Deal Flow: European Venture Capital Deal Term Review 2020
| March.08.2021
With a record $40+ billion in investment in 2020, European tech has navigated a year of intersecting crises and continued on its growth trajectory.
Today’s deals —tomorrow's opportunities
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Insights
Why It's Time to Lift the Trading Ban on Venezuela's Debt
by Thomas W. Laryea | February.20.2021
Thomas Laryea authored argues for reconsideration of the ban on secondary trading on Venezuela bonds as we look towards a comprehensive debt ...
An Overview of Loan Forgiveness Under the Reopened PPP
by Evan C. Hollander, Jonas Robison, Scott Porter and Michael Ruiz | February.03.2021
A recent SBA interim final rule under the Economic Aid Act updated and consolidated loan forgiveness regulations for the reopened PPP.
Life Sciences Snapshot ‐ A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends ‐ Q1 2021
| February.01.2021
We review full-year 2020 data in depth to identify and summarize the key trends that shaped venture investment across the sector.
China and International Trade Controls as the Biden Administration Commences
by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, W. Clark McFadden II, Jinsong (Jeff) Zhang, Betty L. Louie, Xiang Wang, Mimiao Hu, Gregory I. Hume, Maria Sergeyeva, Milana Karayanidi and Thomas Christian | January.27.2021
This alert briefly surveys key new trade controls from late in the Trump Administration and Chinese policy responses that the Biden Administration ...
The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act Is Signed Into Law
by Richard Smith and Jinsong (Jeff) Zhang | January.22.2021
On December 18, 2020, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Trump after it was passed ...
Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals (Issue 3): Fintech, edtech and healthtech/medtech
by Peter M. Lamb, David M. Ruff, Hari Raman, Daniel Lopez and Zac Padgett | January.21.2021
We dig deeper into key underwriting topics for fintech, edtech and healthtech/medtech deals.
Annual Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
by Christine McCarthy, Michael Y. Yang and Katherine K. Hogan | January.07.2021
Annual Information Statements and IRS Returns
Webinar: 2020 Update on the Low Income Housing Tax Credit
| December.28.2020
An overview of the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit rate included in the 2020 COVID relief legislation bill.
The Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews (Dec. 2020 Revisions)
| December.14.2020
This December 2020 updated Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews reflects changes since its initial publication in November 2019.
Top 10 EMI Errors To Avoid
by Ian Shaw and Jamie Moore | November.23.2020
EMI options are a form of option which benefit from very generous tax reliefs. The conditions relating to the company, the optionholder and the ...
10 Key Questions and Answers About SPACs
by Hari Raman and Albert Vanderlaan | November.12.2020
Orrick's Hari Raman and Albert Vanderlaan co-authored an article in Forbes about SPACs, or “special purpose acquisition companies.”
Webinar Recording: How Do You De-Risk the SPAC Transaction?
| November.05.2020
Marsh, Orrick and SVDX had a discussion on the unique risks that arise from a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction.
Life Sciences Snapshot ‐ A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends ‐ Q3 2020
| October.22.2020
Venture Surges and the Rise of SPACs
In this edition, the traditional update on broader venture market financing data is included.
In this edition, the traditional update on broader venture market financing data is included.
Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals (Issue 2): Software/SaaS, Internet Telephony and On-Demand
by Peter M. Lamb, David M. Ruff, Hari Raman and Daniel Lopez | October.15.2020
We look at distinct areas of focus for underwriters around three technology sub-sectors where deal making has accelerated in the past six months.
24 Key Issues in Starting a Tech Company
by Mike Sullivan | October.01.2020
Orrick’s Mike Sullivan co-authored an article in Forbes.
Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals (Issue 1)
by Peter M. Lamb, David M. Ruff, Hari Raman and Daniel Lopez | September.24.2020
We have partnered with McGill and Partners for a series of notes that explore the key issues tech investors need to consider to maximize the benefits ...
