“Being relevant” is probably what this law firm is about. Since its establishment at SV in 1972, Fenwick & West has been working seamlessly with innovative companies (from start-ups to listed companies), by being committed to the provision of legal services that are unique to high tech firms.

With a deeper understanding of its clients’ technologies, industry environments and business needs, they outshine the typical law firm. The premier Interactive Entertainment law firm specialises in M&A transactions as well as patent prosecution. It has successfully represented several big names such as Apple Computer, Oracle and CA-based Electronic Arts Inc. Its earlier works include incorporating Apple in 1976 and taking Oracle public in 1986; while its latest works are showcased by acquisitions made by Electronic Arts (ThreeSF, Inc., the social network for gamers run by former Napster founder Shawn Fanning).

In an amazingly versatile environment, with synergy of global technology happening all the time, Fenwick & West has been able to keep up with the special needs of SV companies by allowing mergers to take place. The firm led many landmark M&A transactions including the largest Internet merger in history (VeriSign’s $21 billion acquisition of Network Solutions) and the largest software merger in history (Symantec’s $13 billion acquisition of VERITAS).

Having such a key role to play in the keeping the order for growth and evolvement of innovative companies, this firm is definitely making SV tick with a healthier beat.

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