Ranking tables
Technology | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- David L Hayes Fenwick22 Years Ranked
Glenn Nash Sidley Austin LLP21 Years Ranked- John P Brockland Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
Karen N Ballack Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP16 Years Ranked
Nader A Mousavi Sullivan & Cromwell LLP16 Years Ranked
Suzanne Y Bell Covington & Burling LLP21 Years Ranked
Tessa Schwartz Morrison Foerster13 Years Ranked
William Schwartz Morrison Foerster19 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
Aaron P. Rubin Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Adam Shevell Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
Adit Khorana O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
Daniel Yost Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP13 Years Ranked
Ghaith Mahmood Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked- Jennifer Stanley Fenwick1 Years Ranked
- Joseph Schenck Fenwick1 Years Ranked
Ken D Kumayama Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
Mark C Lehberg DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
Matthew Berger Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked- Michael J Murphy Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati15 Years Ranked
- Ralph Pais Fenwick4 Years Ranked
- Rufus Pichler Fenwick6 Years Ranked
Stephen M Fronk Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Thomas A Magnani Arnold & Porter5 Years Ranked- Timothy D Greene Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian4 Years Ranked
- TJ Graham Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
Victoria Lee DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
Winslow Taub Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 FenwickTechnology2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedFenwick 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.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPTechnology2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP has an excellent technology transactional practice with a fine track record for its cross-border work. Excels in IP-related technology transactions, including M&A, licensing, distribution and strategic collaborations. Represents a broad range of major companies, including those in the automotive and aerospace industries, retail and media and entertainment. Also advises on complex strategic alliances, joint ventures and, increasingly, data privacy concerns.
1 Morrison FoersterTechnology2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedMorrison Foerster is a market-leading practice featuring a talented team of lawyers who represent clients across the full range of technology transactional matters. Regularly engaged by clients in the life sciences, healthcare and consumer products arenas, in addition to advising major technology developers and manufacturers. Known for its ability to handle the complex IP aspects of M&A and strategic alliances. Also demonstrates impressive expertise in emerging areas of concern such as financial technology and artificial intelligence.
Band 2
2 Cooley LLPTechnology2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedCooley LLP covers a wide range of IT and outsourcing issues and is routinely sought after for its strengths in technology-based transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. Well versed in both domestic and cross-border matters, and frequently engaged to advise on sophisticated IP work. Works with a broad range of companies with significant technology investment, including those in the software, semiconductor, digital media and telecommunications sectors.
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Technology2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP has a broad practice with a large roster of attorneys well equipped to handle sophisticated technology transactions for clients from a number of industries, including healthcare, retail and hospitality. Strong expertise in IT, advising on cloud computing matters and software and internet licensing issues. Also noted for its adept handling of M&A, joint ventures and other commercial transactions. Covers cross-border work, with impressive international links to its foreign offices.
2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPTechnology2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedOrrick, 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.
2 Sidley Austin LLPTechnology2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP hosts a dedicated team of practitioners, fielding expertise in a broad range of technology and IP transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and licensing. Recognized experience in artificial intelligence and virtual reality, as well as financial technology transactions. Also involved in numerous digital health sector deals, assisting clients in the licensing and use of big data with respect to life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical technology.
2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiTechnology2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has an enviable technology transactions practice acting for an excellent roster of clients, often drawn from the pharmaceutical, software and cloud computing industries. Well regarded for its experience in IP-related issues and licensing work, the team is known for helping businesses develop and expand their technology assets. Continues to take on challenging, high-value M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances for a varied list of brand-name clients.
Band 3
3 Covington & Burling LLPTechnology2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP demonstrates the ability to advise technology sector clients on both transactional and regulatory matters, ranging from strategic arrangements and M&A support to outsourcing and intellectual property concerns. Clients in fields as diverse as fintech, autonomous vehicles and digital health benefit from the firm's international reach.
3 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianTechnology2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian enjoys an excellent standing in the market for its work with emerging growth technology companies and is also a fine choice of firm for venture capital and private equity investors. Handles a broad range of corporate work, including M&A, strategic alliances and financing, and also has significant expertise in IP licensing and other technology-related transactions.
3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPTechnology2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is noted for its IP expertise in large-scale and sophisticated transactions for market-leading clients. Also recognized for its experience in M&A, joint ventures and partnership agreements, and well versed in matters concerning social media, software and e-commerce.
3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPTechnology2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP represents a substantial base of clients across various technology and life sciences disciplines, including biotech, software and semiconductors. Typically focuses on transactional matters running the gamut of M&A and joint ventures, cloud services, IP licensing and product development, among other areas.
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedA&O Shearman's Palo Alto team offers significant strength across a range of transactions in the technology space. Expertise includes advising on licensing agreements, M&A involving technology companies and outsourcing mandates. Acts for clients across several key areas of the sector, including digital software, fintech and social media entities.
4 Arnold & PorterTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedArnold & Porter is an experienced and highly capable practice with particular expertise in BPO and ITO. Noted for advising both suppliers and buyers on outsourcing arrangements in the USA, as well as those with significant cross-border elements. Represents clients in a range of sectors, including automotive, financial services and software services. Provides further expertise in commercial transactions and routinely handles complex licensing, strategic partnerships and SaaS arrangements.
4 GoodwinTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGoodwin is commended for its representation of technology sector clients in a variety of corporate transactions. The team works with companies at all stages of growth with particular expertise in the startup space.
4 Hogan Lovells US LLPTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHogan Lovells offers notable expertise in tech sector M&A in California with a focus on representing large buy-side clients. The team is noted for its knowledge of the semiconductor, software and mobile sectors.
4 Mayer Brown LLPTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMayer Brown advises significant tech players on high-value mergers and acquisitions. The firm is experienced in numerous sectors, including fintech, blockchain and manufacturing. The team regularly assists clients with operational technology strategy.
4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell LLP deftly manages large transactions in the technology space, with growing experience in AI. The team demonstrates significant expertise at the intersection of IP and M&A.
4 White & Case LLPTechnology2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWhite & Case LLP has a long-standing technology practice with the experience to handle both transactions such as M&A, IP licensing and strategic partnerships, and the development and acquisition of new tech projects. Acts for a domestic and international client base of startups and established businesses, across disciplines ranging from digital health and fintech to autonomous cars and the Internet of Things.