Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP is a first port of call for start-ups and emerging companies looking for transactional support. The practice handles a considerable number of venture capital financings annually, where it is equally active on behalf of both investors and companies, while it also advises on IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance matters. A trio of high-profile dealmakers head up the emerging companies and venture capital group: Peter Werner , who recently advised Founders Fund as a co-lead investor in Anduril Industries’ $1.5bn Series F funding round, co-steers the practice from San Francisco together with Matthew Bartus, while Sacha Ross co-directs the group from New York. The bench also includes Palo Alto-based Mark Tanoury, whose four decades of experience ensures he is sought after by emerging companies and venture capital investors for support on strategic matters. Recently promoted to firm CEO, San Francisco-based Rachel Proffitt is a go-to specialist for corporate and securities-related issues, where she enjoys close relationships with public and private companies and investors. Adam Dinow, who heads the New York corporate practice, and Derek Colla, who is a founder of the Miami office, are also highly regarded. Palo Alto-based Sale Kwon is a talented next-generation partner.