Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces today that Joseph Guagliardo has joined the Firm’s top-ranked Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies (VTG) practice as a partner resident in the Meatpacking NYC office.

Guagliardo has extensive experience representing public and private companies in a wide range of technology and intellectual property-related commercial transactions and technology subject matter. His clients include both emerging growth companies and more mature companies working on some of the most innovative technologies in the areas of fintech, healthtech and pharma, machine learning and big data, internet of things (IoT), blockchain/distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrency/NFTs.

As a seasoned tech transactions lawyer who also draws on his prior business experience in the software industry, Guagliardo is known for his practical approach to navigating the increasing complexities facing the technology industry where business, technical and legal/regulatory interests are often in conflict. His experience and approach to counseling serves his clients well, whether drafting and negotiating commercial agreements or acting as outside general counsel for technology companies.

“Joe is accustomed to working with management teams of innovative tech companies across a variety of sectors,” said Victor Boyajian, Chair of Dentons' Global Venture Technology practice. “His experience on the commercial side of transactions will have an immediate positive impact given the surge in demand we’ve seen for this expertise. We are most excited about Joe’s passion for technology and innovation at the cutting edge of the frontier which will no doubt be a powerful tool on our global platform.”

About Dentons Venture Technology Group

Operating as a boutique within the world’s largest law firm, Dentons Global Venture Technology Group delivers nimble, seasoned counsel to cutting edge tech companies and venture investors from our offices located in the world’s most vibrant tech centers—from San Francisco and New York to Toronto, London, Berlin, Singapore and beyond.

Ranked as a Top 10 global venture law firm in 2020 by PitchBook, we drive global strategic growth from inception to exit, with a focus on capital investment, strategic advisory, IP and regulatory challenges, along with the sector and local market knowledge to deliver the support and service you need. With 400+ venture tech lawyers actively working with 1,500+ startup and emerging growth clients in 15+ sectors, and with access to 500+ investor relationships and 20+ startup centers, our presence and approach are unmatched.

About Dentons

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