Practices
Class Action Defense
Class action defense raises a special set of strategic and tactical considerations. Our team has the experience to help our clients navigate them.
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Class Action Defense
Class action defense raises a special set of strategic and tactical considerations. Our team has the experience to help our clients navigate them.
Practising Law Institute Features Orrick Analysis on Class Action Waivers in Cyber and Privacy Litigation
by Matthew D. LaBrie and Javier A. Silva | July.09.2024
Orrick provides guidance for Practising Law Institute on best approach to litigating class action waiver issues.
Mortgages
Orrick helps mortgage originators, servicers and insurers solve critical regulatory, enforcement, litigation, transactional and licensing challenges.
The Post-Election Outlook for State Financial Regulation
December.03.2024
Join Team Orrick for a conversation about anticipated financial regulatory, enforcement and policy-making priorities at the state level.
Practices
Securities Litigation, Class Actions and Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
If your company and board are facing litigation from shareholders or the government, you need a legal partner committed to collaborating with you.
Securities Litigation, Class Actions and Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
If your company and board are facing litigation from shareholders or the government, you need a legal partner committed to collaborating with you.
Delaware Court Affirms Foundational Principle of Directors’ Fiduciary Duties
May.13.2024
Precedent-setting decision in Delaware court dismisses investor case against Meta and leaves corporate law protections intact.
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Corporate Governance
Our Corporate Governance lawyers help guide public and private U.S. corporations and financial institutions as well as international issuers through ...
Corporate Governance
Our Corporate Governance lawyers help guide public and private U.S. corporations and financial institutions as well as international issuers through their corporate governance, compliance and disclosure issues in today’s complex legal and regulatory environment.
UK Founder Series: The Role of a Company Secretary in Your Startup's Success
by Jamie Moore, Viv Holyoake and Kristy Hart | December.05.2024
A company secretary can be vital for your startup by helping to maintain statutory records, ensure compliance and enhance investor confidence.
Practices
Government Investigations and Enforcement Actions
Our team has over 70 lawyers across the U.S. focused on government investigations, enforcement actions and white collar criminal defense.
Government Investigations and Enforcement Actions
Our team has over 70 lawyers across the U.S. focused on government investigations, enforcement actions and white collar criminal defense.
DEI Executive Order Implies Threat of FCA Litigation
by David Rhinesmith and Erin M. Connell | February.13.2025
On January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14173 focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs.
Tax
Focused on both integrity and innovation, our tax practice covers all aspects of U.S. federal, state and international tax planning and litigation.
Employee Participation in Germany Becomes More Attractive from a Tax Perspective:
Young Companies Will Be Able to Offer More to Talented People in the Future
by Dr. Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein and Nico Neukam | March.21.2025
Opportunities offered by the recent revision of section 19a of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) with regard to employee financial participation
Practices
Energy Storage
Energy storage is the most significant development for the electric grid since the explosive growth in renewables over the past two decades.
Energy Storage
Energy storage is the most significant development for the electric grid since the explosive growth in renewables over the past two decades.
How AI and Hardware Innovations Are Disrupting Climate Tech
March.25.2025
David J. Neff, a partner at Ecliptic Capital, joined Zac Padgett to discuss the latest in climate tech.
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International Tax
Our tax practice specialises in strategic international tax planning for multijurisdictional matters and in implementing cross-border transactions.
International Tax
Our tax practice specialises in strategic international tax planning for multijurisdictional matters and in implementing cross-border transactions.
Spotlight on Shell Companies in the EU
by Giovanni Leoni and Camillo Melotti Caccia | February.21.2022
The European Commission released its proposal for a Council Directive laying down rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes.
Practices
Supreme Court and Appellate ‘Issues’ in Trial Court
A distinguishing feature of Orrick’s Supreme Court & Appellate practice is that its lawyers often work on cases long before appeal, and sometimes as ...
Supreme Court and Appellate ‘Issues’ in Trial Court
A distinguishing feature of Orrick’s Supreme Court & Appellate practice is that its lawyers often work on cases long before appeal, and sometimes as a way to prevent appeal altogether. We call this law-intensive, trial-level dimension of our practice “Issues” work.
A New Paradigm for Trial Teams – Embedding Appellate Lawyers at an Early Stage
by Andrew D. Silverman and Christopher J. Cariello | March.24.2021
In this New York Law Journal article, partner Andrew Silverman and associate Chris Cariello propose an innovative shift in the traditional model of trial team composition.
Practices
The Orrick Legal Ninja Series (OLNS)
Overviews on current legal trends and deeper dives on certain legal topics that are particularly relevant for start-ups and their investors.
The Orrick Legal Ninja Series (OLNS)
Overviews on current legal trends and deeper dives on certain legal topics that are particularly relevant for start-ups and their investors.
OLNS#14: Growth and Hurdle Shares in German Start ups – Structures / Practical Implementation / Empirical Data
March.24.2025
With special attention on the sale of venture-backed tech companies, this playbook provides buyers and sellers a guide to approaching M&A transactions involving German tech companies.
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Insurance Recovery
Clients describe us as "top-notch lawyers who provide great customer service and are practical. They understand our business concerns and can help us ...
Insurance Recovery
Clients describe us as "top-notch lawyers who provide great customer service and are practical. They understand our business concerns and can help us balance the pros and cons of various paths," according to Chambers USA.
Trial Win for Zynga Earns Litigators of the Week Recognition
October.27.2023
American Lawyer recognized our IP litigation team in its Litigator of the Week feature for a complete trial win for Zynga in a patent trial in the Western District of Texas.
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Employment Advice & Counseling
Orrick offers an array of employment counseling services including access to the nation's most seasoned employment trial attorneys and trusted ...
Employment Advice & Counseling
Orrick offers an array of employment counseling services including access to the nation's most seasoned employment trial attorneys and trusted corporate advisors.
NLRB Decision Establishes New Standards for Workplace Policies
by Christina Bouchot, Tierra D. Piens and Alexandra Kleemann | September.19.2023
The NLRB adopted a new standard for assessing the lawfulness of workplace policies. Here is what employers should know about these changes.