Department profile
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Technology

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rankings

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Technology - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a well-balanced IT transactions practice, highly regarded for its work with startups and mature technology companies. Broad experience advising clients on a range of complex mandates, including M&A, financings and the movement of data. Notable for its work with the automotive industry, along with software developers, biotech companies, electronics manufacturers and clients in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised Weights & Biases on its $1.7 billion acquisition by CoreWeave.

Strengths

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  • Their approach to complex matters is not just about legal expertise but also about strategic partnership.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • What sets Orrick, and this department apart, is the combination of their responsiveness, breadth of expertise and genuine partnership. They are so quick to support.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • Orrick has a deep and unparalleled understanding of the technology industry.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • The firm takes a business-first approach in its legal guidance and is highly responsive across the board.

    Technology respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Daniel Yost
    Band 3Daniel Yost

    Daniel Yost

    Daniel Yost is well known for his ability to handle complex transactions for science-based technology companies. His work ranges from intellectual property and licensing to distribution agreements and cross-border collaborations.
    • Daniel is a very deep thinker about the problems he is facing and he does a good job at surfacing risks that are not apparent.

      Technology respondentUSA
    • His commercial sense is exceptional and he provides a steady hand through complex transactions. His blend of business-savvy and legal knowledge is effortless.

      Technology respondentUSA
  • Band 3Timothy D Greene
    Band 3Timothy D Greene

    Timothy D Greene

    Timothy Greene centers his practice on technology and intellectual property transactions such as joint ventures and open source licensing. He also advises on the tech sector regulatory aspects of financings and M&A.

    • He is a great, practical lawyer who consistently gives actionable advice. I really appreciate that he doesn't just raise legal risks but accompanies his advice with recommendations based on past experience.

      Technology respondentUSA
    • Tim knows his stuff. You trust that his advice comes from a place of true knowledge. He has got a good way of breaking things down to non-lawyers.

      Technology respondentUSA

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