Fourteen (14) partners across Gunderson Dettmer's U.S. offices were awarded recognition for their knowledge and expertise in each of their individual practice areas by the 2022 Chambers and Partners Guide. 

In addition, Gunderson Dettmer was also recognized as a leading law firm in eight (8) departments.This year, Gunderson’s highly-ranked practice areas include: Startups & Emerging Companies, Venture Capital, and Corporate/ M&A.

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Ranked Lawyers

USA – Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
Jeffrey Vetter

Startups & Emerging Companies
Scott Dettmer
David Gammell 
Ivan Gaviria
Bob Gunderson
Jay Hachigian
Ken McVay

Venture Capital: Fund Formation
Sean Caplice 
Steve Franklin
Jay Hachigian
Malcolm Nicholls III

California

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Jeffrey R. Vetter

Technology: Transactions
Tom Villeneuve

Venture Capital
Scott Dettmer
Ivan Gaviria
Bob Gunderson

Venture Capital: Fund Formation
Sean Caplice
Steve Franklin

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrounding Areas

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Sharon Hendricks

Massachusetts

Labor & Employment
Max Perlman

Private Equity: Fund Formation
Malcolm Nicholls III

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
Marc Dupre
David Gammell
Jay Hachigian

Ranked Departments

Band 1
Startups & Emerging Companies
Venture Capital 
Corporate/ M&A

Band 2
Private Equity: Fund Formation
Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

Band 3
Technology: Transactions
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Technology