Fenwick today announced the continued expansion of its Boston office with the addition of corporate partner David Horne. His arrival reflects the firm’s ongoing investment in the region and commitment to supporting clients at every stage of growth.
“We’re building a Boston team that reflects the energy and ambition of the region’s innovation ecosystem,” said Richard Dickson, Fenwick’s firmwide chair. “David’s arrival brings us one step closer to that vision. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Fenwick.”
Horne advises high-growth companies and investors on corporate legal strategy, including venture financings, M&A, and public offerings. He brings more than a decade of experience guiding founders, startups, and venture capital firms through complex transactions and strategic milestones. Known for his practical, solutions-oriented approach and ability to build deep relationships with his clients, Horne has worked across a wide range of industries and is deeply engrained in the Boston startup ecosystem, including with accelerators and student founder and startup groups within Boston’s leading universities.
“Fenwick is the right firm, in the right place, at the right time,” said Horne. “The firm’s reputation for excellence in tech and life sciences, its collaborative culture, the breadth of its platform, its impressive win streak of high profile transactions, and its commitment to building in Boston made this a very exciting decision. I’m thrilled to join a team that is so heavily invested in the region and to continue to help founders and investors achieve their boldest ambitions.”
Horne joins Fenwick at a moment of strong momentum in Boston. Since launching the office in April of this year with a leading life sciences IP team and expanding its executive compensation capabilities with partner Jim Hauser, the firm has continued to grow a team that reflects the depth of its national platform while staying closely connected to the local market.
“David exemplifies the talent and drive that set our corporate team apart,” said Alan Smith, chair of Fenwick’s corporate group. “His addition underscores our commitment to expanding our Boston presence and investing in the growth of our clients in this vibrant and rapidly evolving market.”
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Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2024 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit https://www.fenwick.com to learn more.