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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Startups & Emerging Companies

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati demonstrates an acclaimed record for advising Silicon Valley technology startups on their IPOs and venture capital financings, as well as general corporate and IP matters. The team is experienced in all corporate transactions, including M&A and public and private securities offerings. It is highly respected for the sheer number of startups it has successfully cultivated over the past 50 years.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Radical Ventures on their participation in a $200 million Series C investment into Writer, Inc.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a great breadth of expertise. I know that it will always have someone available who can assist.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • Wilson Sonsini has a very high level of business understanding.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • The team is quick to respond and make sure we as the client have everything we need. It truly helps to move our business forward, and its historical understanding of our business is invaluable.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Larry W Sonsini
    Larry W Sonsini

    Larry W Sonsini

    Larry Sonsini is renowned for his work with a number of the leading technology companies in Silicon Valley. He draws acclaim from peers for the strength of his reputation in the Bay Area.

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  • Steven Bochner
    Steven Bochner

    Steven Bochner

    Steven Bochner's capital markets practice regularly sees him working with both emerging companies and venture capital firms in early-stage financings and investments.
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  • Yoichiro Taku
    Yoichiro Taku

    Yoichiro Taku

    Yoichiro Taku routinely represents technology startups in venture financing transactions. This work forms part of his wider transactional practice, which also includes M&A and capital markets work.

    • Yokum thinks about things from a business perspective. He can translate and cut through a lot of legal issues.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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  • Craig E Sherman
    Craig E Sherman

    Craig E Sherman

    Craig Sherman is highly regarded for his representation of emerging companies from a range of sectors. He is particularly adept in the representation of companies in early-stage financing rounds.

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  • Salil Gandhi
    Salil Gandhi

    Salil Gandhi

    Salil Gandhi routinely advises emerging growth companies in early-stage Series fundraising across the technology and life sciences sectors.

    • Salil is incredible. He truly understands venture work.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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