Cooley has been recognized once again as the top law firm in the United States and globally for representing companies raising venture capital, according to PitchBook’s Q1 2025 Global League Tables. This marks over five consecutive years that Cooley has held this position.
PitchBook also acknowledged Cooley as the leading life cycle firm, ranking it #1 for combined deals in the US based on representations of venture firms and companies. The firm achieved a #1 ranking for deals overall in both the US and globally, covering areas such as venture capital financings, initial public offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and private equity transactions.
In addition to these accolades, Cooley secured top rankings in PitchBook’s assessments across various industry sectors and geographic regions. The firm played a significant role in pharmaceuticals and biotech, healthcare services and systems, as well as commercial products and services.
The LSEG’s Global Venture Capital Review for Q1 2025 also named Cooley the #1 firm for company representations by deal count, along with being the leading firm for venture capital firm representations based on overall deal value.
Cooley is known for advising innovators and disruptors worldwide. It is highly active in early- and late-stage financings, IPOs, M&A activities, offering a multidisciplinary platform combined with tech-enabled resources to support clients at every stage of their growth. The firm’s connections within the venture ecosystem extend to startups, boards, management teams, and investors supporting over 7,000 high-growth private companies globally.
The firm’s commitment to innovation includes initiatives like Cooley GO—providing resources for startups—and IPO GO—a resource tailored for those preparing to go public via an IPO. Additionally, Cooley Protect offers information necessary for making informed decisions about patent protection strategies.
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