Cooley LLP stands out as a premier choice for emerging companies and investors across the start-up lifecycle. The firm has expanded its tech and venture capital capabilities with the opening of its Miami office in November 2023, led by Derek Colla, offering enhanced support to Latin American companies and investors. Co-head of the practice, San Francisco-based Peter Werner counsels high-growth entities and their investors on formation, financing, and securities deals. Also leading the team from San Francisco, Matt Bartus is celebrated for his ‘decades of experience’ assisting companies from their initial stages to pre-IPO. Mark Tanoury, located in Palo Alto, is known for guiding Silicon Valley emerging tech companies and venture capital investors through all stages of their development. Sale Kwon, also in Palo Alto, specializes in company formations, venture financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Rachel Proffitt, in San Francisco, offers advice to emerging clients, venture capital companies, and investment banks on venture capital transactions and securities offerings, while New York’s Adam Dinow is noted for his work with tech unicorns.
Testimonials
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‘The Cooley team doesn’t just provide deep legal expertise for emerging companies but they also become trusted business advisors, helping both experienced and first-time founders navigate the maze of starting and selling emerging companies.’
‘Sacha Ross and his entire team have been incredible partners for two of my companies and continue to be our most trusted and legal advisors.’
Key clients
- Aqua Cultured Foods
- Alto Neuroscience
Work highlights
- Advised General Catalyst Partners and others on their participation in Stripe’s $6.5bn Series I financing.
- Advised eFishery on its $200m Series D financing round.