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10.19.26
2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America Recognizes Wilson Sonsini Attorneys
On October 16, 2026, Lawdragon published the seventh edition of its Leading Dealmakers in America guide, honoring the lawyers who embody excellence in transactional work. The list was compiled through Lawdragon’s time-honed methodology, including independent journalistic research, nominations, and peer review.
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10.14.26
Firm Advises Morgan Stanley as Financial Advisor to the Special Committee of Bumble's Board of Directors in Acquisition by Ithaca Holdings
On October 13, 2026, Bumble announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Bumble common shareholders will receive cash consideration of $6.05 per share of Class A common stock, representing an approximately 138 percent premium to the unaffected closing share price on October 9, 2026, and a premium of approximately 119 percent to the 30-day volume weighted average price as of October 9, 2026. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Morgan Stanley, who acted as financial advisor to the Special Committee of Bumble's Board of Directors.
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9.29.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises World Labs on $8.2 Billion Acquisition by AMD
On September 28, 2026, AMD, a global semiconductor company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The acquisition will bring a world-class team of researchers and model experts to AMD, strengthening its ability to develop AI hardware, software, and systems. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising World Labs on the transaction.
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9.21.26
Firm Advises CoVet on Acquisition by IDEXX
On September 16, 2026, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, announced the acquisition of CoVetAI Inc. (CoVet), a leading and rapidly growing provider of AI-native ambient listening and clinical workflow software for veterinary practices. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised CoVet on the transaction.
CoVet helps veterinary teams automatically capture and organize information across the patient care journey, from consultation to treatment planning and client follow-up, reducing documentation burden and saving clinicians’ time. The acquisition expands the value of IDEXX’s software, diagnostics, and AI offerings by making information more accessible, actionable, and connected across the practice. CoVet will be integrated into the IDEXX software ecosystem, which will continue to support other ambient scribe solutions and third-party integrations. CoVet will also continue to integrate with non-IDEXX practice management systems.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised CoVet on the transaction included:
CoVet helps veterinary teams automatically capture and organize information across the patient care journey, from consultation to treatment planning and client follow-up, reducing documentation burden and saving clinicians’ time. The acquisition expands the value of IDEXX’s software, diagnostics, and AI offerings by making information more accessible, actionable, and connected across the practice. CoVet will be integrated into the IDEXX software ecosystem, which will continue to support other ambient scribe solutions and third-party integrations. CoVet will also continue to integrate with non-IDEXX practice management systems.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised CoVet on the transaction included:
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9.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA 2027
On September 9, 2026, nine Wilson Sonsini attorneys were named to the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA guide for 2027. The guide lists some of the U.S.'s foremost lawyers and experts in their respective fields. The following firm attorneys have been recognized in the guide:
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9.10.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Copart on Acquisition of ACV
On September 10, 2026, Copart, Inc., a global leader in online vehicle auctions, and ACV, a leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial clients, announced a definitive agreement in which Copart will acquire all outstanding shares of ACV common stock, valued at approximately $1.9 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Copart on the transaction.
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9.03.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Hugging Face on $12.9 Billion Acquisition by NVIDIA
On September 3, 2026, NVIDIA announced that it has agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Together, NVIDIA and Hugging Face plan to scale Hugging Face’s platform, strengthen its infrastructure, and expand access to AI for developers and institutions worldwide. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Hugging Face on the transaction.
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8.20.26
Five Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” Honorees by Best Lawyers
Five Wilson Sonsini attorneys have been named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” honorees by The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the publication’s highest peer-reviewed distinctions. The honors span five practice areas and three markets and recognize Caz Hashemi, Martin W. Korman, Martin J. Waters, Patrick J. Schultheis, and Craig E. Sherman.
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6.30.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Cognite, Major Shareholders on $3.1 Billion Sale to Schneider Electric
On June 30, 2026, Aker ASA (Aker) and the other shareholders of Cognite announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of the shares in Cognite Holding B.V. (Cognite) to Schneider Electric based on an enterprise value of US$3.1 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s cross-border tech M&A team advised Cognite and its major shareholders, including Aker, TCV, and Accel, on the transaction.
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6.23.26
Firm Advises QCi on Acquisition of NHanced
On June 22, 2026, Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced the completion of acquiring NHanced Semiconductors for a combination of cash and QCi stock valued at $73.1 million, subject to customary adjustments, and up to an additional $72.0 million if certain performance targets are achieved. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised QCi on the transaction.
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6.04.26
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
The 2026 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 44 geography-specific practice categories and named 87 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received four new practice area rankings, including in the nationwide National Security and Capital Markets: Convertible Debt categories, and three improved practice area rankings.
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6.02.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Contentful on Acquisition by Salesforce
On June 1, 2026, Salesforce, the world's No. 1 AI CRM, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Contentful, a leading composable content platform trusted by over 4,800 of the world’s leading brands to deliver personalized digital experiences at scale. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Contentful on the transaction.