Gunderson Dettmer

Andrew is a partner in our San Francisco office.

Andrew advises management teams and boards of directors on securities regulation, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and key corporate governance matters. In addition to extensive experience representing issuers and underwriters — including in over 40 initial public offerings to date — Andrew served for six years at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While at the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance and in the Office of Rulemaking, he reviewed and commented on numerous public companies' SEC filings and played a significant role in drafting several landmark regulations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Andrew works extensively with leaders and innovators in a variety of industries, including software, fintech, life sciences, medical devices, clean technology and cryptocurrency. He has experience helping these companies navigate complex, technical and often novel issues in transactions.

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What GCs Should Expect Before and After the IPO Part I

In this webinar, Of Counsel Brett Pletcher along with partners Alexa Belonick and Andy Thorpe will delve into the S-1 process, responsibilities typically delegated to the legal team, and strategies for readiness as an IPO draws near.

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IPO Readiness: Setting the Stage for a Successful IPO

The key to a successful IPO is early preparation. For most companies considering an IPO, this preparation starts 18 months to two years before the IPO launches. Late-stage private companies that begin working towards IPO readiness early will be well-positioned to execute an IPO and to thrive as a public company.

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The Late-Stage Transition to IPO – Governance

Gunderson Dettmer partners Alexa Belonick and Andrew Thorpe discuss governance considerations for late-stage companies, including board effectiveness, risk management, and ESG trends, to continue a company’s journey both as a maturing private company and preparing for an IPO.