Chris Errico

Chris Errico is a Partner and the head of Dentons US Corporate. His primary practice area is Corporate Law.

He brings a broad and dynamic corporate practice representing fast-growing technology companies around the globe at every stage of development. His work has a particular focus on artificial intelligence (including enterprise applications and AI data centre infrastructure), fintech, cybersecurity, enterprise software, consumer products, renewable energy and digital health.

Clients praise him for his practical, business-oriented advice. One client noted, "Chris is the lead partner on our account, and he is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. And I have worked with a lot of them. Chris knows the venture and start up world very well, encompasses all the contract and legal areas we need. When he doesn't, he knows which other partner to bring in quickly and effectively. He is efficient and attentive." Another noted, "Chris is an amazing resource who is tireless in his work and is always approachable and available."

He regularly leads complex domestic, offshore and cross-border transactions for venture capital and private equity funds, as well as other institutional investors and capital market participants. He has extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in a variety of debt finance transactions. He also advises clients on complex securities matters, board governance, joint ventures, regulatory issues, strategic transactions, intellectual property and litigation strategy. Over the course of his career he has structured and negotiated more than $25 billion in public and private financing transactions for companies and investors.

In addition, he maintains a robust early-stage company practice, providing strategic counsel to entrepreneurs on business formation and growth, seed stage financings, intellectual property protection, employment matters and compensation planning. An active contributor to the firm's pro bono efforts, he works closely with nonprofits and impact-focused organisations across the tech community and serves as an advisor and mentor with First Generation, supporting immigrant and first-generation founders in their early-stage capital raising efforts.

His recognition includes being selected for the Rising Star Award by The New York Law Journal, 2023; ranked Nationwide in Chambers USA, Startups and Emerging Companies (2019–2022); listed as a Recognized Lawyer by The Legal 500 (2022–24); and listed as a Next Generation Partner by The Legal 500 (2025).

He holds a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law (2011) and a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Scranton (2007).