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6.05.26
SEC Proposes Significant Registered Offering Reforms to Increase Public Market Access
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or Commission) announced proposed rule and form amendments that would substantially revise the framework for registered securities offerings by U.S. public companies. The proposal is intended to facilitate capital formation by broadening access to short-form registration, expanding offering communications flexibility, and reducing certain procedural burdens associated with registered offerings, while maintaining robust investor protections.
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6.05.26
SEC Proposes Streamlining Filer Status Framework and Broadening Availability of Scaled Disclosures
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or Commission) announced proposed rule and form amendments that would streamline the existing filer status framework and extend many of today’s scaled disclosure requirements and accommodations to a significantly larger portion of reporting companies. The proposal is intended to better align disclosure and compliance obligations with issuer size and maturity while preserving core investor protections. The Commission estimates that approximately 81 percent of reporting companies would qualify for scaled disclosure under the proposal, although large accelerated filers would continue to represent the majority of the U.S. equity market capitalization.
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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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4.07.26
2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the 2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report. This report presents analysis related to 163 private investments in public equity (PIPEs) and registered direct offerings (RDOs) by U.S.-based technology and life sciences companies between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The report is limited to transactions in which the company raised at least $10 million and had at least one closing in 2025.
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3.16.26
2025 Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report
Wilson Sonsini’s 2025 Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report provides in-depth analysis on 40 initial public offerings (IPOs) and five direct listings completed by U.S.-based technology and life sciences companies in 2025 with deal values exceeding $75 million.
Client Highlights
1.07.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises OneStream on Acquisition by Hg
On January 6, 2026, OneStream, the leading enterprise finance management platform, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hg, a leading investor in software, services, and data businesses. The all-cash transaction values OneStream at approximately $6.4 billion in equity value. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised OneStream on this transaction in a continuation of its long-standing advisory relationship with the company, including leading OneStream’s Up-C IPO in July 2024.
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9.19.25
SEC Issues Policy Statement Clarifying View on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved a Policy Statement clarifying the SEC’s position on accelerating the effective date of registration statements for the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act filed by companies that have mandatory arbitration provisions in their governing documents. The Policy Statement represents a significant development in the SEC’s approach to filings by companies with mandatory arbitration provisions applicable to claims under the federal securities laws—and potentially other governance claims as well. The Policy Statement also comes at a time of growing debate over the proper role of stockholder litigation as a policy matter and the optimal approach to such matters under state corporate law.
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9.18.25
2025 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Dive into our mid-year review of 68 PIPEs and RDOs by U.S. technology and life sciences firms between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Key findings include a decline in life sciences activity and robust strength in the technology sector.
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6.06.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Plus on Business Combination with Churchill IX
On June 5, 2025, Plus Automation (Plus), a physical AI company commercializing AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, and Churchill Capital Corp IX (Churchill IX), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to effect a business combination. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Plus on the transaction.
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6.05.25
2025 Chambers USA Guide Recognizes Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys
The 2025 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 39 geography-specific practice categories and named 86 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received three new practice area rankings, including in the Artificial Intelligence category, and four improved practice area rankings.
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5.21.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Google on PIPE Investment in Warby Parker
On May 20, 2025, Warby Parker Inc., a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand focused on vision for all, announced that Google has agreed to purchase up to $75 million of Warby Parker’s Class A common stock and/or Class C common stock, subject to the achievement of certain commercial milestones. Google is making the PIPE investment (private investment in public equity) in connection with its entry into a strategic partnership with Warby Parker to develop AI-powered glasses intended for all-day wear.
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3.25.25
2024 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Dive into our comprehensive review of 205 PIPEs and RDOs by U.S. technology and life sciences firms for 2024. Following several years of low capital market activity, 2024 saw a significant increase compared to 2022 and 2023. However, ongoing volatility may lead companies to seek alternatives to traditional underwritten offerings for their financing needs.