Jones Day‘s emerging companies and venture capital practice sits within its broader corporate department and frequently advises investors on financings from seed to late stage. Based in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, Timothy Curry co-leads the team and routinely advises on growth equity financings. In San Diego, venture capital firms and corporate investors rely on Taylor Stevens for investments in early-stage companies. Alexandre Wibaux is a key name for build-up and exit M&A transactions. Hannah Rozow Owolabi is highlighted for assisting with the full gamut of venture capital matters.
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‘Ability to flex broad and deep in both US and international. The team has a good structure with leading partners to run and execute complex matters.’
‘Strong partnerships, deep expertise, good people, strong reputation and ability to work through challenging matters. Taylor Stevens is a leading partner for complex and critical matters. Ben Chouka has deep expertise and commitment.'
‘The team we work with is well-tuned to the needs of entrepreneurs. Specifically, they work to understand the technology of the company and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. It is also helpful that they have specialists (labor, equity comp, etc) that can be pulled in when needed.’
‘William Zawrotny provides outstanding advice that accounts for risk, which is something I really appreciate since the scaling helps me make decisions.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hannah Rozow Owolabi
Other key lawyers
Ben Chouka; William Zawrotny