PitchBook’s Q1 2026 Global League Tables have ranked Lowenstein Sandler among the 10 most active law firms for Venture Capital and Emerging Company (ECVC) transactions in both the United States and globally.
The rankings reflect Lowenstein’s broad strength across the venture ecosystem, including investor- and company-side representations, key geographic markets, and a range of industry verticals and deal stages. In total, the firm earned rankings across 31 categories spanning geographic markets, industry sectors, deal stages, and both company- and investor-side representations.
Globally, Lowenstein earned top10 ranking in categories ranging from ‘most active law firms overall,’ ‘most active in exits’ (including M&A for venture backed companies), ‘most active in early stage,’ ‘most active in company side representations,’ and ‘investor-side representations.’ and ‘most active in software’ deals. Lowenstein’s top 10 rankings included categories for ‘company-side representations,’ ‘investor-side representations,’ and, significantly, overall.’ These global rankings carry added weight as Lowenstein is one of only two firms to earn this recognition while operating exclusively within the United States.”
The firm also earned strong rankings across major geographic markets, including top 10 rankings in venture deals and exits on the West Coast and Mid-Atlantic, and in Israel (where Lowenstein earned the #4 slot), underscoring the breadth of Lowenstein’s platform and the reach of its venture capital practice.
Lowenstein also earned top 20 rankings in PE, VC, and M&A deals combined on both a global and U.S. basis. Lowenstein’s strength in emerging companies and venture capital—built over more than 25 years since Ed Zimmerman and Anthony Pergola co-founded the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Group in the late 1990s—has made it a leading platform for representing startups, growth companies and the venture and growth funds that back them. The firm’s deep relationships with U.S. and international venture investors, including leading funds and founders from France, the U.K., Germany, the Nordics, and across Europe, Israel, and Africa, reflect the global nature of today’s venture ecosystem.
PitchBook’s League Tables highlight the most active firms involved in PE, VC, and M&A transactions. Only publicly disclosed transactions are included. All league tables are compiled using the count of completed deals for the specified deal type, region and/or other criteria. PitchBook employs a data-backed methodology to determine the latest rankings for each category.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with around 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
