Ranking tables
USA California Venture Capital
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 2
Band 3
- Benjamin A Potter Latham & Watkins LLP
- Caine Moss Goodwin
- Craig Jacoby Cooley LLP
- Louis Lehot Foley & Lardner LLP
- Michael T Esquivel Fenwick
- Rachel Proffitt Cooley LLP
- Raj S Judge Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Randy Socol DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Steven Bochner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Yoichiro Taku Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Band 4
- Bradley J Gersich DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Curtis L Mo DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Daniel R. Zimmermann WilmerHale
- David R Young Cooley LLP
- Edwin Thom Rumberger Jr WilmerHale
- Ivan A. Gaviria Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
- Laura Bushnell King & Spalding LLP
- Michael Glaser Morrison Foerster
- Michael Sanders Reed Smith LLP
- Murray Indick Morrison Foerster
- Samuel B Angus Fenwick
- Stephen Venuto Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Steven Levine Fenwick
- W Alex Voxman Latham & Watkins LLP
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Cooley LLPVenture Capital2023 | Band 1 |Cooley has a market-leading practice that caters to emerging companies, investors and venture capital funds in significant financing and corporate transactions. Offers first-class advice on fund formation and fund structuring. Particularly impressive experience representing companies and funds active in the life sciences and technology sectors.1 FenwickVenture Capital2023 | Band 1 |Fenwick has an esteemed venture capital practice that houses an impressive bench of experienced practitioners. Acts for emerging companies in corporate and financing transactions, and also offers significant expertise in late-stage funding. Particularly noted for its activity in the technology sector, with specific knowledge of gaming, cryptocurrency, digital health and fintech.1 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianVenture Capital2023 | Band 1 |Gunderson Dettmer Stough is a formidable corporate boutique that maintains a strong position in the market, representing startups and emerging growth companies as well as providing fund formation advice. Particularly adept at venture capital financing and also frequently advises on private and public offerings, M&A and corporate governance. Offers particular expertise counseling companies in the life sciences, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Venture Capital2023 | Band 2 |DLA Piper draws on its statewide, national and international capabilities to represent venture capital funds in major financing transactions. Also capable of advising venture-backed companies on financing throughout their life cycle. Widely recognized for its expertise in the technology, life sciences and consumer sectors.2 GoodwinVenture Capital2023 | Band 2 |Goodwin has noteworthy expertise in providing counsel to startup companies, especially those operating in the technology space in California. Acts for companies throughout their life-cycles, with deals ranging from seed stage to Series G and IPO. Excels at advising venture capital funds on formation and operational issues. Particularly noted for its industry expertise in telecommunications, financial services and life sciences.2 Latham & Watkins LLPVenture Capital2023 | Band 2 |Latham & Watkins has an experienced group that offers advice to emerging companies, venture capitalists and investment banks on a wide array of financing transactions. Also offers advice to private companies on IPOs and M&A. Receives particular recognition for its life sciences expertise, particularly in pharmaceuticals. Additionally fields significant strength in technology, with considerable experience in gaming, fintech and software.2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPVenture Capital2023 | Band 2 |Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has an esteemed venture capital practice with pronounced expertise handling issues for emerging companies in the technology space. Represents a diverse range of clients within the industry, including food, cloud computing and fintech companies. Advises startups and investors on an array of financing and corporate transactions.2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiVenture Capital2023 | Band 2 |Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati boasts an accomplished practice that offers substantial expertise in representing entrepreneurs and venture-backed companies in major financing and corporate transactions. Additionally advises venture capital firms on investment and governance matters. Frequently counsels clients in the technology, healthcare and media sectors.
Band 3
3 Morrison FoersterVenture Capital2023 | Band 3 |Morrison Foerster offers advice to emerging companies and major investors in both early and late-stage financings, as well as the full gamut of corporate and IP issues. Significant strengths in life sciences, fintech and agriculture technology. Has a particularly prominent practice in secondary market transactions.3 Perkins CoieVenture Capital2023 | Band 3 |Perkins Coie has notable capabilities with respect to the representation of emerging companies, venture capital funds and other investors. Offers advice on venture capital financing, corporate governance and M&A. Features expertise covering a broad swath of industries, including technology, marketing, retail and entertainment.3 PillsburyVenture Capital2023 | Band 3 |Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman possesses recognized investor and company-side capabilities. Impressive client roster includes emerging companies in technology market, with expertise in gaming, software and e-commerce. Able to advise companies throughout their life-cycles, from early-stage venture capital to M&A and corporate governance.3 WilmerHaleVenture Capital2023 | Band 3 |WilmerHale is a distinguished firm in the venture capital space with extensive experience of representing both emerging organizations and venture capital firms in financings. Advises startups throughout their life-cycle, from inception through to IPO and sale. Specific strength lies in advising clients from the life sciences and technology sectors.