Business-Critical Technology Transactions

We possess deep expertise and extensive experience advising on sophisticated technology transactions structures and complex strategic endeavors, including:

• Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
• Development, R&D, and consulting agreements
• Vendor and supplier agreements, including outsourcing and manufacturing arrangements
• Reseller, VAR, OEM, and other types of distribution arrangements
• Software and technology licenses and acquisitions
• Patent licensing
• University licensing
• Standard bodies involvement

Powerhouse in Transactions

In recent years, Fenwick has handled approximately $650 billion in transactions, with nearly 75% involving technology companies. Two notable examples, Figma's proposed $20 billion acquisition by Adobe and Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp, are the top two largest sales of a private technology company in history. Our technology transactions offering, and deep subject matter expertise, has been central to the success of these deals.

Forefront of Emerging Technologies

Our tech transactions attorneys are pioneers in advising on emerging technologies and novel issues related to AI, machine learning, Web3, media, and entertainment, big data and automation. At the forefront of innovation, we have notably helped establish industry-standard practices addressing pertinent issues before they are commonplace, including innovative offering models and first-of-their-kind transaction structures that have gained industry-wide adoption.

Expertise at Every Milestone

In Fenwick’s technology transactions team, you have a powerful ally at every stage of your company's lifecycle. Whether you're an entrepreneur in a co-working space or a global enterprise driving profitability for shareholders, we can help you achieve successful business outcomes while protecting your intellectual property assets.