We represent what’s next.
Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an
exclusive focus on the innovation economy.
Our clients drive innovation. Their investments create institutions.
Their ideas transform the world.
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We serve market-leading venture capital and growth equity investors and pioneering companies through inception, growth and maturity, as well as groundbreaking public companies that result from the global venture capital ecosystem.
We believe in the spark of an idea.
Our clients are the forward-thinkers, the dealmakers, and the achievers; those who challenge, change, and improve.
Focus
Our clear-cut focus and well-honed technical skill enables an accelerated pace and unmatched efficiency, delivering best-in-class value at each phase of a client’s business.
LMG Life Sciences
2022 VC Law Firm of the Year
Recognized for its market-leading support for venture-backed and public life sciences companies and the venture and growth equity funds investing in that industry around the world.
Exceeding expectations is in our DNA
Ranked #1 VC Law Firm Globally and in the US
PitchBook Data credited Gunderson Dettmer as Top VC Law Firm Globally and in the U.S. with more than $80B raised in 2022.
Market-Leading Focus
2023 Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers recognizes Gunderson Dettmer attorneys for their continued impact and commitment to their individual practice areas.
Results
The depth of our experience means we can anticipate, plan, and advise at the right time and in the right direction. From an idea on a napkin to a listing on an exchange, we bring an intimate knowledge of how to plan for – and how to get to – what’s next.
Andy Thorpe Joins Capital Markets Practice in San Francisco
Andy Thorpe Joins Capital Markets Practice in San Francisco
"Expanding our Capital Markets practice is a long-term strategic priority for the firm as our private company clients continue to grow and prepare for the next stage in their maturity and our roster of public companies has expanded substantially.” - Ivan Gaviria, NorCal Leader
Gunderson Dettmer Expands Fintech Regulatory Support with New Partner Sangeetha M. Raghunathan
Gunderson Dettmer Expands Fintech Regulatory Support with New Partner Sangeetha M. Raghunathan
“Sangeetha brings exactly the right experience for the important regulatory and compliance issues many of our clients are working to navigate, especially as more companies leverage fintech, eCommerce, web3 or mobile payments technologies or business models.” - Brian C. Patterson, Corporate Partner
Data Privacy Team Presented on New State Privacy Laws for 2023
Data Privacy Team Presented on New State Privacy Laws for 2023
Chair of Data Privacy Anna Westfelt and associates Frida Alim and Cecilia Jeong lead a discussion on the key requirements, consumer rights, penalties for non-compliance, and how to begin preparing for new state privacy laws.
Lara Pender Joins Growth Equity Practice in Ann Arbor
Lara Pender Joins Growth Equity Practice in Ann Arbor
“Gunderson’s reputation among growth equity and venture capital investors is second to none. They not only provide clients with high-value legal advice, but they also take a practical strategic approach that aligns well with my own practice.”
Holistic AI and Gunderson Dettmer Hosted a Webinar on Regulating AI in Employment
Holistic AI and Gunderson Dettmer Hosted a Webinar on Regulating AI in Employment
Attorneys Natalie Pierce, Anna Westfelt, Michael Hui and Frida Alim and the co-founders of Holistic AI discuss new and proposed laws regulating AI in employment and offer practical compliance strategies for employers, start-ups, and conscientious business owners and managers.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023 Recognizes Gunderson Dettmer as a Top-Tier Firm
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023 Recognizes Gunderson Dettmer as a Top-Tier Firm
"Gunderson's team is strong technically and delivers consistently. We engage them for complex deals and recommend our founders to engage them for high value or complex funding rounds."
Partner Richard Chang Named an "A-List International Lawyer" by China Business Law Journal
Partner Richard Chang Named an "A-List International Lawyer" by China Business Law Journal
Beijing partner Richard Chang has been recognized in the 2022 edition of China Business Law Journal’s A-List as one of China’s Elite International Lawyers.
Gunderson Dettmer Hosts Webinar on the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Employee Non-competes
Gunderson Dettmer Hosts Webinar on the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Employee Non-competes
Partners Max Perlman and Aaron Rubin provided an update on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed nationwide rule banning employers from using non-compete agreements and the potential impact on companies and workers.
Webinar: Gunderson Dettmer Hosts What Latin American Venture Backed Companies Need to Know about U.S. Tax
Gunderson Dettmer hosted the What Latin American Venture Backed Companies Need to Know about U.S. Tax webinar. Read More
Harnessing the momentum of the industry.
As the innovation economy accelerates, expands, and evolves – so do we.
Today our 400+ attorneys operate in 11 offices and support clients in other key regions across the globe.