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Fenwick

Technology

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Fenwick

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Technology - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Fenwick is a respected technology transactional group, noted for its strengths in M&A and strategic alliances. Frequently sought after for its skills in licensing agreements and recognized across the market for its practitioners' expertise in advising emerging growth and startup companies. Also assists clients operating in the healthcare, financial services and life sciences sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick represented Wiz in its $32 billion acquisition by Google.

Strengths

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  • Fenwick has deep knowledge in technology transactions and provides practical, business-oriented advice.

    Technology respondentUSA

  • They consistently demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a deep understanding of our business goals.

    Technology respondentUSA

  • I trust and value their business insight and expertise. They are incredibly knowledgeable.

    Technology respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • David L Hayes
    David L Hayes

    David L Hayes

    David Hayes is active in M&A and licensing work and offers clients the benefit of his in-depth knowledge of copyrights and patents.

    • David is a real legend in this space.

      Technology respondentUSA
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  • Rufus Pichler
    Rufus Pichler

    Rufus Pichler

    Rufus Pichler is well versed at advising clients involved with technologies ranging from semiconductors to the Internet of Things. His experience includes licensing transactions and the IP elements of M&A.

    • Rufus combines legal sophistication with practical business judgment, helping us strike the right balance between protecting our interests and building long-term, collaborative relationships.

      Technology respondentUSA
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  • Jennifer Stanley
    Jennifer Stanley

    Jennifer Stanley

    Jennifer Stanley chairs Fenwick's copyright practice and serves as co-leader of its technology transaction practice. Her broad practice includes expertise in the gaming, retail and hardware spaces.

    • Jennifer is a superior legal business resource.

      Technology respondentUSA
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  • Joseph Schenck
    Joseph Schenck

    Joseph Schenck

    Joseph Schenck advises clients on commercial transactions and related IP matters. He frequently acts for clients in the interactive entertainment and gaming industries.

    • Joseph is an excellent attorney and a trusted advisor.

      Technology respondentUSA

    • He gets stuff done correctly and is commercially-minded as well.

      Technology respondentUSA
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