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About
Provided by Fiona Brophy
Practice Areas
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law
Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Capital
Corporate Finance
Private Equity
Social Enterprises
Family Office Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Businesses
Clean Technology
Unmanned Vehicle Systems
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Interactive Entertainment
Internet of Things (IoT)
Immersive Technology
Cannabis Law
Apparel & Footwear
Gaming
Career
With over 20 years practicing law, Fiona Brophy has broad experience representing start up technology companies and the investors who invest in them. Over the course of her career, she has represented a wide variety of technology companies through all stages of their life cycle, from formation to ultimate exit. She has managed hundreds of venture financing transactions, ranging from seed stage to growth equity, and also has a robust mergers and acquisitions practice, both buy and sell-side. She is experienced in handling a wide variety of legal issues including advising Boards of Directors on their most important matters, handling debt and equity transactions, and advising on intellectual property and regulatory compliance issues. While at Perkins Coie, Fiona has served as Co-Chair of the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group, leading more than 70 attorneys and paralegals. She also served on the firm’s Compensation Committee, acting as Chairperson for many years, and is one of the founders of the firm’s Le[a]better initiative, dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs and executives.
Chambers Review
USA
Fiona Brophy has considerable experience of handling seed financings and fund formations. Her clients stem from the technology, health and education sectors.
Fiona Brophy is firm-wide co-chair of the firm's emerging companies and venture capital practice. She has experience advising clients through all aspects of the startups life cycle, including venture capital financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is available, responsive and provides excellent advice."
"Fiona is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive."
"Fiona is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive."
"She is an excellent lawyer."
"She is available, responsive and provides excellent advice."
"Fiona is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive."
"Fiona is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive."
"She is an excellent lawyer."