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What the Team is Known For

Cooley LLP has a highly regarded capital markets practice that harbors a deep bench of widely recognized experts in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm is regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs, and houses practitioners with specialist knowledge of convertible debt, among other securities offerings. It boasts a client base of top-tier investment banks and companies, including an enviable stable of emerging businesses.

Work Highlights

  • Cooley LLP advised Instacart on its $660 million IPO and concurrent sale of its Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock in a private placement.

Strengths

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Cooley brings deep expertise on IPO capital markets but delivers it in a compelling and approachable way.

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The Cooley team have incredibly deep technical knowledge and are creative with solutions.

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The team have unparalleled capabilities in biopharma equity capital markets.

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The team understood our needs and navigated issues to set us up for success long-term.

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The Cooley team have a wealth of experience which is brought to bear in challenging and complex situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charlie Kim
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Charlie Kim
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Charlie Kim is best known for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he frequently advises underwriters and issuers on IPOs and debt offerings.

He is an excellent counsel especially in cross-border matters.

Charlie is always amazing and has the absolute best energy in addition to everything else.

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David Peinsipp
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David Peinsipp
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David Peinsipp is held in high esteem for his standout experience handling high-value IPOs and major debt offerings on behalf of technology and life sciences companies.

David is the only partner I would use for an IPO or financing, he is that good.

David is a best-in-class capital markets lawyer.

David brings excellent counsel knowledge in difficult situations.

David is innovative in really client-friendly ways.

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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen is a recommended choice of counsel for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets transactions, from IPOs to debt mandates.
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Jon Avina
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Jon Avina
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Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.

Jon did a good job as senior relationship partner and in giving practical advice.

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Gian-Michele a Marca
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Gian-Michele a Marca
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Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions. He routinely offers counsel to clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Mischi knows his stuff and gets things done.

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Denny Won
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Denny Won
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Denny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.

Denny is a best-in-class capital markets lawyer.

Denny's expertise in the field really shows. He offers practical advice which balances risk and business-friendly considerations.

Denny is creative, thoughtful and has taken it to the next level in a senior role.

Denny is really commercial and gets to the heart of the issue quickly.

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John-Paul Motley
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John-Paul Motley
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John-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.
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Jonie Kondracki
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Jonie Kondracki
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Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.

We have had fantastic interactions with Jonie who brought depth and thoughtfulness.

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Kristin VanderPas
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Kristin VanderPas
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Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.

Kristin is excellent at executing deals and keeping things on track.

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Milson Yu
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Milson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.

Milson is a unique lawyer who was great at digging into the weeds with the accountancy team.

Milson is smart, commercial and will give you the right advice in an incredibly collaborative way.

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Charlie Kim
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Charlie Kim
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David Peinsipp
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David Peinsipp
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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen
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Jon Avina
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Jon Avina
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Gian-Michele a Marca
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Gian-Michele a Marca
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Denny Won
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Denny Won
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John-Paul Motley
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John-Paul Motley
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Jonie Kondracki
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Jonie Kondracki
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Kristin VanderPas
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Kristin VanderPas
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Milson Yu
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Milson Yu
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