Orrick Advises COVA Acquisition on $3.82 Billion SPAC Merger with ECARX
| May.26.2022
The merged company will be publicly listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ECX" with an expected pro forma equity value of approximately $3.82 ...
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Client Results
Orrick Advises Fisker on Launch of $350 Million At-the-Market Equity Program
| May.24.2022
Orrick advised Fisker in connection with the establishment of its at-the-market equity program.
Orrick Advises Industrious on $100 Million Investment by CBRE
| May.19.2022
This round brings CBRE’s total investment in flexible workplace solutions provider Industrious to $330 million.
Orrick Advises Baidu on Sale of Aladdin Projector Business
| May.17.2022
We advised Baidu, Inc. on the sale of its Aladdin business to XGIMI.
Orrick Advises Getaround on $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger
| May.13.2022
Orrick is advising carsharing marketplace Getaround on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with InterPrivate II ...
Orrick Advises Dusty Robotics on $45 Million Series B
| May.10.2022
Congratulations to our client Dusty Robotics on raising $45 million in a Series B financing round.
Orrick Advises Stripes on Investment in Hello Heart
| May.03.2022
Orrick advised Stripes on its investment in digital therapeutics company Hello Heart’s $70 million Series D funding round.
Orrick Represents 0x Labs on $70 Million Funding
| April.27.2022
Orrick advised 0x Labs, a San Francisco-based open-source decentralized trade platform, on a $70M Series B financing, led by Greylock Partners.
Orrick Represents Flipside Crypto in Raising $50 Million Series A Funding
| April.22.2022
Orrick advised Flipside Crypto on its $50 million Series A financing, which will be used to grow its workforce, develop analytical tools and launch ...
Orrick Advises Ziglu on Acquisition by Robinhood
| April.19.2022
Orrick is advising Ziglu, a London-based crypto platform, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by online brokerage platform Robinhood.
Insights
How Can Emerging Tech Companies Build a Business to Avoid Litigation?
by David Fuad | May.23.2022
Many contentious issues can be avoided or reduced with attention to a few key areas that can ensure your next simmering disagreement doesn’t boil ...
The Four “W”s and One “H” of the European Commission’s Digital Services Act
by Julia Apostle, Kelly Hagedorn, Dr. Christian Schröder, Heather Sussman, Shannon Yavorsky and Rami Kawkabani | May.19.2022
The final text of Europe’s (EU) Digital Services Act (“DSA”) has been agreed upon by the EU Parliament, the French Presidency of the Council of the ...
Russian Exposure: Guidance for Tech Companies
by Mark Beeley, Harry Clark, Shawn Atkinson, Christopher Grew, Chanani Sandler, Guy Stevenson, Benjamin Stafford and Evgeniya Shakina | May.10.2022
Orrick’s guide deals with some of the key questions tech companies need to know about Russian exposure and the imposition of sanctions.
Data Privacy Law in Germany and Europe – What Can We Expect in 2022?
by Dr. Christian Schröder and Dr. Daniel Ashkar | April.27.2022
A review and an outlook on previous and upcoming developments in the areas of regulatory enforcement and litigation in data privacy law.
The Irish Data Protection Commission Widens the Definition of “Personal Data Breach,” as Well as the Approach to Timely Notification
by Kelly Hagedorn and Cameron Carr | April.14.2022
The Data Protection Commission of Ireland (DPC) handed down a decision in respect of 22 personal data breach notifications made by the Bank of ...
RegTech for the 21st Century
by Paul Klimos | April.13.2022
Orrick’s Paul Klimos has co-authored a white paper on the importance of regulatory technology and the value it can add.
The United States and European Commission Announce a New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
by Dr. Christian Schröder, Shannon Yavorsky and Michaela Frai | April.05.2022
The Framework is intended to re-establish a legal mechanism for transfers of EU personal data to the U.S.
