League Tables Show Troutman Pepper Among Top Law Firms for Private Equity, Venture Capital Deals Through Q2

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper’s Private Equity and Emerging Company + Venture Capital practices achieved top results in the league tables for the first half of 2023, advancing in numerous categories as tracked by Refinitiv and PitchBook.

“Our dynamic private equity practice has expertise across markets, deal types, and industries,” said Private Equity Partner Bruce K. Fenton. “Despite a softer market compared to last year’s blockbuster numbers, we continue to see and capitalize on opportunities for our clients, and their success is reflected in our strong league table rankings.”

“Of note this quarter was our robust performance in the energy space with our firm being among the top in the sector by deal volume,” added Private Equity Partner Alec Watson.

“Despite a difficult fundraising environment, we are very proud to have been able to help clients realize their passions, achieve successes, and continue to fundraise,” said Emerging Company + VC Partner Tom Dwyer. “Our league table rankings show that startup businesses continue to seek our advice to navigate growth during these challenging times. Companies are still looking to fundraise and there is money out there.”

“We have a number of startup clients who are seeking to raise money in the next 18 months applying to present at upcoming industry events, including the popular 2023 Mid-Atlantic Capital and Venture Atlanta conferences, in which the firm serves as host and recruiting sponsors, respectively,” Dwyer added.

“Our team’s particular expertise in the health care sector was highlighted in the league table rankings with our firm ranking among the top 10 law firms handling VC deals involving health care devices and supplies,” noted Emerging Company + VC Partner Chris Miller.

Recent rankings:

Refinitiv Global Private Equity Legal Review – First Half 2023
Advisors to Company: LBO & Related Rounds Based on Number of Rounds
#18 up from #23 in 2022
Advisors to Company: All Private Equity Stages Based on Number of Rounds
#21 up from #29 in 2022

PitchBook Global League Tables (PE/VC)

Geography
PE Deals Most Active Globally (#24)
Deals Most Active in U.S. (#11)
PE Deals Most Active in West Coast (#13)
PE Deals Most Active in Mountain (#7)
PE Deals Most Active in Southeast (#11)
VC Deals Most Active in U.S. (#23)
VC Deals Most Active in Mid-Atlantic (#15)

Deal Type
PE Deals Most Active in other PE Deals (#18)
PE Deals Most Active in Buyouts (#25)

Representing
PE Deals Most Active Globally: Companies (#23)
PE Deals Most Active in U.S.: Companies (#10)
PE Deals Most Active in U.S.: Investors (#14)
VC Deals Most Active Globally: Companies (#25)
VC Deals Most Active in U.S.: Companies (#17)
VC Deals Most Active in HC Devices and Supplies (#8)

Sector
PE Deals Most Active in Energy (#11)
PE Deals Most Active in Healthcare (#20)
PE Deals Most Active in B2B (#20)
PE Deals Most Active in B2C (#25)
PE Deals Most Active in IT (#23)

PitchBook Global League Tables (Deals Combined)

Deals Combined Most Active in U.S.: Companies (#16)
Deals Combined Most Active in U.S.: (#20)
Deals Combined Most Active Globally: Companies (#25)

Consistently recognized as a top-tier national practice, Troutman Pepper’s corporate attorneys regularly handle multimillion- and multibillion-dollar transactions. Core areas of service include capital markets transactions and other significant domestic and cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities laws compliance, and corporate finance. The firm has particular expertise in the private equity and private fund services space, advising clients on matters from fund formation to investments and exit transactions.

About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from startups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients’ most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.