Fenwick provides comprehensive legal services to ground-breaking technology and life sciences companies – at every stage of their lifecycle – and the investors that partner with them. Founded in 1972 in Palo Alto in the dawning days of Silicon Valley, Fenwick has been inextricably entwined with the history and growth of technology. We incorporated Apple, took Oracle and eBay public and over the years have represented many leading technology companies and their underwriters in numerous high-profile IPOs and M&A transactions.

Fenwick advises companies on the full suite of corporate governance matters. Clients and their boards benefit from our multidisciplinary team approach and our knowledge of the latest developments, whether in the areas of governance structure, boardroom refreshment and diversity, shareholder activism and defensive measures, executive compensation, proxy voting and advisors, or ESG.

With more than 400 attorneys and 1,000 employees firmwide, Fenwick has nationally ranked practices in complex financial and commercial transactions, corporate governance, intellectual property protection and licensing, mergers and acquisitions, “bet-the-company” litigation, domestic and international tax planning and tax controversies.

Our lawyers possess a deep understanding of the technology and science behind our clients’ businesses and, as a firm, we have always been committed to delivering the highest level of service in the most efficient, effective way possible, while maintaining a collegial and collaborative environment based on mutual respect.​​​​​​