Ranking tables
Venture Capital: Fund Formation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Adam Tope DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
- Ian O'Donnell Goodwin10 Years Ranked
- John Clendenin Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- John Dado Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jordan Silber Cooley LLP10 Years Ranked
- Nicole Peppe Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- Sean Caplice Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian9 Years Ranked
- Shane Goudey Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
- Thomas A Beaudoin Goodwin19 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Bradley Van Buren Holland & Knight LLP4 Years Ranked
- Bryan Ricapito Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- David W Tegeler Proskauer Rose LLP21 Years Ranked
- Eric Doherty Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Howard J. Beber Proskauer Rose LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jay K Hachigian Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian15 Years Ranked
- Joe Binder Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kimberley Kaplan-Gross Choate Hall & Stewart LLP15 Years Ranked
- Malcolm B Nicholls III Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian20 Years Ranked
- Marie DeFalco Lowenstein Sandler LLP6 Years Ranked
- Robert Fore Goodwin4 Years Ranked
- Yoni Tuchman DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Robin A PainterProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRobin 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 | 16 Years RankedStephen 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 | 17 Years RankedSteven 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 | 5 Years RankedAdam 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 | 10 Years RankedIan 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 | 7 Years RankedJohn 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 | 7 Years RankedJohn 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 | 10 Years RankedJordan Silber is recognized for his prominent practice launching funds investing in the US and China.2 Nicole PeppeGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedNicole 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 | 9 Years RankedSean 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 | 6 Years RankedShane Goudey receives widespread praise for his knowledge of raising significant venture capital funds.2 Thomas A BeaudoinGoodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedThomas 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 | 4 Years RankedBradley 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 | 1 Years RankedBryan 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 | 21 Years RankedDavid 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 | 3 Years RankedEric Doherty regularly assists venture capital clients on fund formation and closing matters.3 Howard J. BeberProskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedHoward 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 | 15 Years RankedJay 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 | 1 Years RankedJoe 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 | 15 Years RankedKimberley 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 | 20 Years RankedMalcolm 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 | 6 Years RankedMarie 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 | 4 Years RankedRobert 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 | 3 Years RankedLos 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.