About

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Fenwick & West is one of the premier mergers and acquisitions practices in the nation, recently ranked by Bloomberg as one of the Top 10 M&A legal advisors in the U.S., as Technology M&A Law Firm of the Year for the third straight year at the M&A Atlas Awards, and as Technology Law Firm of the Year for the fifth straight year by Law360. We are particularly adept at transactions involving technology and life sciences companies, including complex divestitures, cross-border transactions and matters in which intellectual property and/or key engineering talent are the most critical assets. In recent years, the firm has completed more than $500 billion worth of transactions, including executing significant acquisition programs for leading serial acquirers.

Our M&A group provides customized transaction services to meet each client's unique business needs, communications preferences and technology infrastructure requirements. We have an extensive group of experienced attorneys available for deals of any size and complexity. ​Our team includes attorneys specializing in technology transactions, patents and IP litigation. In addition, our attorneys have a broad range of expertise in domestic and international tax structuring.

To learn more, visit fenwick.com/services/practices/Pages/mergers-and-acquisitions.aspx

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Accomplished corporate group experienced with handling complex M&A and financing transactions on behalf of domestic and global clients. Demonstrates significant strength in the technology and life sciences sectors. Sought after by a stable of significant public and private companies as well as startups.

Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick advised Chinook Therapeutics on its $3.5 billion acquisition by Novartis AG.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gordon K Davidson
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Senior Statespeople

Gordon Davidson deploys his wealth of experience on behalf of household-name clients in significant domestic and cross-border M&A deals. He is especially active in life sciences and technology transactions.

Douglas N Cogen
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Douglas N Cogen
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Band 1

Douglas Cogen represents companies and boards of directors in significant corporate transactions and governance issues, and sits as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.

"Douglas is very sharp and a great business lawyer."

"Douglas is highly strategic, has deep experience and inspires confidence."

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Bomi Lee
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Band 4

Bomi Lee is a talented attorney whose practice is utilized by a clientele of prominent companies and their boards. She exhibits skills in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues, among other matters.

"Bomi is a strong deal lawyer. She provides a high level of client service and provides practical, commercially appropriate solutions for complex matters."

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Kris S Withrow
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Band 4

Kris Withrow draws praise for his high-quality corporate practice. He advises clients in domestic and cross-border M&A across an array of industries.

"Kris fights hard for his clients."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

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Gordon K Davidson
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Senior Statespeople
Douglas N Cogen
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Douglas N Cogen
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Band 1
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Bomi Lee
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Band 4
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Kris S Withrow
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Band 4

Clients

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Cisco

Delphi

Facebook

HP Enterprise

Proofpoint

Symantec

Industries

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FinTech

consumer goods

digital health

gaming

hardware

internet

life sciences

media

retail

semiconductors

software

technology