Orrick Advises CIIG Capital Partners II on SPAC Merger with Zapp
November.22.2022
The combined company, Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited, is expected to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ZAPP”.
News & Client Results
Orrick Advises Onto on $60 Million Series C Round
July.27.2022
Onto will use the funds to continue its expansion into mainland Europe, starting with Germany in 2023.
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 Antin Infrastructure Partners on €150 Million Equity Investment in Power Dot
May.19.2022
We advised Antin Infrastructure Partners on its equity investment in Power Dot, a leading European owner-operator of destination and en-route ...
Orrick Advises Getaround on $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger
December.09.2022
Orrick is advising carsharing marketplace Getaround on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with InterPrivate II ...
Orrick Advises Ford on Canopy Joint Venture with ADT
January.20.2022
Orrick has advised Ford Next in the creation of Canopy, a joint venture with ADT Inc.
Orrick’s Albert Vanderlaan Named Top EV Startup Lawyer by Business Insider
December.21.2021
Congratulations to our partner Albert Vanderlaan named a top startup lawyer to electric vehicle companies by Business Insider.
Orrick Advises Ionity on €700 Million Investment by Current Shareholders and BlackRock
December.02.2021
Orrick advised Europe's leading high-power charging network on €700m investment by current shareholders and BlackRock Global Renewable Power Platform.
Orrick Advises Lilium on $3.3 Billion SPAC Merger with Qell
September.15.2021
We advised Lilium, positioned to be a global leader in electric air mobility, on its agreement to become publicly traded via a merger with Qell.
Orrick Advises Fisker on Green Convertible Senior Note Offering
September.02.2021
Fisker intends to use the net proceeds of the notes to finance "eligible green projects."
Insights
Insight
Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act: New Tax Credits Available to Battery Manufacturers
by Ellen Ehrenpreis and Peter Connors | November.17.2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 adds tax credit provisions applicable to the production of battery components and materials.
Insight
The Inflation Reduction Act — Incentives for Clean Motor Vehicles and Refueling Property
August.05.2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would, if enacted, provide a number of financial incentives to encourage the purchase of electric and hydrogen ...
Insight
Energy Transition Series: Five Things to Know about Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
by Milan Baxter and David O'Donovan | June.21.2022
This is part one of our 'Energy Transition Series', in which we offer our insights on new technologies and their role in driving the energy ...
Trade Secrets Watch
Spoliation by Self-Driving Startup Leads to Terminating Sanctions
by Catherine Y. Lui | May.15.2020
During the course of a trade secrets litigation, neglecting to preserve electronically stored information (“ESI”) may result in a finding of ...
Insight
Self-Driving Gold Mines? Monetizing Big Data From Autonomous Vehicles and the Impact of Regulation
by Aravind Swaminathan and Nicholas Farnsworth | September.19.2019
Orrick’s Glynna Christian, Aravind Swaminathan and Nick Farnsworth co-authored an article in The Recorder discussing how autonomous vehicle companies ...
Trade Secrets Watch
Race to the Finish: Autonomous Vehicle Technology at the Forefront of Alleged Trade Secrets Theft
by Amy Van Zant and Lauren Kessler | April.16.2019
The stakes couldn’t be higher in the race amongst Silicon Valley self-driving companies vying to be the first to bring the industry-changing ...
Insight
Orrick Cyber & Privacy Team Authors Bloomberg Law Article Providing Guidance to Connected Car Makers to Avoid Litigation Risk
by Aravind Swaminathan | April.12.2019
An Orrick Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation team offers connected car manufacturers a roadmap to avoid litigation alleging flaws in auto cybersecurity.
Insight
Orrick Partner Jim Stengel Publishes Article on Product Liability Issues for the AV Industry
by James Stengel | December.06.2018
Orrick partner Jim Stengel authored an Entrepreneur magazine article outlining the future landscape in product liability issues for Autonomous ...
Insight
AV 3.0 Sets Path for Streamlined Regulatory Process for Autonomous Vehicles
by Ian Adams | October.05.2018
After months of preparation, the U.S. Department of Transportation ("USDOT") has released the third iteration of its informal guidance on the ...
Insight
Where Can Suppliers of AI Components, Services Be Sued? The Case of the Autonomous Vehicle With a Mind of Its Own
by Diana M. Rutowski and Robert Reznick | May.30.2018
Orrick's Diana Rutowski and Robert Reznick co-authored an article on the issue of personal jurisdiction involving liability issues surrounding ...