Venture Capital Litigation & Dispute Counseling

Effectively handle litigation matters and resolve operating problems specific to venture capital, leveraged buyout and other private equity funds and their managers

Why Cooley

400+ litigators in 17 major business and technology centers worldwide handling high-stakes litigations for cutting-edge companies
One of the foremost authorities on capital fund formation in the United States
Breadth of experience uniquely positions us to handle litigation matters and resolve other operating problems specific to venture capital, leveraged buyout and other private equity funds and their managers
Experienced in both judicial and alternative dispute resolution forums and have resolved all types of fund and management company operating problems
In-depth understanding of the partnership agreements, economic relationships and industry customs and practices that define venture capital, leveraged buyout and private equity funds
Experience in 100+ state, federal and international courts, arbitral forums and administrative bodies
50+ years of experience counseling venture capital and other private equity groups on fundraising, governance and investment activities give us an appreciation for the importance of managing costs, maintaining confidentiality and protecting a fund's brand and reputation when seeking dispute resolution

Able to achieve outstanding results in securities class actions.– Chambers USA

Litigation Powerhouse

Law360 praises Cooley for its first-class litigation work and dominant victories.

Financial Times - Innovative Lawyers: Dispute Resolution (2012, 2015)
Law360: Litigation Powerhouse
Chambers USA & UK: Commercial Litigation
Legal 500 US & UK: Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America: Litigation
Benchmark Litigation

They are a tight team who coordinate well and do an excellent job. – Chambers USA

Group contacts

Mazda Antia Partner San Diego, Los Angeles

Philip Bowman Partner New York

Kathleen Goodhart Partner San Francisco

Patrick Gunn Partner in Charge – San Francisco San Francisco

Mike Klisch Partner Washington, DC

Beatriz Mejia Partner San Francisco

Michael Rhodes Partner San Francisco

Ian Shapiro Partner New York

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