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  • Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement

Patricia Beaubrun-Reese Project Attorney

Washington, D.C.

She provides litigation support and assists with large-scale document reviews and productions related to investigations and complex litigation.

Prior to joining Orrick, Patricia was a litigation attorney at Buckley LLP.

Practice:

  • Capital Markets
  • Governance aziendale
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

David Schwartz Partner

New York

David is recognized as a trusted advisor who delivers valued execution and results.

  • Thomson Reuters has recognized David as a Stand-out Lawyer.
  • BTI Consulting has ranked David as a Client Service All Star.
  • Chambers has ranked David for his M&A work, with clients noting he is “on top of cutting-edge trends and ideas", "proactive, engaged and personable", and possesses a “depth of legal expertise” and “creative solutions to thorny problems” that “make him our go-to."
  • Legal500 has ranked David as a Leading Partner for M&A. He has also been featured in Legal500's US M&A Powerlist, with clients noting he "is an incredible relationship partner. His dedication to understanding our business and our ways of working is complimented by his proactive approach to providing innovative solutions and ideas."

Practice:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Governance aziendale
  • Restructuring

James Edwards Associate

Londra

James has experience working on acquisitions, disposals and investments, primarily in the technology sector.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity

Peter Sugden Partner

Londra

On the company side, Pete advises on the full range of corporate transactional and advisory matters including incorporation and structuring matters, venture capital financings, governance, M&A activity and exit events, as well as the day-to-day matters and broader commercial transactions that high-growth companies encounter as they scale.

In addition, Pete regularly represents a wide range of venture funds, growth equity funds and other strategic investors on their investments into high-growth companies and portfolio company-related matters.

Pete has worked in a broad range of sectors and has particular experience advising clients operating in the European tech ecosystem. Pete also has extensive private equity experience, particularly in the context of sales of high-growth companies to private equity buyers.

Pete is recommended by Legal 500 UK 2022 with its client reviews including "Pete Sugden is outstanding. He combines exceptional legal skills with a practical approach, and to top it all off, he’s a pleasure to work with" and "Pete Sugden offers a superb level of balanced advice and service."

Pete serves as a guest lecturer on venture capital to the Masters Degree in Corporate Law at Cambridge University and the LLM Masters of Law at the London School of Economics, and has acted as a mentor to a climatetech programme at Oxford University.

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Practice:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Capital Markets
  • Technology Companies Group
  • Japan
  • Taiwan

Richard Smith Partner

San Francisco

Richard also has represented clients in a wide range of SEC-registered, underwritten and privately placed stock and debt offerings, and he has assisted companies in connection with issuer tender offers (both equity and debt), recapitalizations, restructurings, share repurchase programs, and rights offerings. He regularly represents clients in the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports, proxy statements and Williams Act reports. He also advises clients on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 and JOBS Act; reporting under and compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; disclosure and reporting issues; sales of restricted securities and sales of securities by insiders; universal proxy cards; and NYSE/NASDAQ rule compliance and inquiries.

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Practice:

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Energy
  • Finance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Renewable Energy
  • Potere
  • Infrastructure
  • UK

Muhammad Akhtar Associate

Londra

Muhammad’s practice focuses on the financing aspects of energy & infrastructure transactions, with particular knowledge regarding project finance and derivatives, advising both financial institutions and sponsors globally.

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Practice:

  • Wind Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Nuclear
  • Potere
  • Offshore Wind
  • Infrastructure
  • Banking & Finance
  • Energy
  • Energy & Infrastructure

Zachary Gordon-Boyd Managing Associate

Londra

Zac works on both on domestic and cross-border transactions, with experience across the renewable, transport and education sectors. He also has experience advising on corporate elements of energy and infrastructure deals.

Practice:

  • Supreme Court & Appellate

Abigail Colella Senior Associate

Washington, D.C.

Abby has authored briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and federal and state trial courts. She specializes in communicating complex technological concepts to judges of all backgrounds, and her work spans a wide range of topics and industries—from cutting-edge patent issues to the intricacies of the DMCA.

Abby also represents internet and digital media companies in litigation related to online speech, with a particular focus on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Her recent successes include arguing and winning a Ninth Circuit appeal raising novel state action issues.

Prior to joining Orrick, Abby served as a law clerk to Judge Timothy B. Dyk of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Fintech
  • Technology & Innovation

Rachel Leigh Senior Associate

Londra

Rachel is known for her work with early-stage and high-growth technology companies, partnering closely with founders to support their financing needs. Rachel helps businesses scale by connecting them with specialist expertise within the firm, including intellectual property and employment law.

Rachel also represents corporate acquirers in acquisitions and joint ventures, and advises growth companies on bolt-on acquisitions and exit strategies. Her experience includes working with both trade acquirers and private equity houses.

Rachel’s clients include notable companies such as Butternut Box and Inforcer, whom she advises on financing and general corporate matters.

Samual Garner Managing Associate

Washington, D.C.

Before joining Orrick, Sam was an associate at another international law firm in their Data Privacy and Security, Commercial Disputes, and Appellate practice groups. 

Prior to attending law school, Sam spent eight years at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), primarily as a bioethicist in the Division of AIDS. Sam advised on research ethics challenges in the design and conduct of international infectious disease clinical trials and genetics studies. 

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Practice:

  • Fiscale
  • Technology Companies Group
  • Banking & Finance

Nico Neukam Partner

Düsseldorf

His experience spans various industries, with a particular focus on advising companies in the growth and financial services sectors, often with an international scope.

Nico is listed by Legal 500 as a "Rising Star" and a "Recommended Lawyer" in tax law. His clients appreciate his forward-thinking solutions, which he develops proactively and in consensus with the tax authorities to ensure the best outcome for his clients.  

Nico Neukam joined Orrick in April 2024 after working for another international law firm for many years.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Sprado, LL.M. (University of Virginia) Partner

Düsseldorf

Christopher has profound experience in advising multinational corporations and international investors on their most important transactions and strategic challenges. His clients particularly value his pragmatism and his ability to break complex issues down to the essentials and to find efficient solutions.

Prior to joining Orrick in 2021, Christopher worked at Linklaters LLP for more than 10 years. During such time, he had the opportunity to undertake client secondments at two large German-listed companies.