Orrick Advises CIIG Capital Partners II on SPAC Merger with Zapp
November.22.2022
The combined company, Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited, is expected to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ZAPP”.
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To compete in today's market, every company must play in the tech space. Orrick's global tech platform helps our clients thrive in this fast-paced and dynamic landscape - from counseling on venture financing, public listings and M&A, to protecting intellectual property, resolving high-stakes disputes, navigating an environment where innovation far outpaces regulation, and helping boards manage cyber risk and establish effective oversight of ESG. Our teams help our clients see around corners, offering tailored legal and commercial insight to help advance their innovation strategies and adapt to a market that is constantly evolving.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Hitachi Ventures in Its Investment in BeZero Carbon’s Financing
November.15.2022
This is the biggest Series B raise in UK climate tech this year.
Orrick Advises U.S. Software Provider Aptean on Acquisition of ImPuls AG
November.09.2022
Orrick advised US-based Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, on the acquisition of ERP firm ImPuls AG.
Orrick Advises Shipamax on Its Acquisition by Wisetech Global
November.07.2022
Congratulations to our client Shipamax on its sale to Wisetech Global, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise.
Orrick Advised Arta Finance on $90+ Million Financing Round
November.03.2022
Arta, a digital family office, harnesses AI and machine learning to enable intelligent investing in public market equities and alternative ...
Orrick Advises Qualifacts on Its Acquisition of OnCall Health
November.03.2022
Congratulations to our client Qualifacts on its acquisition of OnCall Health, a telehealth, patient portal and client engagement technology provider.
Orrick Advises Local Bounti on PIPE Financing
November.03.2022
This equity raise will support Local Bounti’s continued scale-up and the build-out of its network of controlled environment agriculture facilities.
Orrick Advises Shareholders of PAIR Finance on the Sale of Their Majority Stake to Pollen Street Capital
October.11.2022
Orrick advised shareholders of the Berlin-based fintech PAIR Finance on the sale of their majority stake to investor Pollen Street Capital.
Orrick Advises RapidMiner on $100 Million Acquisition by Altair
September.19.2022
Congratulations to our client RapidMiner, a data analytics and machine learning software company, on its acquisition by Altair Engineering.
Orrick Advises Zamaz on LSE Main Market Direct Listing
September.02.2022
We advised technology-driven e-commerce business Zamaz (LSE: ZAMZ) on its direct listing on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.
Insights
Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow to Get Ready to Raise
by Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart and Emma Cameron | November.29.2022
In the sixth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our London Technology Companies Group offer 10 top tips to help UK startups get ready to raise.
ICO Issues Updated Guidance on International Data Transfers
by Kelly Hagedorn and Colette Deamer | November.28.2022
The Information Commissioner's Office (“ICO”) announced that it has updated its guidance on international data transfers.
OLNS#10: University Entrepreneurship & Spin-offs in Germany – Set-up / IP / Financing and Much More
November.15.2022
German universities increasingly are becoming entrepreneurial hotbeds, though university spin-offs face unique challenges.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act: What Does It Mean for Businesses and Data Privacy?
by Julia Apostle, Douglas Lahnborg and Matthew Rose | November.01.2022
The European Council adopted the DMA in July 2022. What does that mean for businesses and data privacy when it enters into force and application?
The Digital Markets Act (DMA):
Entry into force starts the clock on the application of game-changing rules for Big tech
by Saira Henry, Douglas Lahnborg and Boris Marschall | November.01.2022
We set out the background to the DMA, the companies whose services will be affected, the obligations that they will have, the consequences of ...
The Uniform Commercial Code and Digital Assets: What You Need to Know
by Lorraine McGowen | October.31.2022
The proposed changes to commercial law governing the transfer of digital assets for the U.S., as urged by the Uniform Law Commission.
Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow for Compliance Matters
by Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart, Nicola Whiteley, Charlotte Oliver, Emma Zarb, Kelly Hagedorn and Colette Deamer | October.27.2022
In the fifth instalment of Orrick’s Founder Series, we offer UK startups top tips on navigating data protection and employment compliance matters.
Global Authorities Ramp Up Medical Device Cybersecurity Expectations: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know
by Thora Johnson, Hannah Levin, Cameron Carr and Michaela Frai | October.25.2022
The last year has seen a multijurisdictional regulatory push for increased cybersecurity standards for medical devices. Here's what you need to know.
