New York
Tamir’s practice focuses on a range of transactional matters involving intellectual property and innovative technologies, with an emphasis on advanced software applications as well as life sciences. Tamir has significant experience and counsels clients on structuring and negotiating complex technology commercialization agreements, such as SaaS and other software agreements, medical device and pharmaceutical royalty arrangements, and other general corporate and technology dealings.
Prior to joining Orrick, Tamir was an associate in the Technology Transactions Group at Morrison & Foerster in Silicon Valley, where he maintained a technology practice focused on cross-border transactions involving emerging-growth companies and venture capital, and advising startups on their operations, acquisition and exit strategies.
New York
Tamir’s practice focuses on a range of transactional matters involving intellectual property and innovative technologies, with an emphasis on advanced software applications as well as life sciences. Tamir has significant experience and counsels clients on structuring and negotiating complex technology commercialization agreements, such as SaaS and other software agreements, medical device and pharmaceutical royalty arrangements, and other general corporate and technology dealings.
Prior to joining Orrick, Tamir was an associate in the Technology Transactions Group at Morrison & Foerster in Silicon Valley, where he maintained a technology practice focused on cross-border transactions involving emerging-growth companies and venture capital, and advising startups on their operations, acquisition and exit strategies.
New York
With more than 25 years of experience, Adam counsels high-growth companies from formation through exit, guiding them on financings, IPOs, M&A, and other strategic transactions. He regularly works with founders, management teams, and boards on corporate governance and day-to-day matters, as well as structuring and negotiating complex deals.
Adam also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investors in their portfolio investments and exits. His practice spans both buy-side and sell-side M&A, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations across the technology and life sciences sectors.
New York
With more than 25 years of experience, Adam counsels high-growth companies from formation through exit, guiding them on financings, IPOs, M&A, and other strategic transactions. He regularly works with founders, management teams, and boards on corporate governance and day-to-day matters, as well as structuring and negotiating complex deals.
Adam also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investors in their portfolio investments and exits. His practice spans both buy-side and sell-side M&A, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations across the technology and life sciences sectors.
San Francisco
Jake also represents high growth technology companies in several areas, including corporate and securities law, formation, and venture capital financings.
Jake received his JD/MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School of Business in 2018, where he received the Academic Excellence Fellowship. He is also a 2010 graduate of Dartmouth College and prior to attending law school worked at education startups in New York.
San Francisco
Jake also represents high growth technology companies in several areas, including corporate and securities law, formation, and venture capital financings.
Jake received his JD/MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School of Business in 2018, where he received the Academic Excellence Fellowship. He is also a 2010 graduate of Dartmouth College and prior to attending law school worked at education startups in New York.
London
She works with founders, high-growth technology companies, private-equity backed businesses and institutional investors across the full investment lifecycle – from seed funding to strategic exits and reorganisations.
Qualified in both England & Wales and Ireland (non-practising), she trained at a top-tier Irish law firm and has experience with leading firms in London and Dublin. Saoirse’s cross-border background equips her to deliver strategic, commercially focused advice that helps clients close complex transactions and achieve their business goals.
London
She works with founders, high-growth technology companies, private-equity backed businesses and institutional investors across the full investment lifecycle – from seed funding to strategic exits and reorganisations.
Qualified in both England & Wales and Ireland (non-practising), she trained at a top-tier Irish law firm and has experience with leading firms in London and Dublin. Saoirse’s cross-border background equips her to deliver strategic, commercially focused advice that helps clients close complex transactions and achieve their business goals.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
A seasoned deal lawyer, Matthew guides global technology companies and their financial sponsors through transformational domestic and cross-border transactions. These deals range from private company buyouts and public takeovers in the United States and around the world, to complex, multi-jurisdictional spinoffs and business carveouts.
Matthew has been recognized as a leading lawyer by numerous publications, including Legal 500 and he was selected by the San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of the top 10 Innovative Corporate Lawyers in California.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
A seasoned deal lawyer, Matthew guides global technology companies and their financial sponsors through transformational domestic and cross-border transactions. These deals range from private company buyouts and public takeovers in the United States and around the world, to complex, multi-jurisdictional spinoffs and business carveouts.
Matthew has been recognized as a leading lawyer by numerous publications, including Legal 500 and he was selected by the San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of the top 10 Innovative Corporate Lawyers in California.
London
Her expertise includes the creation of both equity-based and cash-based incentive plans, including the full range of HMRC tax-advantaged plans such as EMI plans and CSOPs, working on the incentives aspects of corporate transactions, including both venture capital and private equity investment, public company takeovers, IPOs, and company reorganizations. She considers the impact of the transaction on the share plans for employees and implements new incentive arrangements following investment into companies and businesses. She also guides listed companies on how to reward their executive directors in accordance with market practice and best corporate governance.
Rebecca is a member of the Share Plan Lawyers Organisation and a contributor to various publications (such as the Practical Law Company). She received a band 5 ranking in Employee Share Schemes & Incentives by Chambers UK 2025, is a “Leading Individual” under The Legal 500’s legal directory and has been recognized by MergerLinks as one of the top 30 most active up-and-coming tax lawyers in EMEA.
London
Her expertise includes the creation of both equity-based and cash-based incentive plans, including the full range of HMRC tax-advantaged plans such as EMI plans and CSOPs, working on the incentives aspects of corporate transactions, including both venture capital and private equity investment, public company takeovers, IPOs, and company reorganizations. She considers the impact of the transaction on the share plans for employees and implements new incentive arrangements following investment into companies and businesses. She also guides listed companies on how to reward their executive directors in accordance with market practice and best corporate governance.
Rebecca is a member of the Share Plan Lawyers Organisation and a contributor to various publications (such as the Practical Law Company). She received a band 5 ranking in Employee Share Schemes & Incentives by Chambers UK 2025, is a “Leading Individual” under The Legal 500’s legal directory and has been recognized by MergerLinks as one of the top 30 most active up-and-coming tax lawyers in EMEA.