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6.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises SewerAI on Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2026, SewerAI, a leading AI platform for sewer and underground infrastructure intelligence, announced a major strategic investment led by JMI Equity, a leading growth equity software investor based in the greater Washington, D.C., area and San Diego, with continued participation from Innovius Capital, Epic Ventures, and Bentley Systems. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SewerAI 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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5.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Lattice Semiconductor on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of AMI
On May 4, 2026, Lattice Semiconductor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with THL Partners to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI. The planned acquisition advances Lattice Semiconductor’s strategy to expand its position in server, AI, and cloud applications spanning hardware, security, manageability, and control. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Lattice Semiconductor on the transaction.
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4.29.26
Firm Advises Match Group on $100 Million Investment in Sniffies
On April 27, 2026, Match Group, a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections, announced a $100 million investment in Sniffies, a map-based platform serving non-heterosexual men. The investment represents a significant minority ownership stake and includes the option to acquire the remaining equity in the future. Sniffies will continue to operate independently and remain founder-led, with Match Group supporting the team's vision and growth. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Match Group on the transaction.
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3.27.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Reltio on Acquisition by SAP
On March 27, 2026, SAP, a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, announced its acquisition of Reltio, a leading master data management (MDM) software provider, to help customers make their SAP and non-SAP enterprise data AI-ready. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Reltio on the transaction.
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3.24.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Spade on $40 Million Series B
On March 24, 2026, Spade, the data and AI platform transforming how financial institutions use transaction data, announced $40 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Oak HC/FT, with participation by Andreessen Horowitz, Flourish, Gradient, NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s corporate venture arm, and Y Combinator. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Spade on the transaction.
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3.03.26
Reporting Season Alert: Five Key Considerations for Proxy Season
With the 2026 proxy season upon us, companies are finalizing annual meeting materials against a backdrop of shifting investor priorities, evolving engagement dynamics, and regulatory uncertainty. This alert highlights governance, disclosure, and engagement considerations for companies preparing for their 2026 annual meetings.1 Below are five key considerations as you finalize preparations.
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2.19.26
Firm Advises Ekso Bionics on Contribution and Exchange Agreement with Applied Digital
On February 15, 2026, Applied Digital entered into a Contribution and Exchange Agreement to combine its cloud subsidiary, Applied Digital Cloud Corporation, with Ekso Bionics. At closing, Ekso will operate as the parent of the combined company and will change its name to ChronoScale Company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Ekso on the transaction.
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12.17.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Udemy on Combination with Coursera
On December 17, 2025, Udemy, Inc., an AI-powered skills acceleration platform that combines on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, and Coursera, Inc., an AI-powered online learning platform, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. Based on the closing prices of Coursera and Udemy common stock on December 16, 2025, the implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $2.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals, approval by Coursera and Udemy shareholders, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
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12.15.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Quantum Computing on $110 Million Acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor
On December 15, 2025, Quantum Computing (QCi), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Luminar Semiconductor (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million, subject to customary adjustments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising QCi on the transaction
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12.05.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Chronosphere on $3.35 Billion Acquisition by Palo Alto Networks
On November 19, 2025, global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chronosphere, a next-generation observability platform built to scale for the AI era, for total consideration of $3.35 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Chronosphere on the transaction.
The combination of Chronosphere and Palo Alto Networks’ AgentiX platform will deliver real-time, agentic remediation for the world’s leading AI-native companies and strengthen Palo Alto Networks' ability to help organizations navigate a world where modern applications and AI workloads demand a unified data and security foundation. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ second half of fiscal year 2026.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Chronosphere on the acquisition was led by Damien Weiss, Todd Cleary, Jack Hamilton, and Rob Broderick, and also included:
The combination of Chronosphere and Palo Alto Networks’ AgentiX platform will deliver real-time, agentic remediation for the world’s leading AI-native companies and strengthen Palo Alto Networks' ability to help organizations navigate a world where modern applications and AI workloads demand a unified data and security foundation. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ second half of fiscal year 2026.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Chronosphere on the acquisition was led by Damien Weiss, Todd Cleary, Jack Hamilton, and Rob Broderick, and also included:
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12.03.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Serent Capital on Recapitalization and Exit from Axiom Medical
On December 3, 2025, Serent Capital, a growth-focused private equity firm, announced the successful recapitalization of Axiom Medical, a leading provider of technology-enabled workplace injury management and employee health solutions. After a seven-year partnership with Serent Capital, Axiom Medical has received a strategic growth investment from NMS Capital to support its next phase of expansion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Serent Capital on the transaction.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Serent Capital on the transaction included:
M&A
Rob Ishii
Catherine Riley Tzipori
David Adler
Elia Perez Villamarin
Yifeng Li
Eric Conner
Tax
Jonathan Zhu
Derek Wallace
Han Shen
Antitrust and Competition
Ben Labow
Kimberley Biagioli
Julio Albornoz
Technology Transactions
Barath Chari
Morgan Kasenchak
Brittany Von Rueden
Stephanie Stark
Employee Benefits and Compensation
Sriram Krishnamurthy
Matthew Norgard
Madeleine Boshart
Jason Chan
Laura Yun
Employment
Nedim Novakovic
Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Matt Staples
Daniel Chen
Chany Kim
Regulatory
Jodi Daniel
Andrea Linna
Nawa Lodin
For more information, please see Serent’s news release.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Serent Capital on the transaction included:
M&A
Rob Ishii
Catherine Riley Tzipori
David Adler
Elia Perez Villamarin
Yifeng Li
Eric Conner
Tax
Jonathan Zhu
Derek Wallace
Han Shen
Antitrust and Competition
Ben Labow
Kimberley Biagioli
Julio Albornoz
Technology Transactions
Barath Chari
Morgan Kasenchak
Brittany Von Rueden
Stephanie Stark
Employee Benefits and Compensation
Sriram Krishnamurthy
Matthew Norgard
Madeleine Boshart
Jason Chan
Laura Yun
Employment
Nedim Novakovic
Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Matt Staples
Daniel Chen
Chany Kim
Regulatory
Jodi Daniel
Andrea Linna
Nawa Lodin
For more information, please see Serent’s news release.