Nick Hobson
Partner in Charge
Cooley LLP
Nick Hobson, the partner in charge and co-founder of Cooley’s Santa Monica office, is a seasoned attorney specializing in the representation of emerging growth companies and their investors. His practice spans various areas, including venture capital and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt financings, equity compensation matters, and corporate governance. He works with companies throughout their lifecycle across diverse industries such as consumer products, entertainment, digital health, AI, fintech, cleantech and spacetech. Hobson has navigated the complexities of negotiating financing transactions involving leading venture capital, growth equity, private equity and other institutional investors. He has also managed numerous sell-side transactions, joint ventures and complex partnering transactions. He is known for his comprehensive understanding of the legal and strategic needs of emerging growth companies.
