Semma Arzapalo represents large institutional investors in numerous private equity transactions ranging from initial due diligence to investing in complex limited partnerships.

Stephen Ashley advises clients on a wide range of securities law matters and regularly represents both issuers and underwriters in both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions.

Pillsbury Corporate partner David S. Baxter is leader of the firm’s Financial Industry Group and co-leader of the firm’s Capital Markets Group and has advised on hundreds of securities issuances and other debt financings involving more than $100 billion.

Bianca Bowen focuses on mergers and acquisitions and related corporate law matters.

Lexi Calcado has a broad practice that encompasses a wide range of transactions, focusing primarily on counselling companies, underwriters and investors as they access the capital markets.

James Campbell leads the Corporate practice of the London office and acts for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies and governments on a broad range of issues.

Armando Castro is a partner in Pillsbury’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. With a diverse practice, he represents clients ranging from formation-stage to mature public companies.

Craig Chason, leader of Pillsbury’s Northern Virginia Office Corporate practice, advises principally in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, governance, and corporate finance for clients in the government IT, defense and aerospace sectors.

Noa Clark has extensive experience in a broad range of real estate transactional matters, public-private partnerships (P3s) and sports law transactions.

Jeff Delaney, Pillsbury’s firmwide Corporate and Securities practice section leader, is an authority on specialized finance for energy, pharmaceutical and life insurance companies.

Joseph Fastiggi represents lender and borrower side clients in a variety of public and private financing transactions, with a focus on leveraged financings for acquisitions and recapitalizations.

Ron Fleming Jr. represents entrepreneurs and financiers of leading startups in a diverse group of industries including software, ecommerce, cloud computing, video games, cleantech and sports.

Jeffrey Grill has more than 20 years experience in corporate finance, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

Greg Hammond represents parties in corporate finance and projects transactions—both in the UK and internationally—including M&A, private equity, equity capital markets and JVs.

A leader in his field, Pillsbury Corporate partner Mike Hird has received Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” honors in three different categories.

Nicole Islinger focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, and other complex commercial transactions, including technology and government contracts, and general business law.

Pillsbury partner Mark Jones is a recognized authority in the design and administration of compensation and benefit programs for senior executives and other employees.

Corporate and Securities partner and co-leader of Pillsbury’s Capital Markets practice, Davina Kaile has guided public companies and late-stage private companies across a wide range of sectors, including technology, e-commerce, life sciences, financial services and retail in many high-profile, multibillion- and multimillion-dollar deals.

Lillian Kim represents companies in a variety of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other significant corporate matters.  Lillian also serves as a trusted advisor to boards of directors, special committees and executive management teams of public companies in connection with strategic matters, corporate governance and securities law compliance.

Matt Kirmayer represents emerging technology companies and the investors who fund them across a range of industries, including software, educational technology, digital media, social media, artificial intelligence systems, robotics and life sciences. Active in the technology and investment communities in Silicon Valley and the East Coast, Matt often works with emerging companies as their outside general counsel, managing legal, financial and operational issues, from formation and angel and venture capital investment through exit.

Stephanie’s practice focuses on general corporate and securities law matters, including public and private issuances of equity and debt securities, SEC disclosure, reporting and compliance, and M&A.

Named one of the top “Women Leaders in Tech Law” by The Recorder for six consecutive years and hailed as the Technology “Dealmaker of the Year” by The Deal, Silicon Valley partner Allison Leopold Tilley advises technology companies, including on their formation, venture capital financings, multibillion-dollar M&As, public offerings, securities transactions and board governance.

Mark Lessard, Pillsbury’s global Finance practice leader, advises dozens of clients worldwide on high-stakes debt and equity transactions, many of which have won “Deal of the Year” awards.

Stan Lewandowski, global co-leader of Pillsbury’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, counsels domestic and international companies on optimal structuring, financing, operations, development and other strategic transactional issues, primarily in the artificial intelligence, fintech, aerospace, education, life sciences and digital health, travel, cybersecurity, gaming, climatetech and renewable energy sectors.

David Lillevand focuses on securities and general corporate law matters, including public offerings and private placements in both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and investment management, compliance and corporate governance.

Lindsey Livingston is a partner in the law firm’s Corporate practice, where she focuses on matters including mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, corporate governance and private equity and venture capital transactions.

Gabriella Lombardi advises clients on multimillion- and billion-dollar  securities matters, IPOs, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions, representing in excess of $6 billion in value in the past two years.

In addition to his lengthy legal career, Don also has practiced as a certified public accountant, which gives him added insight into the tax accounting and reporting challenges faced by clients.

Pillsbury partner Jim Masetti, leader of Pillsbury’s Semiconductor and IoT Industry Group, advises a global clientele on transformative corporate, securities and finance deals.

Julie Park works with a variety of public and private company clients, including tech companies and startups.

Christina Pearson, the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Corporate and Securities group, represents companies in every stage of their life cycle, from start-up to maturity, and counsels her clients through liquidity transactions such as venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings.

Stan Pierson, leader of Pillsbury’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Group, represents technology companies and investors in venture capital and securities transactions, including private placements, M&A and corporate partnerships.

Pillsbury partner Harsha Reddy concentrates on international tax matters and advises a global clientele on a variety of tax issues.

Pillsbury partner Michael Reese has advised clients worldwide on energy and infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars and is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S.

Robert Robbins, former practice section leader of Pillsbury’s Corporate practice, is recognized as a leader in structuring and closing complex mergers and acquisitions and restructurings, and in advising corporate boards.

Jon Russo, former co-leader of Pillsbury’s M&A practice, has over 30 years of experience in M&A transactions, private equity investments, venture capital financings and securities offerings. He is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as a “Leading Lawyer.”  

Steve Ryan advises companies on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate governance matters with a strong emphasis on representing private high-growth companies and venture capital investment firms.

Joel Simon represents clients in complex transactions, including senior bank and mezzanine debt financings, high yield debt, IPOs, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures between operating businesses, joint ventures between financial investors and operators of businesses, corporate and financial restructurings, and general commercial advice.

Drew, named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, public company reporting and corporate governance matters. He represents public and private companies in buy-side and sell-side M&A; emerging companies, startups and venture funds in connection with financings; and issuers and investment banks with equity and debt offerings.

Antony is a structured finance lawyer focusing on aspects of transportation transactions. His practice includes asset finance, leasing, funds, corporate lending, Islamic finance and restructuring.

Pillsbury Corporate partner Matt Swartz advises middle-market and technology companies, and their investors, on M&As, venture capital and private equity transactions, and public securities offerings.

Graham Tyler leads the firm's Asset Finance team globally.

Stan Wong is co-leader of the firm’s Securities group. His practice focuses on securities and general corporate law matters.

Pillsbury Corporate partner Steve Wurzburg is a trusted adviser to emerging growth and large corporations, guiding clients from formation through transformative, multimillion-dollar financings, M&A’s, and IP and IPO transactions.

Justin Bintrim leads his clients through the most important decisions that arise in the life of every successful business and investment.

Danielle de Zorzi’s practice encompasses a wide range of transactions, focusing primarily on capital markets and mergers & acquisitions.

Based in Washington, DC, Pillsbury senior counsel James Grosser has deep experience in legal and tax aspects of partnership and LLC transactions.

Sam Lipson is a corporate attorney who represents high growth technology and life sciences companies and their investors in a wide range of industries.

Brian T. Robinson is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the entertainment industry, including general contract negotiations, content creation, emerging technology, licensing, joint ventures, financing, distribution, and corporate and mergers and acquisitions.