Anthropic acquires Stainless
2 minute read | May.19.2026
Anthropic is acquiring Stainless, a leader in SDKs and MCP server tooling.
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Finance Sector
For over a century, we've acted for global banks, funds and leading financial institutions at the forefront of innovation in the private and public sectors – from creating new financial products to resolving high-stakes litigation, enforcement and compliance matters. Harnessing the talents of our diverse finance, restructuring, securitization, real estate, M&A, capital markets and tax lawyers, we partner with our clients to develop strategies for bespoke challenges and opportunities in today's fast-paced financial markets. We combine our market knowledge with a deep bench of leading trial, appellate, regulatory and compliance lawyers to help financial institutions navigate complex litigation and enforcement matters.
Client Results
Oklo Launches $1 Billion At-the-Market Equity Program
2 minute read | May.14.2026
Oklo has established a new at-the-market equity program, enabling the sales of up to $1 billion in Class A common stock.
FTV Capital Announces Growth Equity Investment in Valitana
1 minute read | April.27.2026
The investment builds on Valitana's momentum as an emerging leader for structured credit.
California Municipal Finance Authority Issues $735M Financing for SFMTA Potrero Yard Modernization P3 Project
2 minute read | April.21.2026
Orrick advised on $735M bond financing for SFMTA’s first P3 project to replace and modernize the historic Potrero Yard.
Orrick Advises BNP Paribas on Closing of Ares’ €300+ Million European Direct Lending CLO II
1 minute read | April.10.2026
A milestone for European private credit, this deal marks one of the first multi-currency middle-market CLOs and highlights continued structuring ...
StepStone Closes $3.1B Structured Secondaries Vehicle With Support From Citi
2 minute read | April.03.2026
The transaction is the largest of its kind in the market to date.
Insights
RegFi Episode 101: The Mechanics of Tokenized Deposits
May.27.2026
We examine the mechanics of tokenized deposits and the evolving regulatory framework surrounding digital payments.
Enhancing the Public Company Reporting Framework: New SEC Proposals on Filer Status and Disclosure Requirements
7 minute read | May.22.2026
SEC proposes streamlining filer categories and expanding scaled disclosure to help more public companies reduce regulatory burdens and improve access.
From Parking Lots to Permanent Homes: How Religious Institutions Are Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis and How Smart Financing Makes It Work
7 minute read | May.13.2026
Faith institutions transform underused land with creative financing to develop affordable housing, bridging nonprofit, real estate and public finance.
Dispatches from the Cain Brothers MedTech, Life Sciences and Pharma Services CEO Conference | Life Sciences Snapshot Q2 2026
24 minute read | April.28.2026
U.S. life sciences deal activity was relatively muted in Q1 of 2026, one of the slowest quarters in the last five years.
Agencies Overhaul Model Risk Management Guidance for Banks: Here’s What Changed
6 minute read | April.24.2026
The new framework from the OCC, Federal Reserve and FDIC adopts a principles-based framework and narrows what qualifies as a “model.”
FinCEN Proposes Rule to Modernize AML/CFT Program Requirements
8 minute read | April.21.2026
The proposed rule aims to standardize AML/CFT requirements for BSA-covered financial institutions and lessen regulatory burden on the private sector.
News
Orrick Grows Texas Public Finance Team
2 minute read | May.19.2026
Clay Holland joins an Orrick Public Finance team which has ranked as top bond counsel nationwide for the past 25 years (Bond Buyer).
Orrick Ranked No. 2 CLO Arranger Counsel Across Q1 2026 League Tables
1 minute read | April.16.2026
We also earned No. 1 rankings for U.S. private credit arranger counsel and mid-market counsel.
Orrick Continues London Finance Team Buildout with Two Asset-Backed Securitization Partners
2 minute read | April.13.2026
Orrick is adding two partners to its London Structured Finance team: Suzanne Bell and William Bibby.
Rich Jacobsen Named to Daily Journal’s List of California’s Leading Commercial Litigators
2 minute read | April.01.2026
Rich Jacobsen recognized for winning record in high-stakes litigation for leading finance and fintech clients impacting California and beyond.
Law360 Again Selects Orrick Litigation as Banking Practice Group of the Year
2 minute read | January.20.2026
For the second time in four years, Law360 honors Orrick in Banking in recognition of our litigation record.
Orrick Welcomes Our Partner Class of 2026
16 minute read | January.15.2026
Orrick’s 20 new partners strengthen teams serving the technology, energy & infrastructure, finance and life sciences sectors.
Bond Buyer Selects Four Orrick Transactions for 2025 Deal of the Year
3 minute read | December.03.2025
Our team helped municipal clients and their financial advisors innovate to solve for energy demand, toll road improvements and critical port upgrades.