6 Things to Know About the New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
by Julia Apostle, Kelly Hagedorn, Dr. Christian Schröder, Shannon Yavorsky, Ivan Rotunno, Michaela Frai and Anna O'Kelly | October.25.2022
In early October, the United States and European Union came one step closer to the much-awaited new EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q4 2022
October.24.2022
Leveraging Non-Dilutive Financing For Drug Development and Favorably Licensing Developed Products as a Global Health Model
Advocate General of ECJ on GDPR Damages. Is relief from non-substantial claims in sight?
by Julia Apostle, Dr. Christian Schröder and Tobias Stephan | October.14.2022
Since the introduction of the GDPR, claims for damages in the event of data protection violations have been gaining importance.
Cybersecurity Jargon Buster
by Kelly Hagedorn and Cameron Carr | October.11.2022
In collaboration with S-RM, members of Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation team contributed to a new cyber security ‘jargon buster’ published ...
Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow to Protect Your Ideas
by Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart, Faraaz Samadi, Natasha Ahmed and Chloe Palios | September.29.2022
In the fourth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our Technology Transactions team offer founders top tips to follow to protect their IP rights.
Social Media Firms Navigate Product Liability Claims
by William W. Oxley, Meghan Kelly and Danny Barefoot | September.28.2022
Our team co-authored an article on the growing number of lawsuits that are using product liability claims against social media companies.
Increased Scrutiny of Employee Monitoring Practices: Top 5 Takeaways Employers Need to Know
by Dr. Christian Schröder, Cameron Carr and Nicholas Farnsworth | September.22.2022
We are observing growing regulatory scrutiny of advanced employee monitoring practices, particularly from the European Union. Here are the key ...
News
Orrick Ranks #1 in Europe, #3 Globally for Venture Capital in Q3 2022
November.18.2022
This is the 27th consecutive quarter that Orrick has dominated the European market.
Behnam Dayanim Joins Orrick as Global Head of Digital Commerce and Gaming
November.17.2022
Nationally recognized as a leading adviser to the gaming, fintech and other digital verticals in regulatory and commercial matters, Behn joins us as ...
Orrick Boosts Life Sciences Platform With 4-Partner Powerhouse IP Litigation Team
November.15.2022
Welcome to David Gindler, Gary Frischling, Lauren Drake and John Yu, who join us as partners in Southern California.
FTC Attorney Adviser Anna Aryankalayil to Join Orrick’s DC Antitrust Team
November.07.2022
Anna Aryankalayil will join the firm Nov. 14 as a partner in our Antitrust and Competition practice.
Orrick Deepens London Tech Team with Fintech Regulatory Advisor
September.06.2022
Dan Jones has joined the firm as a partner focused on providing regulatory counsel to fintech companies, financial institutions and others.
Orrick Is #1 for European Venture Capital for Q2 2022
August.19.2022
This is the 26th consecutive quarter that Orrick has dominated the European market.
Orrick Adds Private Equity and M&A Tax Partner in the Bay Area
August.15.2022
SeoJung Park joins the firm as a tax partner focused on private equity, M&A and venture financing in the tech and life sciences sectors.
Bloomberg Law and Daily Journal Name Alyssa Caridis to 40 Under 40 List of Rising Stars
August.03.2022
Alyssa Caridis makes Bloomberg's and Daily Journal's rising stars lists.
Orrick Adds M&A and Private Equity Rising Star in Germany
July.06.2022
Damien Simonot joins the firm as a partner focused on advising companies on PE and VC transactions, and public and private M&A.
Law360 Recognizes Orrick's Josh Pollick as a Fintech Rising Star
June.28.2022
Josh is one of only five attorneys selected in the fintech category as a lawyer under 40 whose accomplishments transcend his age.
Some of the recognition we have received
Most Innovative Law Firm
in North America
Financial Times, 2016-2018,
runner-up in 2019 + 2020
Service Provider of the Year
Investor AllStars, 2020
Band 1 for Private Equity: Venture Capital
Chambers UK, 2022
#1 Venture Capital Law Firm in Europe
Pitchbook, 2021 and 6 years in a row
Most Digital Law Firm
Financial Times, 2020
Top 5 for Tech Litigation
Bloomberg, 2020
Top Law Firm for Fintech
Lendit, 2019 and 2020
Top 10 Globally for M&A by Deal Count
Mergermarket 1H 2021
Appellate Hot List
National Law Journal, 2020 and 9 times
Employment Group of the Year
Law360, 2020 and 5 times
Band 1 Nationwide for Privacy & Data Security
Chambers USA, 2021
Privacy & Data Security
Law Firm of the Year
Chambers USA, 2019