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Technology focuses on contractual agreements in the technology field and includes transactional matters such as M&A and financing. Law firms often work with clients such as investors or startup enterprises on a range of business issues including employment law, strategic alliances and joint ventures, stock exchange listings, mergers, acquisitions and corporate governance issues. E-commerce arrangements, licensing agreements, strategic alliances and blockchain/cryptocurrency-related work will also be considered, in addition to cybersecurity matters. IP mandates are also included in this section, although shouldn’t represent the majority of the submission as we include separate IP categories in most states. Along with technology companies, typical clients will also include blue-chip corporations from all industries, investors, financial services institutions and fintech companies

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Band 1

  1. Goodwin
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    Goodwin
    Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Goodwin maintains its strong reputation in the technology sector, fielding expertise pertaining to emerging companies, technology transactions and IP assets. Routinely handles financings, public offerings and mergers, among other areas. Fields additional expertise in cybersecurity, pharmaceutical and biotechnology matters.
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  2. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a strong reputation for handling technology transactions. Experienced in biotechnology, software, hardware and licensing arrangements. A leading venture capital and emerging companies practice bolsters the technology group. Offers leading expertise in technology-focused mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, and regulatory compliance, among other matters. Undertakes a range of work for regional tech companies including data management and IPOs.
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Band 2

  1. WilmerHale
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    WilmerHale
    Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    WilmerHale has an active technology department that offers a variety of services. Its strong litigation team augments an impressive practice, which provides clients with expertise in venture capital financings, public offerings, M&A, outsourcing and licensing. Handles various transactions involving issues pertaining to cybersecurity and data privacy.
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Band 3

  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Cooley specializes in providing legal support for startups and emerging companies. Areas of expertise include venture financing, public offerings, cross-border transactions and leveraged restructurings.
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  2. Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
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    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Gunderson Dettmer is renowned for its strength advising startups and emerging companies within the technology sector. It is well placed to guide new market entrants throughout their life cycle, as well as providing advice to investor clients.
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  3. Mintz
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    Mintz
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mintz has a distinguished team noted for its work in handling BPOs, strategic alliances and negotiating complex contractual issues. Regularly advises both startups and well-established organizations from the healthcare and financial services sectors, among others.
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