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Brian M. McDaniel
Partner
Corporate
Palo Alto

D650-849-3026

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  • Fund Formation Expertise

    Brian has substantial experience with the formation and operation of venture capital and other private investment funds, including single-target and accelerator/incubator vehicles.

  • Cross-Border Funds Experience

    Brian's clients include funds investing in the U.S., China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Brian McDaniel is the head of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's fund services group. He focuses on the formation and operation of venture capital and other private investment funds, including single-target and accelerator/incubator vehicles. He represents funds based in the United States, China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. His practice is oriented around finding commercial solutions across multiple legal domains, including partnership, tax, and compliance, often in multiple jurisdictions. He has advised on the formation of venture capital funds for over 20 years.

Before practicing law, Brian was a computer engineer who worked with mission controllers at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Experience

Brian McDaniel is the head of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's fund services group. He focuses on the formation and operation of venture capital and other private investment funds, including single-target and accelerator/incubator vehicles. He represents funds based in the United States, China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. His practice is oriented around finding commercial solutions across multiple legal domains, including partnership, tax, and compliance, often in multiple jurisdictions. He has advised on the formation of venture capital funds for over 20 years.

Before practicing law, Brian was a computer engineer who worked with mission controllers at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

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SEC Adopts Significant Rule Changes for Private Fund Advisers
On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted or amended rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) that impose significant new obligations on advisers to private funds.1 This alert outlines the new obligations for advisers to venture capital and private equity funds, including funds of funds.2
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Wilson Sonsini Adds Brian McDaniel to its Corporate Practice as a Partner
PALO ALTO, CA (June 3, 2019) – Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Brian M. McDaniel has rejoined the firm's fund services and emerging companies practices as a partner in the Palo Alto office.
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