Ranking tables
Venture Capital: Fund Formation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Bradley Van Buren Holland & Knight LLP
- Bryan Ricapito Hogan Lovells
- David W Tegeler Proskauer Rose LLP
- Eric Doherty Cooley LLP
- Howard J. Beber Proskauer Rose LLP
- Jay K Hachigian Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
- Joe Binder Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Kimberley Kaplan-Gross Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
- Malcolm B Nicholls III Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
- Marie DeFalco Lowenstein Sandler LLP
- Robert Fore Goodwin
- Yoni Tuchman DLA Piper LLP (US)
Senior Statespeople
S Robin A PainterProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Senior Statespeople |Robin Painter is equally capable of representing sponsors and institutional investors in high profile fund formation.
Band 1
1 Stephen MearsProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 1 |Stephen Mears frequently acts for prominent asset management firms in the establishment of venture capital funds.1 Steven R FranklinGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 1 |Steven Franklin is highly respected for his deep expertise in launching substantial funds investing in the US and internationally. He has notable experience of providing counsel on the formation of funds investing in the technology space.
Band 2
2 Adam TopeDLA Piper LLP (US) | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector.2 Ian O'DonnellGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Ian O'Donnell is prized for his deep knowledge of the launch and operation of early-stage investment funds, including those focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors.2 John ClendeninCooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |John Clendenin regularly assists asset management firms establishing funds focused on the health care and technology market.2 John DadoCooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |John Dado is the head of the fund formation practice group. He is admired for his profound understanding of the formation and operation of funds.2 Jordan SilberCooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Jordan Silber is recognized for his prominent practice launching funds investing in the US and China.2 Nicole PeppeGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Sean CapliceGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Sean Caplice has an impressive client baseof leading investment management companies. He provides counsel on establishing funds focused on both growth and late-stage companies.2 Shane GoudeySidley Austin LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Shane Goudey receives widespread praise for his knowledge of raising significant venture capital funds.2 Thomas A BeaudoinGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 |Thomas Beaudoin is adept at forming venture capital funds. He is renowned for his international expertise, especially in advising Israeli fund sponsors.
Band 3
3 Bradley Van BurenHolland & Knight LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Bradley Van Buren of Holland & Knight boasts a distinguished practice in the venture capital space. He is routinely called upon to assist with the formation of funds focused on the cybersecurity and technology sectors.3 Bryan RicapitoHogan Lovells | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Bryan Ricapito is noted for his ability to provide counsel to a range of clients on the formation of venture capital funds focused on the technology, healthcare and life sciences space. He has experience of advising on fund of funds, fund maintenance and restructuring.3 David W TegelerProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |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 Eric DohertyCooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Eric Doherty regularly assists venture capital clients on fund formation and closing matters.3 Howard J. BeberProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Howard Beber is highly adept in advising on the launch of buyout, co-investment and sector-focused funds.3 Jay K HachigianGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Jay Hachigian's broad-based early-stage capital business covers formation work for sponsors in addition to financing for both funds and growth companies. He has further experience of providing counsel throughout a company's life cycle, from inception through to offerings and M&A.3 Joe BinderDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Joe Binder has a burgeoning practice in the space. He is noted for his ability to provide counsel on the formation of funds focusing on the real estate, technology and hospitality sectors.3 Kimberley Kaplan-GrossChoate Hall & Stewart LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Kimberley Kaplan-Gross has vast experience of advising on formations for a range of private equity and venture capital funds. She is held in high regard for her international expertise.3 Malcolm B Nicholls IIIGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Malcolm Nicholls is well versed in fund formations and secondary transactions. He has significant experience in advising sponsors forming technology-focused funds.3 Marie DeFalcoLowenstein Sandler LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |Marie DeFalco of Lowenstein Sandler is an accomplished investment funds practitioner who specializes in raising venture capital funds, including funds of funds.3 Robert ForeGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Yoni TuchmanDLA Piper LLP (US) | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 |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.