Orrick Advises Stripe on $6.5 Billion Series I Financing
1 minute read | March.15.2023
Orrick advised payment processing company Stripe, which builds economic infrastructure for the internet, on a $6.5 billion Series I financing round. ...
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To compete in today's market, every company must play in the tech space. Orrick's global tech platform helps our clients thrive in this fast-paced and dynamic landscape - from counseling on venture financing, public listings and M&A, to protecting intellectual property, resolving high-stakes disputes, navigating an environment where innovation far outpaces regulation, and helping boards manage cyber risk and establish effective oversight of ESG. Our teams help our clients see around corners, offering tailored legal and commercial insight to help advance their innovation strategies and adapt to a market that is constantly evolving.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Ardian and Its Portfolio Company Technology & Strategy Group SAS on Joining Forces with Eximia Engineering GmbH
1 minute read | March.02.2023
We are advising Ardian and its French portfolio company Technology & Strategy Group on joining forces with Germany-based Eximia Engineering GmbH.
Orrick Advises Third Rock Ventures on Investment in CARGO Therapeutics
1 minute read | March.02.2023
The proceeds from the financing will be used to advance CARGO’s autologous CD22 CAR T-cell therapy candidate, CRG-022.
Orrick Advises Vitruvian Partners on Their Investment in Twinkl
1 minute read | February.22.2023
Orrick has advised private equity firm Vitruvian Partners on its sizeable minority investment in Twinkl.
Orrick Advises on Redwood Software's Acquisition of Cerberus
2 minute read | February.03.2023
We advised Turn/River Capital on the acquisition by one of its portfolio companies, Redwood Software Inc., of Cerberus, LLC.
Orrick advised PASQAL on its €100 million Series B funding
1 minute read | January.26.2023
Orrick has advised PASQAL, a leader in neutral atoms quantum computing, on its €100 million Series B funding.
Orrick Advises Deel in Acquisition of Capbase
1 minute read | January.17.2023
We advised Deel, Inc., a global compliance and payroll solutions platform, in its recent acquisition of Capbase Inc.
Orrick Advises on Redwood Software’s Acquisition of Tidal Software
1 minute read | January.11.2023
We advised Turn/River Capital on the acquisition by one of its portfolio companies, Redwood Software, of Tidal Software.
Orrick Advises Catalyst Biosciences in Reverse Merger with GNI Group
1 minute read | December.28.2022
Orrick advised South San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. in its acquisition of the F351 program, a ...
Orrick Advises COVA Acquisition on $3.82 Billion SPAC Merger with ECARX
1 minute read | December.20.2022
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 ...
Insights
Founder Series: Top Tips on Raising Bridge Financing
by Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart and Christopher Perry
11 minute read | March.30.2023
In the tenth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our Technology Companies Group offer key guidance for UK founders looking to this alternative ...
European Tech Regulations: What You Need to Know
by Julia Apostle, Natasha Ahmed, Kelly Hagedorn, Pietro Merlino, Ivan Rotunno, Dr. Christian Schröder and Shannon Yavorsky
9 minute read | March.24.2023
Regulations affecting digital technology in Europe are changing. Here's an overview of laws and regulations in the EU digital market.
Raising in a Down Market: What You Need to Know and How to be Prepared
57 minute watch | March.24.2023
Raising an equity financing can be challenging in today’s uncertain market conditions. Orrick's Josh Pollick was joined by Magid & Co founder, Aaron ...
UK: Biometric Technologies – An Early Warning and Picture of the Way Forwards from the ICO
by Kelly Hagedorn and Anna O'Kelly
9 minute read | March.23.2023
Kelly Hagedorn and Anna O'Kelly explore the ICO's perspective on biometric technologies, their potential, risks, and regulatory avenues for the future
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Highlights QSBS Issues
by SeoJung Park, Peter Elias, Eric Wall and Steven Malvey
7 minute read | March.21.2023
In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure earlier this month, many technology companies are re-examining their treasury management programs.
