Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has experienced and strong teams in both New York and Silicon Valley. It has close links to both issuers and underwriters, including growth companies, mid-cap and global businesses. With the slow market for IPOs, the team has remained active in direct offerings, PIPEs, block trades, SPAC transactions, and at-the-market offerings. Valerie Ford Jacob is hugely experienced in major equity offerings with Silicon Valley partner Sarah Solum also having an outstanding reputation, especially for tech clients. Michael Levitt is another key name and Pamela Marcogliese, based in New York and Silicon Valley, is head of US transactions with a strong reputation in capital markets and corporate governance. Silicon Valley’s Scott Blumenkranz was promoted to partner in 2023 and rising star Taryn Zucker is another key member of the team. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Key clients
- Indivior
- Lilium
- Ares Capital
- Verlinvest
- EvGo Inc.
- TriNet Group
- BuzzFeed
- TRM Labs
- Capella Space
- Molekule Group
- DaVita Venture Group
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Taryn Zucker
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sarah Solum
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Valerie Ford Jacob, Sarah Solum, Scott Blumenkranz