New United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
by Rodrigo Dominguez and William Parish | December.03.2018
On November 30, 2018 the United States, Mexico, and Canada formally signed the new cross-border trading agreement known as the United ...
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Cryptoassets Taskforce – Final Report: Cryptoasset Regulation Is Coming … (Maybe)
by Jacqui Hatfield and Rebecca Kellner | November.26.2018
The regulation of cryptoassets is a question that has been troubling lawmakers and regulators across the globe.
Insolvency Reform in the EU and UK in the Era of Brexit: As Political Systems Diverge, Insolvency Regimes Converge
by Stephen Phillips, Richard Hunt, Scott Morrison and Siobhan Sheridan | November.13.2018
In recent years reform of insolvency legislation has been on the agenda in both the UK and in the EU through the EU's flagship Capital Markets Union ...
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues in M&A Transactions
by Jennifer R. Martin and Richard Smith | November.12.2018
Orrick’s Jennifer Martin and Richard Vernon Smith, in Forbes, provide practical guidance on M&A data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
Snapback of Iran Sanctions: Now in Full Effect
by Harry Clark, W. Clark McFadden II, Elizabeth Zane, Evgeniya Shakina and Gregory I. Hume | November.12.2018
November 5, 2018 marked the full return (“snapback”) of U.S. Iran-related sanctions measures lifted or waived pursuant to the Iran nuclear deal (the ...
Go West: Venture Financing and Business Expansion Projects in the United States
by Dr. Sven Greulich LL.M. (Cantuar), EMBA | October.22.2018
As the U.S. and German tech ecosystems become more closely connected, raising capital in the U.S. market is becoming a strategic consideration for ...
Overcoming New Restrictions on Investing in U.S. Technologies
by Harry Clark, Olga Sirodoeva, W. Clark McFadden II and Maria Sergeyeva | October.15.2018
The United States is tightening controls over investments in U.S. businesses that involve advanced technologies.
17 Key Issues for Clean Tech Startups
by Daniel Yost | October.06.2018
Orrick's Daniel Yost co-authored an article for Forbes, listing issues clean tech companies face when seeking capital and growing their businesses.
Illinois Nonprofit Hospital Property Tax Exemptions Upheld
by Brandon Dias and Brendan LaFountain | October.04.2018
On September 20, 2018, the Illinois Supreme Court published its opinion in Oswald v. Hamer, which upheld Section 15-86 of the Illinois Property Tax ...
UK and EU Move (Slowly) Toward Virtual Currency Regulatory Scheme in Recent Statements
by Jacqui Hatfield and Rebecca Kellner | October.04.2018
On September 19, 2018, the UK's Treasury Committee released a report on crypto-assets as a part of its ongoing Digital Currencies Inquiry, in which ...
Orrick Releases New Study on Corporate Governance in the Nation’s Energy Sector
by Ed Batts and Sara Gates | September.12.2018
Orrick has released a new report detailing the corporate governance approaches of the leading public companies in the energy industry.
Key Hurdles for Chinese Investors in Europe H1 2018 – 10 Tips to Manage Them
by Betty L. Louie, Dr. Wilhelm Nolting-Hauff and Dr. Hang Xu | August.30.2018
In the first half of 2018, Chinese outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) concentrated toward Europe.
Mexico and U.S. Are Back in Business
by Rodrigo Dominguez and William Parish | August.29.2018
The United States and Mexico reached a preliminary agreement on revisions to the North American Free Trade Agreement on Monday, ending months of ...
Bottom-Line Implications of New Lease Accounting Standards: What Leaders of Not-for-Profit Organizations Should Know
by Jenna Magan and Mayling Leong | August.28.2018
A new lease accounting standard that takes effect next year could significantly impact financial covenant calculations by not-for-profit ...
What You Need To Know About Mergers & Acquisitions: 12 Key Considerations When Selling Your Company
by Richard Smith | August.28.2018
Orrick partner Richard Vernon Smith co-authored an article that provides guidance on 12 key points to consider in mergers and acquisitions.
Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments Involving U.S. Companies and Chinese and Other Foreign Parties: CFIUS and Other Recent Developments
by Harry Clark | August.13.2018
Richard Harroch, Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, and Harry Clark, the Chair of Orrick’s International ...
Hidden Treasures and Choppy Waters: Venture Capital Investment in Emerging Markets
by Shawn Atkinson and Stacy Kim | August.06.2018
Shawn Atkinson and Stacy Kim co-authored an article on how to safely navigate venture capital investment in emerging markets.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Venafi on $100 Million Financing Round
| December.05.2018
Orrick has advised Venafi, a Salt Lake City-based provider of machine identity protection, on its $100 million financing round.
Orrick Advises Seacrest in OKEA’s Purchase of Norwegian Oil Field Interests From Shell
| December.05.2018
Orrick represented Seacrest Capital — majority shareholder in Norwegian E&P company OKEA AS — in the acquisition of interests offshore Norway.
Orrick Advises New “Unicorn” Asana on $50 Million Series E Financing Round
| November.29.2018
Orrick has advised Asana on its $50 million Series E financing found, bringing its post-money valuation to $1.5 billion.
Orrick Represents Artory on Industry-First Collaboration with Christie’s Auction House
| November.07.2018
We recently represented Artory – the only blockchain-secured registry of verified information about artworks and collectibles – in the negotiation ...
Orrick Advises Twist Bioscience on $70 Million IPO
| October.31.2018
Orrick advised Twist Bioscience on its $70 million initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock. The offering priced at $14 per share ...
Orrick Advises Shareholders in Toys "R" Us Assets in France
| October.08.2018
Orrick has advised Tru Taj, a subsidiary of Toys "R" Us which owns the toy retailer’s operations in Europe and Asia, in the restructuring and ...
Orrick Advises Qingdao Haier in €475 Million Investment in Candy Group
| October.03.2018
A cross-border Orrick team in China, Milan, Paris and London advised Qingdao Haier, the world's largest domestic appliance brand, on its €475 million ...
Orrick Advises Stripe on $245 Million Series E, Valuing Company at $20 Billion
| September.27.2018
Orrick has advised online payments company Stripe on its $245 million Series E financing round. This investment brings Stripe’s valuation to $20 ...
Orrick Advises Insomnia Cookies in Sale of Majority Stake to Krispy Kreme
| September.24.2018
Orrick has advised Insomnia Cookies, the leading cookie delivery company in the U.S., on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Krispy Kreme.
Orrick Advises Shareholders in Farfetch’s $5.8 Billion IPO
| September.21.2018
Orrick represented the key institutional shareholders in Farfetch’s $5.8 billion initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
News
Orrick Announces New Corporate Venture Fund to Advance Legal Tech Innovation
| November.15.2018
Orrick today announced a new corporate venture fund from which it will make investments in promising legal tech companies globally.
Orrick Ranks Top 3 for Venture Capital Globally for Q318
| November.05.2018
Orrick is again the #3 venture capital law firm globally based on Pitchbook’s third quarter 2018 report.
Orrick Is #1 for European Venture Capital for the 11th Consecutive Quarter
| November.05.2018
Orrick is again the #1 venture capital law firm in Europe, according to Pitchbook’s third quarter 2018 report.
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