French Bank Ordered to Pay Damages to Customer Following Inaccurate Personal Data Sharing Under FATCA
by Julia Apostle, Dr. Christian Schröder and Shannon Yavorsky | March.22.2022
A French bank has been ordered to pay damages and take measures vis-à-vis US tax authorities to ensure the erasure, by the United States (U.S.) ...
DOJ Kicks Off Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative with $930,000 Settlement: What Government Contractors Need to Know
by Thora Johnson, Joseph C Santiesteban, Aravind Swaminathan and Joseph Walker | March.17.2022
The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative just resolved the first case against Comprehensive Health Services (CHS.)
United States (U.S.) State Consumer Privacy Guide
by Shannon Yavorsky, Heather Sussman, Emily S. Tabatabai, Thora Johnson, Sulina Gabale, Nicole Gelsomini, Anna Stuart, Kathryn Boyle, Tori Downey, Michaela Frai, Ryan McKenney, Oladoyin Olanrewaju and Alyssa Wolfington | March.14.2022
With U.S. state laws constantly evolving and more developments expected this year, it is never too late to get started on your compliance planning.
The SEC’s Proposed New Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements: Key Takeaways for Issuers
by Carolyn Frantz, Aravind Swaminathan, J. T. Ho and Soo Hwang | March.10.2022
The SEC has proposed new disclosure rules for public companies regarding cybersecurity incidents and related policies and procedures. We will discuss ...
Expanded Controls on Encryption Software Exports to Russia and Belarus
by Harry Clark, Elizabeth Zane, Gregory I. Hume and Milana Karayanidi | March.09.2022
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has expanded controls on encryption software exports to Russia and Belarus.
Deal Flow 2.0: European Venture Capital Deal Term Review 2021
| February.23.2022
Investors poured more than $100B into European tech last year, a staggering sum more than triple the size of investments made the previous year.
Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q1 2022
| February.16.2022
A Conversation on the Future of Longevity, Cell Regeneration and Senescence
The Curious Incident of the Transparency and Consent Framework: Does IAB Europe's ad-consent popup system have a future?
by Julia Apostle and Alex Sobolev | February.09.2022
The Belgian Data Protection Authority ("Belgian DPA") ruled that IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework ("TCF") does not comply with the ...
News
Orrick Is #1 for European Venture Capital for Q122
| May.23.2022
The firm also ranked #1 for VC financings in the UK & Ireland, France and Southern Europe, as well as #2 in Israel and the DACH region.
Orrick Continues Growth of London Tech Team
| May.04.2022
Welcome to Peter Sugden who joins the firm as a partner focused on advising companies and investors in the tech sector.
Orrick Adds Tech Litigation Talent to Santa Monica Office
| May.02.2022
Ben Au has joined the firm as a tech litigation partner in our Santa Monica office.
Orrick Partners Recognized 6 Years in a Row as Top Incident Response Professionals in the U.S.
| April.22.2022
Congratulations to Doug Meal, Heather Egan Sussman and Aravind Swaminathan on being named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response 40 for 2022.
Orrick Adds Global Enforcement Adviser to Cyber and Privacy Practice in London
| April.04.2022
Kelly Hagedorn joins the firm as a partner in our Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation practice.
Orrick Is #1 for European Venture Capital for the 6th Year
| March.08.2022
For the 6th consecutive year, Orrick has dominated the European market, completing over 225 deals in Europe in 2021, more than 1.5x the runner up ...
Orrick Grows Santa Monica Tech Team
| March.07.2022
Welcome to Caroline Cherkassky who joins the firm as a partner in Santa Monica.
Orrick Adds Tech Company Employment Advisor in SoCal
| March.07.2022
Welcome to Christina Bouchot who has joined the firm as an employment law partner in Los Angeles.
Orrick Continues Growth of Life Sciences & Tech Team
| February.22.2022
Welcome to Tony Chan who joins the firm as a partner focused on advising companies and investors in the life sciences and tech sectors.
Orrick Expands London Tech Team
| January.18.2022
Welcome to Anna Humphrey who has joined Orrick as a partner in London focused on Employee Incentives and Executive Compensation.
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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