Drew Valentine

Drew Valentine is a distinguished capital markets lawyer who advises market-leading public and private companies on a comprehensive range of complex corporate finance and capital markets transactions. With a particular focus on the technology, consumer packaged goods, life sciences and industrials sectors, Drew leverages his commercial mindset and deep understanding of the equity, equity-linked and debt capital markets to deliver exceptional results for his clients.

Drew has extensive experience guiding companies and underwriters through the intricate processes of initial public offerings and follow-on offerings, including secondary offerings and bought deals. His sophisticated product knowledge and commercial approach have enabled numerous companies to successfully navigate the transition to public ownership. Drew’s expertise in this area and intimate ongoing support ensure that his clients are well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the public markets.

In addition, Drew is highly skilled in structuring and advising on convertible bond offerings. His ability to manage the complexities of these transactions has made him a trusted advisor to companies, investors, and investment banks in 144A and SEC-registered convertible notes offerings as well as liability management transactions.

Beyond his transactional expertise, Drew is dedicated to helping clients navigate the day-to-day challenges of life as a public company after the process of going public. He collaborates across DLA Piper’s multidisciplinary platform to connect companies with the internal and external resources they need to achieve their business goals, ensuring a seamless and integrated approach to client service.