Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
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+1.617.948.6000Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins LLP is considered a first port of call for promising startups, early-stage companies and entrepreneurs for inbound venture capital investment work, with clients also benefiting from the broader firm's excellent resources in its banking and finance, M&A and regulatory practice groups and its cross-table experience acting for venture capital firms. Advises clients across the startup lifecycle, from seed funding through to initial public offerings and exit transactions. Offers additional capabilities in private equity transactions, advising a range of industry leading investors and mid-market funds on buyouts, exits and portfolio company matters, with its Boston team complemented by highly rated groups in London, New York and Washington, DC.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised Apeiron Investment Group in the Series B financing of Alto Neuroscience, led by Lightswitch Capital and partners of Alkeon Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham is one of the top firms in the space."
"The team is top notch."
"It is a powerhouse firm."
"Latham is one of the top firms in the space."
"The team is top notch."
"It is a powerhouse firm."
Notable Practitioners
John Chory is a widely respected corporate attorney whose multifaceted practice features strengths across M&A, capital markets and venture capital work. He acts on behalf of both investors and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector.
Stephen Ranere has a well-developed practice advising early-stage technology companies on venture capital financing.
"He is a great lawyer who takes a highly practical approach."
Spencer Ricks is highly regarded for his strength in handling issues that stretch across a range of sectors, including life sciences and technology. He is called upon to provide counsel on venture capital financings and formations.
"Spencer is an incredible lawyer."
"He is a pleasure to work with, he is efficient, strategic and tactical."