Safety Online Pushing Likely Changes to Section 230
by Jacob M. Heath, Eric Shumsky, Meg Hennessey and Shawn Maria Estrada
4 minute read | March.21.2023
Changes to Section 230’s protections are brewing, as the U.S. government grapples with critical issues raised by this longstanding immunity.
Spring Budget 2023: What Tech Companies Need to Know
by Anna Humphrey and Jonathan Rosen
2 minute read | March.16.2023
The Spring Budget was delivered on 15 March 2023. We highlight key tax takeaways of particular relevance to our growth clients and the UK tech sector.
What Healthcare Companies Need to Know and Do About Ad Tracking Technologies
by Thora Johnson, Melanie Phillips, Kyle Kessler, Hannah Levin and Alyssa Wolfington
6 minute read | March.14.2023
Healthcare companies track visitors to websites and mobile apps with third-party technologies like cookies and pixels, but that widespread practice ...
Considerations for VC Funds Regarding Receivership of SVB
by Dolph Hellman and Ken Rasamny
4 minute read | March.13.2023
See the FDIC's FAQ and Orrick's SVB Resource Center generally for issues relating to the SVB receivership and related matters.
Deal Flow 3.0: 5 Things We Learned About European Tech Deal Terms in 2022
2 minute read | March.07.2023
Despite a shift to economic headwinds, investors injected more than $95 billion into the European tech market in 2022, the second-largest amount ever.
Can Our Legal System Handle Artificial Intelligence?
1 hour watch | March.02.2023
As artificial intelligence’s role in law and litigation grows – what will the role of lawyers be in the common law?
Founder Series: Top Tips on How to Steer a Company Through Financial Difficulties
by Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart, Scott Morrison, Jonathan Rosen and Nicholas Villalta
12 minute read | February.23.2023
In the ninth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our Restructuring team offer key guidance for UK founders steering a company through financial ...
News
Orrick Adds Leading Tech Capital Markets Advisor Jamie Evans
2 minute read | March.13.2023
Jamie Evans joins Orrick from Fenwick & West, where he co-chaired the Capital Markets & Public Companies Group.
Orrick Hires Rising Star Patent Litigator in New York
2 minute read | March.06.2023
Wesley White joins our global IP litigation team as a partner, focused on high stakes patent disputes in the tech sector.
Orrick Promotes 23 to Partner
8 minute read | February.23.2023
“There is no more important metric than the strength of the rising stars we are promoting to partners,” said Orrick Chair Mitch Zuklie.
Orrick Is #1 for European Venture Capital for the 7th Year in a Row, #5 Globally
February.21.2023
In 2022, Orrick helped raise over $43 billion globally, with over 1050 transactions in 57+ countries.
Law360 Highlights Orrick’s Practice Group of the Year in Fintech
February.17.2023
In this feature, Law360 highlighted our success last year for the fintech sector and the growth of our fintech team with our recent merger with ...
The Lawyer Magazine Recognizes Ed Dyson On Its "Hot 100 2023" List
January.23.2023
The Lawyer has recognized Orrick partner Ed Dyson in its “Hot 100 2023” list of professionals celebrated for legal excellence and relevance.
Paul Klimos Appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Technology Policy
January.09.2023
Paul Klimos, a senior associate in Orrick’s Corporate practice, has been appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future ...
Lawyers of Color Names Serena Tibrewala to 2022 Hot List
January.05.2023
Congratulations to Orrick associate Serena Tibrewala on being named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 Hot List.
Financial Times Top 3 for Innovation for the 7th Year in a Row
2 minute read | December.07.2022
The report highlights our work reinventing M&A transaction execution, pioneering securitization in the energy sector and advancing racial justice.
Orrick Adds Rising Star Venture Lawyer in Boston
1 minute read | December.05.2022
Ben Howe joins Orrick’s global venture capital practice which ranks top 3 globally for Q3 2022 (Pitchbook).
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