Among WilmerHale’s industry strong suits, the start-ups and emerging companies group excels in life sciences-related work, where it teams up with the firm’s life sciences offering to provide full-service transactional and regulatory support. It additionally leverages its regulatory expertise to handle a steady stream of matters involving the technology, aerospace, and energy spheres. In New York, department co-chair Gary Schall acts for a mix of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and venture capital funds on the full range of corporate and finance transactions. Daniel Zimmermann co-chairs the practice from Palo Alto, where his recent work includes representing start-ups in the AI, life sciences, and aerospace sectors on financings across various funding stages. Boston-based Mick Bain spearheads the transactional department and recently led a $290.3m Series B financing for Sierra Space Corporation. Other recommended practitioners include corporate and securities partner Jason Kropp, also in Boston. Frances Mosley departed the firm in February 2025.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- ‘WilmerHale has strong expertise in every relevant area.’
- ‘The partners and associates bring top-tier tactical and technical legal expertise. All have a huge amount of strategic expertise that goes far above and beyond typical ordinary value. In particular, in the area of high-growth venture-backed start-ups.’
- 'WilmerHale has been a critical partner in our venture capital activities, guiding us through various legal matters with exceptional proficiency. Their deep understanding of venture capital law and ability to provide insightful advice have been crucial in navigating this complex field.'
- 'One of the standout aspects of WilmerHale's service is their ability to provide valuable market insights. Their extensive work with numerous start-ups gives them access to crucial information about market rates for options, salaries, company valuations, and venture deal terms. This knowledge has been incredibly beneficial for us in making informed decisions and staying competitive in the market.'
- 'Gary Schall has been extraordinary in his role. His attention to detail is unparalleled, and his legal input is always thorough and succinct. Gary's ability to foresee potential developments and issues has been invaluable in guiding our decision-making process.'
Clients clés
- Immuta
- General Catalyst
- Magnet Biomedicine
- GiveCampus
- Flare Therapeutics
- Centime, Inc.
- Sierra Space
- Alethea Group, Inc.
- Wellington Management
- Air Space Intelligence
Points forts
- Advised Reunion Neuroscience on its $103m Series A financing.
- Advised Gradient AI on its $56m Series C financing.
- Advised Air Space Intelligence on its $34m Series B financing.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Gary Schall; Daniel Zimmermann
Autres avocats clés
Mick Bain; Jason Kropp; Todd Rumberger