Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border)

Renowned as a true technology specialist, Fenwick is frequently highlighted as an essential partner and adviser for numerous startup companies and growing brands in the software, social media and online space. The majority of the law firm's resources are based in California with offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Santa Monica, with a modest presence elsewhere, through offices in New York, Seattle and a small overseas office in Shanghai.

While the firm lacks the large global footprint of some competitors, it is routinely instructed on international work by clients who value the firm's boutique focus and high level of commitment to tailored technology sector advice. The firm's strength in privacy and data protection receives significant praise, while the firm also has a good record in acting on inbound investment transactions and M&A, including handling CFIUS-related issues. As its overseas office indicates, helping clients involved with investment into the USA from China has been a major theme of the team's work, while projects involving the UK, Europe and Israel are also noted. The law firm's clientele includes US-based and foreign entities which it serves on a mixture of inbound and outbound projects.

"Fenwick is good for anything with an international reach."