commerce businesses.

    • Agatha is smart, responsive and well respected. I trust her judgment, and she knows how to get deals done.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingMontana Ware
    Up and ComingMontana Ware

    Montana Ware

    Montana Ware acts for a broad range of emerging companies and investors on inbound investment activity, corporate structuring, securities law and wider transactional work. He offers notable experience acting for clients in the defense, nuclear and space industries.

  • Up and ComingSamir Bakhru
    Up and ComingSamir Bakhru

    Samir Bakhru

    Samir Bakhru has a burgeoning practice advising early-stage companies in Series financings across the life sciences and technology sectors.

    • Samir is incredibly responsive and really knowledgeable in the area. He puts clients first.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
    • Samir works hard on establishing a strong rapport with a client and goes out of his way to ensure a high level of service both from him and his team.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

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