Catering mainly to venture capital funds infrastructure domestically and internationally, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP ‘stands out for its ability to seamlessly blend deep technical knowledge with a practical, business-oriented approach’. Sector wise, the group has a strong focus across the finance, technology, energy and infrastructure sectors for a global client base. Dolph Hellman in San Francisco is at the helm, and particularly specialises in investor side fund launches and operations, with a varied client roster of large public pension plans. Additional standout team members include Washington DC-based Mary Wallace, an of counsel whose transactional expertise is notable, and also has a strong track record of investor side of fund formation, operational and regulatory issues. Indeed Kenneth Rasamny in Orange County is often called upon by venture capital funds, private equity funds and debt funds for regulatory matters.
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- ‘Our experience with Orrick has been nothing short of exceptional. Orrick has handled the formation of our fund and all our deal-related legal work, demonstrating a level of expertise and commitment that sets them apart in the legal industry.'
- 'Orrick’s team consistently provides tailored, forward-thinking advice that accounts for the nuances of our industry and our specific goals. Their ability to dive deep into complex issues while maintaining a strategic perspective has consistently placed us at an advantage in our legal dealings.'
Key clients
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF)
- San Francisco City and County Employee’s Retirement System (SFERS)
- Ego Death Capital Management LLC
- Connect Humanity
- Comptroller of the State of New York
- Blue Forest Finance
Work highlights
Advising Blue Forest Finance on forming and fundraising for its asset management arm, Blue Forest Asset Management, and its inaugural private investment fund, the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, L.P., which supports forest resilience and wildfire mitigation efforts in California.
Advising Ego Death Capital on investing in and accelerating the growth of the next generation of Bitcoin technology startups.
Advising Connect Humanity on the targeted US$50 million financing for the IDEA Fund (Investing in Digital Equity Appalachia) - an initiative by Connect Humanity and Appalachia Community Capital to invest in broadband projects for underserved communities in Appalachia.
Practice head
Dolph Hellman
Other key lawyers
Mary Wallace; Kenneth Rasamny; Perry Teicher