Ranking tables

Venture Capital: Fund Formation | Global

USA

The Venture Capital: Fund Formation rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 1

  1. Steven R FranklinGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
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Band 2

  1. Ian O'Donnell
    Ian O'Donnell Goodwin5 Years Ranked
  2. Nicole Peppe
    Nicole Peppe Goodwin5 Years Ranked
  3. Robin A Painter
    Robin A Painter Proskauer Rose LLP23 Years Ranked
  4. Stephen Mears
    Stephen Mears Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Thomas A Beaudoin
    Thomas A Beaudoin Goodwin8 Years Ranked
  6. John ClendeninCooley LLP
  7. John DadoCooley LLP
  8. Jordan SilberCooley LLP
  9. Sean CapliceGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
  10. Shane GoudeySidley Austin LLP
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Band 3

  1. Adam Tope
    Adam Tope DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
  2. David W Tegeler
    David W Tegeler Proskauer Rose LLP12 Years Ranked
  3. Howard J. Beber
    Howard J. Beber Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Marie DeFalco
    Marie DeFalco Lowenstein Sandler LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Robert Fore
    Robert Fore Goodwin3 Years Ranked
  6. Yoni Tuchman DLA Piper LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Eric DohertyCooley LLP
  8. Jay K HachigianGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
  9. Kimberley Kaplan-GrossChoate Hall & Stewart LLP
  10. Malcolm B Nicholls IIIGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1

  1. Steven R Franklin
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ian O'Donnell
    2
    Ian O'Donnell
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ian O'Donnell can offer considerable experience in the launching of funds for investment in technology companies and other growth organizations.
  2. Nicole Peppe
    2
    Nicole Peppe
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Nicole Peppe is proficient in the formation of US and international venture capital funds. Her client base includes both specialist venture capital sponsors and the early-stage arms of diverse private equity houses.
  3. Robin A Painter
    2
    Robin A Painter
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Robin Painter is equally capable of representing sponsors and institutional investors in high-profile fund formation.
  4. Stephen Mears
    2
    Stephen Mears
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Stephen Mears frequently acts for prominent asset management firms in the establishment of venture capital funds.
  5. Thomas A Beaudoin
    2
    Thomas A Beaudoin
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Thomas Beaudoin is adept at forming venture capital funds. He is renowned for his international expertise, especially in advising Israeli fund sponsors.
  6. John Clendenin
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2
  7. John Dado
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2
  8. Jordan Silber
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2
  9. Sean Caplice
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2
  10. Shane Goudey
    Sidley Austin LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Adam Tope
    3
    Adam Tope
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector.
  2. David W Tegeler
    3
    David W Tegeler
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    David Tegeler is the global co-head of the private funds group. His wide expertise in the private equity funds world encompasses secondary transactions and credit fund launches.
  3. Howard J. Beber
    3
    Howard J. Beber
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Howard Beber is highly adept in advising on the launch of buyout, co-investment and sector-focused funds.
  4. Marie DeFalco
    3
    Marie DeFalco
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Marie DeFalco is an accomplished investment funds practitioner who specializes in raising venture capital funds, including funds of funds.
  5. Robert Fore
    3
    Robert Fore
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Robert Fore is routinely called upon to advise sponsors on significant fund formations and operational issues. He advises on funds investing across a range of sectors, including travel and technology.
  6. 3
    Yoni Tuchman
    DLA Piper LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Los Angeles-based Yoni Tuchman is well regarded for his practice advising on the formation of venture capital funds. He has broad experience with funds focusing on technology and e-commerce as well as those focusing on ESG.
  7. Eric Doherty
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Jay K Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Kimberley Kaplan-Gross
    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3
  10. Malcolm B Nicholls III
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3