Dentons’ international network is a recurring theme among clients and one testifies that few peer firms ‘can boast of a strong venture capital/emerging companies practice together with such a global reach’. Among its other key attributes, the team stands out for its experience across all key high-growth spheres, including AI, cybersecurity, climate-tech, fintech and digital health. The global group is driven out of New York by Victor Boyajian, who specializes in acting for emerging technology companies, along with large-cap entities, and investors on financings and corporate matters. The New York team also draws on emerging companies specialist Chris Errico, who is ’as sharp as they come’, and James Jasaitis, who has a focus on corporate and finance transactions in the high-tech sphere. In Miami, Jackson Hwu is recommended for his cross-border, primarily Brazil-related work.
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‘The team is well versed on market terms, expectations and the like. They know the start-ups/venture capital field and are well positioned to provide up-to-date information and expectations.’
‘Chris Errico is as sharp as they come. He's at the top of his game and knows all the players. He has our full confidence and his team is second to none.’
‘The team is backed by the full strength of the Dentons platform. Not many peer firms, let alone boutiques, can boast of a strong venture capital/emerging companies practice together with such a global reach.’
Key clients
- Battery Ventures
- Canaan Partners
- PayPal Ventures
- Evolution Equity Partners
- Labster
- Contour Venture Partners
- Fulgur Ventures
- Drive Capital
- LL Funds
- Octopus Ventures
Work highlights
- Represented AcuityMD in its $45m Series B financing, led by ICONIQ and with participation from Benchmark and Redpoint.
- Represented LL Funds as lead investor in Poplar’s $25m Series C financing.
- Represented Evolution Equity as lead investor in Protect AI’s $35m Series A financing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Chris Errico
Practice head
Victor Boyajian
Other key lawyers
Chris Errico; James Jasaitis; Jackson Hwu; Travis Leach