New York
David is recognized as a trusted advisor who delivers valued execution and results.
Santa Monica
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James has experience working on acquisitions, disposals and investments, primarily in the technology sector.
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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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これまでに500件以上のM&A案件に携わり、公開・非公開企業、交渉・オークション、クロスボーダー、不良債権の売却(363件の売却)、レバレッジ・バイアウト、テンダー・オファー、ゴーイングプライベート、など様々なタイプの企業間取引にアドバイスした経験を有する。
スミス米国弁護士は、デラウェア州及びカリフォルニア州における様々な会社法、LLC法に関するアドバイスを行う。企業の取締役、株主、監査委員、報酬委員会および指名委員会などに、コーポレートガバナンス、株主アクティビズムへの対応、役員解任における権利及び評価要求、コンプライアンス問題、内部調査、受託者責任、役員報酬、株主提案、補償に関して、監査委員会および株主総会の対応、役員賠償責任保険、株主間の合意など様々な企業経営に関する問題にアドバイスを提供している。
さらに、スミス米国弁護士はM&A、証券及び会社法の問題において、専門家証人としての証言も行う。
Austin
Zac advises clients on:
As co-lead of the firm’s Energy Tech Team, Zac focuses on supporting companies and investors developing technologies like hyperscale data centers, alternative fuels, carbon capture, eVTOL aircraft, agtech and digital infrastructure. Zac is a key member of Orrick's energy transition practice, which was recognized as Band 1 in Energy Transition by Chambers USA (2023).
Zac is passionate about legal tech and implementing AI tools to enhance legal services. He helps lead the firm’s MAPE 2.0 project team, a platform that transforms M&A execution, which won the Financial Times' Reinventing the Legal Practice category.
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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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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.
Washington DC
Washington DC
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.
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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.
New York
Anupam provides strategic support during the entire cybersecurity incident lifecycle, including leading tabletop exercises and assessments, advising on state breach notification laws, preparing notifications, and managing investigations and enforcement actions. He has worked on data breach investigations for companies in various sectors, helping them respond efficiently to sophisticated cyberattacks and advising them on regulatory investigations.
Anupam also has experience defending clients in class action litigation for alleged consumer privacy violations under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the California Constitution and the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Washington DC
Washington DC
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.