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Cooley Earns Top Marks Across PitchBook Q2, LSEG H1 2026 Rankings

Firm earns multiple #1 rankings globally and in the US, reinforcing its position as the leading advisor to venture-backed companies and investors

Palo Alto – August 17, 2026 – Continuing to demonstrate its leadership across the global venture capital ecosystem, Cooley earned top rankings in PitchBook’s Q2 2026 Global League Tables and LSEG’s first-half 2026 Global Private Equity & Venture Capital Review. 

PitchBook again named Cooley the #1 law firm in the US and globally for representing companies raising venture capital, continuing a streak of more than six years atop the rankings. In addition, Cooley maintained its #1 ranking globally and in the US for company representations across deals overall, combining venture capital financings, initial public offerings (IPOs), M&A and private equity transactions. The firm also earned the #1 ranking for exits.

LSEG’s H1 2026 Global Private Equity & Venture Capital Review further underscored Cooley’s strength on both sides of the venture ecosystem. The firm ranked #1 both for representing companies in venture capital financings by deal count and for representing venture capital firms by both deal count and round value.  

Cooley’s PitchBook results also demonstrated the breadth of its industry leadership, with #1 rankings across six sectors. The firm maintained #1 rankings in pharmaceuticals & biotech and consumer goods & services, rose to #1 in commercial products & services and healthcare devices & supplies, and also ranked #1 in IT hardware and media. 

Cooley continued to earn top rankings across key global markets, including a #1 ranking in the UK & Ireland, maintaining its Q1 position. 

Cooley is the go-to advisor for innovators and disruptors, helping to turn great ideas into great companies. It is one of the most active firms globally in advising on early- and late-stage financings, IPOs and M&A, combining its multidisciplinary platform with efficient, tech-enabled resources designed to provide clients with premium counsel through each stage as they scale. 

Cooley is deeply connected in the venture ecosystem, working with startups, boards, management teams and investors to support more than 7,000 high-growth private companies reshaping the global economy. The firm’s distinctive approach to client relationships, proactive problem-solving and team collaboration ensures clients have a legal partner to take their business to the next level. 

Hallmarks of Cooley’s commitment to innovation include:

  • Cooley GO – a platform offering easy-to-navigate resources and document generators to help startups grow their businesses.
  • IPO GO – an interactive resource designed specifically for executives, legal teams and finance professionals preparing to go public.
  • Cooley Protect – a resource providing companies the information they need to make informed decisions about patent protection and strategy.

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