Department of Energy and USEA Release Comprehensive Carbon Capture Incentives Report Co-authored by Orrick
by Peter Connors and Joshua Emmett | September.21.2020
The report is the most comprehensive study on the subject and provides a number of solutions and opportunities for market participants.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on Sale of Interest in Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm
| March.16.2021
We have advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the sale of its 35% equity interest in the Beatrice offshore wind farm.
Orrick Advises Dream Games on $50 Million Series A Round
| March.16.2021
Congratulations to our client Dream Games on its $50 million Series A funding round — the largest Series A raised by a startup in Turkey to date.
Orrick Advises on Two Landmark Non Performing Exposures (NPE) Securitisations
| March.15.2021
Orrick represented the arrangers on two landmark NPE securitisations in Greece. Projects which aim to decrease the significant nonperforming loan ...
Orrick Advises Hornsea One on £1.175 Billion Sale of Transmission Assets
| March.04.2021
We advised Hornsea 1 Limited, a joint venture owned between Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners, on the £1.175 billion sale of its transmission ...
Orrick Advises Sorare on $50 Million Series A Round
| February.25.2021
Congratulations to our client Sorare, a blockchain collectible and fantasy football platform, on its $50 million Series A funding round.
Orrick Advises Respira International on Carbon Offset Transaction with Etihad Airways
| February.11.2021
Orrick is pleased to announce that it has recently advised Respira, an international carbon finance house, on a transaction which will see Respira ...
Orrick Advises Workday on $700 Million Cross-Border Acquisition of Peakon
| January.28.2021
Congratulations to Workday, Inc. on its definitive agreement to acquire Peakon ApS, an employee success platform that converts feedback into insights.
Orrick Advises Graphcore on $222 Million Series E Round
| December.29.2020
AI processor company Graphcore has raised $222 million in a Series E financing round.
Orrick Advises the Kingdom of Morocco on its $3 Billion Bond Issuance
| December.18.2020
Orrick represented the Kingdom of Morocco on its issuance of $3 billion in bonds on the international financial market.
Orrick Advises Luminar on $3.4 Billion SPAC Merger with Gores Metropoulos
| December.03.2020
Orrick has advised Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar autonomous driving technology company, on its merger with Gores Metropoulos, a special ...
Orrick Advises Infracapital on Northern Ireland Broadband Deal
| November.20.2020
Infracapital portfolio company Fibrus has been awarded the Project Stratum broadband contract by the Northern Irish Government.
News
Orrick Welcomes Comp & Benefits Advisor Joe Urwitz
| March.15.2021
Orrick welcomes Joe Urwitz as a partner in its Compensation & Benefits practice, based in Boston.
Orrick Adds Third Capital Markets Partner in 2021
| March.02.2021
Welcome to Marsha Mogilevich who joins our Capital Markets practice as a partner in New York.
Orrick Welcomes Business Tax Advisor Pete Elias
| February.05.2021
Orrick announced today that Pete Elias has joined the firm as a partner in our Tax practice, based in Santa Monica.
Orrick Adds Life Sciences Authority David Schulman
| January.25.2021
Orrick announced today that premier life sciences advisor David Schulman has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Orrick Adds Rising Star Corporate Talent in the Bay Area, New York and London
| January.11.2021
Orrick announced today the addition of three rising stars to its global Corporate team as partners.
Bond Buyer and FT Recognize Innovative Housing Finance Initiatives with 2020 Awards
| December.18.2020
The Bond Buyer has selected the $500 million inaugural bond issuance under the "No Place Like Home" program as its 2020 Deal of the Year. Earlier ...
Orrick Makes Fourth Partner Addition to Tech Transactions Team
| October.06.2020
Orrick welcomes Tech Transactions advisor Sarah Schaedler as a partner in San Francisco. Sarah advises companies on the IP and data privacy aspects ...
Orrick Named Top Law Firm for Fintech for the Second Consecutive Year
| October.01.2020
For the second year in a row, Orrick has been named LendIt Fintech’s Top Law Firm during the 4th annual Fintech Industry Awards that honor the ...
Orrick Again Expands Tech Transactions Team
| September.21.2020
Welcome to Tech Transactions advisor Colleen McDuffie who joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C.
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