IPO Field Guide: Translating Complexity Into Executable Strategy
74 minute read | February.23.2026
This resource goes beyond boilerplate advice to deliver practical steps, real-world examples, and proven strategies.
Today’s deals —tomorrow's opportunities
Transactions
Businesses worldwide call on our teams to deliver practical commercial advice. We bring a particular focus on legal innovation in the Technology, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance sectors.
Insights
Orrick's Global Offshore Wind Report: 2026 Edition
4 minute read | February.19.2026
We examine offshore wind trends across 31 countries – regulatory frameworks, auction timelines and project developments shaping the industry's future.
Dispatches from J.P. Morgan Week | Life Sciences Snapshot – Q1 2026
14 minute read | February.06.2026
U.S. life sciences venture fell for a fourth year in 2025, with fewer but larger bets, a tough IPO market—and a roundtable on what’s next for 2026.
Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirements in California
8 minute read | February.10.2026
The FIPVCC requires California venture capital firms to report demographic information about founding team members of their portfolio companies.
AI Law Center: January 2026 Updates
3 minute read | January.31.2026
Our latest AI Law Center update covers the U.S. state Attorney General activity, New York's new RAISE Act, and all newly enacted U.S. state AI laws.
Is Your Start-up Looking for Public Money? Then Convertible Loans Might Be a Problem
15 minute read | January.30.2026
This Legal Ninja snapshot looks at when CLAs can cause issues for startups seeking public money and how alternative structures such as SAFEs can help.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Pasqal on €340M Financing in Anticipation of Public Listing
2 minute read | March.09.2026
Orrick advised Pasqal on its EUR 340 million financing and its dual listing on Nasdaq and Euronext.
Anthropic Raises $30B Series G at $380B Post-Money Valuation
2 minute read | February.17.2026
Our team has advised Anthropic on all prior rounds of fundraising, among other matters, since the company's founding in 2021.
Pegasystems Secures Another Victory as VA Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Record Judgment
1 minute read | January.23.2026
The Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a 2024 decision vacating a record $2 billion trade secrets judgment and ordered a new trial.
Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio
2 minute read | January.13.2026
This first-of-its-kind transaction offers an innovative mechanism for Meta to prepay for power and helps to advance Oklo’s powerhouse development.
Intersect to be Acquired by Alphabet for $4.75 Billion To Advance Energy Innovation
2 minute read | December.22.2025
The acquisition will enable more data center and generation capacity to come online, faster, while accelerating energy development and innovation.
Anthropic acquires Bun as Claude Code reaches $1B milestone
2 minute read | December.03.2025
This marks a significant step in Anthropic's mission to advance the capabilities of Claude, its flagship AI assistant.
News
Orrick Grows Life Sciences IP Licensing & Transactions Team
2 minute read | March.11.2026
Gina Marek, a trusted advisor at the intersection of life sciences and technology, has joined the firm as a partner in Silicon Valley.
Ten Years at No. 1 in European Venture Capital
2 minute read | March.03.2026
For the tenth year in a row, Orrick is the No. 1 legal advisor to the European venture capital ecosystem, according to PitchBook.
Realtek Secures Key Antitrust Win in Smart TV Chip Dispute
2 minute read | February.25.2026
This means that patent owners cannot use a lack of sanctions in failed patent cases to immunize themselves from liability under U.S. antitrust law.
Orrick Hires Energy Partner in Düsseldorf
1 minute read | February.02.2026
Zaid Mansour advises leading energy companies, utilities and investors on project development and regulatory matters.
Amicus Brief on Behalf of Leading Pharmaceutical Innovators Urges Federal Court to Invalidate CMS Drug Price Negotiation Guidance
2 minute read | March.05.2026
The brief aims to declare CMS's guidance unlawful and protect the incentives that drive life-saving innovation.
Law360 Recognizes Energy and Infrastructure Teams as Practice Groups of the Year
1 minute read | January.20.2026
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This marks the 11th time our Project Finance and Energy & Infrastructure teams have earned PGOY recognition.
