Randy Socol

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Startups & Emerging Companies

USA - Nationwide

8 Years Ranked

Band 2

Venture Capital

California

9 Years Ranked

Band 3

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

California

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Randy Socol

USA

Career

Randy Socol represents established and emerging growth companies in the technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and sports and gaming sectors, counseling founders, management and boards, and handling matters ranging from corporate formation and governance, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. In addition, he also represents venture capital and private equity firms, corporate and strategic investors and acquirors that finance and acquire these emerging growth companies.

In addition to providing strategic and corporate counseling, his practice encompasses venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, debt financings, public offerings, equity and compensation matters and corporate governance.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Randy Socol acts for both emerging companies and venture capital firms operating in the life science and technology sectors.

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Venture Capital - California

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Randy Socol applies himself vigorously to his work in early-stage financing. His clients include life sciences and technology companies as well as venture capital firms.

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Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial - California

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Randy Socol is highlighted for his deep expertise in a range of life sciences financings. His clients include private equity companies and strategic investors in the biotech and healthcare industries.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Randy is one of the best in the business.

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He has amazing depth and insight, is responsive and provides an authentic level of commitment and care.

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is a trusted advisor and confidant. I continue to turn to him for pivotal questions.

Venture Capital respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy tells you what he would do from a legal standpoint or a business one. I really like that about him.

Venture Capital respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is responsive and insightful, and more often than usual, he has an answer in real time. I have worked with other lawyers who are not able to do that.

Venture Capital respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is very good at distilling the core of the problem, finding options, and fighting for us in the right way. His strongest asset is his multi-decade experience in venture capital transactions.

Venture Capital respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is a very skilled, senior lawyer with extensive business experience and a polished approach to client relationships.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is a pro. He is willing to spend the time to get ahead or solve potential issues.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is a true partner who offers strategic perspectives that meaningfully influence decision-making.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy is incredibly thoughtful and sharp and, above all, strategic and pragmatic.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Randy stands out for a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, practical business judgment and an ability to give clear, actionable guidance.