ATLANTA -- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has earned several notable rankings from PitchBook’s Global League Tables and from UK-based legal directories Chambers USA and The Legal 500.

"We are honored to be recognized among the top performers in the emerging growth and venture capital landscape,” said Paul Rothstein, co-chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group. “This achievement further strengthens our resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence and maintaining our status as a trusted partner in the market.”

Joe Daniels, also co-chair of the group, said, “These results reflect the hard work, experience, and dedication of our exceptional team. It is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and unparalleled results to our valued clients.”

PitchBook

In its 2023 Q1 Global League Tables, which rank the most active law firms that advise on emerging growth companies and venture capital firms in the United States and abroad, Notably, PitchBook Data, Inc. ranked Nelson Mullins in the following areas:

• #11 Most active in early stage
• #12 Most active globally: companies
• #12 Most active in United States: companies
• #3 Most active in Southeast
• #14 most active in software

PitchBook’s league tables are compiled using the count of completed deals for the specified deal type, region, and/or other criteria. Only publicly disclosed transactions are included. Venture rounds tracked as accelerator/incubator are not included. Financings by investors such as corporate VC arms are included. Click here for their methodology.

Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners, publisher of the Chambers USA legal directory, ranked Nelson Mullins nationally in 2023 for Startups & Emerging Companies as well as the following attorneys:

• George F. Akers
• Leandro Molina

Chambers and Partners is a legal research company that has been conducting research for legal directory rankings since 1989. They cover 200 jurisdictions and have a presence in over 70 countries. According to the organization, rankings are based on interviews with law firms and clients. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client, according to the publisher. Learn more about the methodology.

The Legal 500

Legalease Ltd., publisher of The Legal 500 U.S. Guide, ranked the firm nationally in 2023 for Venture Capital and Emerging Companies as well as the following attorneys:

• Joe Daniels
• Jackson Hwu
• Leandro Molina
• Paul Rothstein

Selections for the publication are based on The Legal 500’s research into the legal market, including interviews with law firm commercial clients and attorney peers, according to the organization. The UK-based reference guide has been published annually for more than 25 years. Learn about its methodology.

Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is an AmLaw 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals, with 33 offices in 17 states and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nelsonmullins.com.