Bio

Allison Leopold Tilley, co-leader of Pillsbury’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practices, is named one of the top “Women Leaders in Tech Law” by The Recorder for six consecutive years and hailed as the Technology “Dealmaker of the Year” by The Deal. Based in Silicon Valley, Allison advises technology companies, including on their formation, venture capital financings, multibillion-dollar M&As, public offerings, securities transactions, SPAC transactions and board governance. Repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers (published by BL Rankings LLC), Allison represents startups, emerging growth entities, venture capital firms, entrepreneurs and multinational public companies regarding a wide range of corporate matters. As counsel to both acquirers and target companies, she has closed multiple billions of dollars in M&A deals for technology companies and has acted as lead counsel on over 70 mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $40 billion in the aggregate. Allison also advises on private placements, public offerings, SPACs, venture funds and joint ventures, and general corporate transactions. Allison serves on Pillsbury’s Managing Board and is on the Board of Danimer Scientific (NASDAQ: DNMR).