Corporate/M&A
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+1 703 456 8000Chambers Review
Cooley has a market-leading practice that excels in venture capital financing and growth equity transactions. The team has particularly strong experience in venture capital-backed IPOs. It is a go-to practice for high-value M&A and is routinely sought after to advise on joint ventures and spinoffs. The department is also regularly called upon to counsel on corporate governance and securities compliance. Clients range from established corporate groups to startups and high potential growth companies.
Work Highlights
- Cooley advised Tenable Holdings on its cross-border acquisition of Ermetic for $265 million.
Strengths
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"Cooley have excellent business prowess. They are strategic, responsive and their national and international support has been key for us."
"The overall client service experience is superb. They have eminently qualified lawyers in a wide variety of fields. We have never found a lack of talent or expertise in an area where we have had a need."
"Cooley have excellent business prowess. They are strategic, responsive and their national and international support has been key for us."
"The overall client service experience is superb. They have eminently qualified lawyers in a wide variety of fields. We have never found a lack of talent or expertise in an area where we have had a need."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Lincoln is widely considered one of the nation's leading attorneys for startup and venture capital work, notably in the technology field.
"Mike is awesome, he's a rock star!"
"His breadth of knowledge and sophistication in the emerging tech field is second to none. I don't think I've ever had a partner who operates as he does - he's a different level."
Andrew Lustig is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with particular experience in representing technology companies in M&A and private equity transactions.
"Andy’s greatest strength is his common-sense business advice that he brings to legal matters. He is a superb negotiator on complex M&A and related investment transactions."
"Andrew's knowledge of M&A strategy and skill in negotiating favorable deal terms were critical to the success of our transaction. I am so glad I trusted him."
"Not only is he a talented attorney but he’s always been very strategic as well. We view him as an extended part of the team."