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Aug. 26, 2022

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in Q2 2022 Rankings

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. once again in its Q2 2022 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising start-ups and venture capital firms. 

“We are pleased to continue to be recognized year after year among these players globally and nationally for our experience in representing startups and venture funds,” said Paul Rothstein, co-chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. “These rankings further demonstrate our depth of experience in this area, and we remain committed to our work in the startup and venture community.”

“We continue to grow our practice to better serve our clients, and our rankings represent our clients’ trust in our capabilities,” said Joe Daniels, co-chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. “We are pleased that our hard work and talented team are recognized in this important ranking.”

In Q2, the firm was ranked in the top 20 in numerous categories, including:

  • US Regions
    • #5 most active in Southeast                     
    • #5 most active in South                              
    • #15 most active in West Coast                   
    • #17 most active in New England               
    • #19 most active in Mid-Atlantic                 
  • Geography
    • #13 most active in the US
    • #16 most active globally
  • Deal Type
    • #15 most active at late stage  
  • Representing
    • #10 most active in the US: companies  
    • #13 most active globally: companies   
    • #16 most active in US: investors           
    • #19 most active globally: investors      
  • Sector
    • #12 most active in HC services & systems       
    • #14 most active in consumer goods & recreation 
  • Europe Regions
    • #17 most active in UK & Ireland             

Nelson Mullins has consistently been recognized for its venture capital work, including rankings among other top law firms in annual lists such as Pitchbook and other data collected by Dow Jones VentureSource.

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, and only investments made directly by VCs, incubators/accelerators, and angels are counted. Venture rounds tracked as accelerator/incubator are not included. Financings by investors such as corporate VC arms are included. Click here for their methodology.

Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is an Am Law 100 firm of more than 930 attorneys and government relations professionals with offices in 15 states and Washington, D.C. For more information on the firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.