Ranking tables

Venture Capital: Fund Formation | USA

California

This section covers fund formation and launches, spinouts, strategic acquisitions, distressed debt investments and restructurings.

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Band 1

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    John Clendenin
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    John Clendenin advises on the life cycle of emerging companies. He has a wealth of experience advising sponsors on the raising and closing of funds.
  2. 1
    Steven R Franklin
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Steven Franklin receives high praise for his knowledge of all aspects of the raising and management of funds.
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Band 2

  1. Andrew Ahern
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    Andrew Ahern
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Andrew Ahern of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has considerable experience of advising clients on the formation of funds focused on the technology sector.
  2. Ian O'Donnell
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    Ian O'Donnell
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Ian O'Donnell can offer considerable experience in the launching of funds for investment in technology companies and other growth organizations.
  3. 2
    Joe Binder
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Joe Binder of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represents a distinguished series of clients, including high-profile private equity firms and venture capital firms. He routinely provides counsel on the formation of venture capital funds.
  4. 2
    John Dado
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    As head of the firm's fund formation practice, John Dado's work includes advising sponsors on the raising and closing of sector-focused investment vehicles. He has further experience of providing counsel to institutional investors.
  5. 2
    Jordan Silber
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jordan Silber attracts particular attention for his knowledge of the Chinese market as it relates to fund formation.
  6. 2
    Sean Caplice
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Sean Caplice's extensive market experience makes him highly sought after to advise sponsors on the formation of funds to be invested in the US and internationally.
  7. 2
    Shane Goudey
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shane Goudey applies his considerable fund formation expertise to the representation of venture capital sponsors through all stages of the process. He is adept at advising on the formation of both domestic and international funds.