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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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11.13.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Circle in Connection with Launch of Circle StableFX
On November 13, 2025, Circle Technology Services, LLC, a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, announced the launch of Circle StableFX, an institutional-grade engine for onchain stablecoin foreign exchange (FX), built on Arc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Circle on the launch, led by Fintech and Financial Services partner Jess Cheng.
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10.02.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Kodiak AI on Completed Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II
On September 29, 2025, Kodiak AI, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The business combination was approved by AACT shareholders on September 23, 2025. In connection with the closing, AACT was renamed Kodiak AI. Kodiak AI’s common stock and public warrants began trading on Nasdaq on September 25, 2025, under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW,” respectively. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Kodiak AI on the transaction.
White Papers/Briefs
9.23.25
Intellectual Property Essentials for Climate Technology Developers: Balancing Protection and Partnership
This white paper, authored by Shivang Patel and Manja Sachet, with contributions from Madeline Hess, Ben Hoch, Max Learner, Bob O’Connor, Jason Slagle, and Scott Zimmermann from Wilson Sonsini, CREO and Spring Lane, provides a primer for climate technology developers on managing and protecting intellectual property (IP) rights as they transition from R&D to commercial deployment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control over their technology while collaborating with strategic partners.
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6.30.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Clio on $1 Billion Acquisition of vLex
On June 30, 2025, Clio, the world's leading provider of legal technology, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence that combines cutting-edge AI with the world's most comprehensive global legal research platform. The transaction is valued at $1 billion and will be paid in a combination of cash and stock. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Clio on the transaction.
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5.15.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Circle on Payments Network Launch
On April 21, 2025, Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, announced Circle Payments Network (CPN) to connect financial institutions—banks, neo-banks, payment service providers, virtual asset service providers, and digital wallets—and enable real-time settlement of cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Circle.
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5.06.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Weave Communications on its Acquisition of TrueLark
On May 6, 2025, Weave, a Lehi, UT-based provider of a customer experience and payments software platform, announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TrueLark, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of an AI-powered receptionist and front-desk automation platform. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Weave on the transaction.
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12.05.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Anthropic in Connection with Collaboration with Amazon
On November 22, 2024, Anthropic announced an expansion of their previously announced collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), deepening their partnership to develop and deploy advanced AI systems. This expanded partnership includes a new $4 billion investment from Amazon and establishes AWS as their primary cloud and training partner. This will bring Amazon's total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion, while maintaining their position as a minority investor. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Anthropic in the commercial aspects of the transaction.
Together with AWS, Anthropic is laying the technological foundation—from silicon to software—that will power the next generation of AI research and development. By combining Anthropic’s expertise in frontier AI systems with AWS’s world-class infrastructure, the partnership is building a secure, enterprise-ready platform that gives organizations of all sizes access to the forefront of AI technology.
The Wilson Sonsini team was led by technology transactions attorneys Scott McKinney, Barath Chari, Shivang Patel, Stefan Geirhofer, and Brittany Von Rueden.
For more information, please see Anthropic’s press release.
Together with AWS, Anthropic is laying the technological foundation—from silicon to software—that will power the next generation of AI research and development. By combining Anthropic’s expertise in frontier AI systems with AWS’s world-class infrastructure, the partnership is building a secure, enterprise-ready platform that gives organizations of all sizes access to the forefront of AI technology.
The Wilson Sonsini team was led by technology transactions attorneys Scott McKinney, Barath Chari, Shivang Patel, Stefan Geirhofer, and Brittany Von Rueden.
For more information, please see Anthropic’s press release.
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7.30.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises etherWhere on $16.3 Million Series B Extension for Innovative Location Services Technology
On July 25, 2024, etherWhere Corporation, a leader in low-power Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, announced the closing of a $16.3 million Series B extension. The round was led by Cambium Capital, Walden International, and a strategic U.S.-based investor. The new funds will be used to develop the next generation of low-power products and expand engineering talent and customer support.
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4.24.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises HashiCorp on $6.4 Billion Acquisition by IBM
On April 24, 2024, IBM and HashiCorp Inc., a leading multi-cloud infrastructure automation company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire HashiCorp for $35 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $6.4 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising HashiCorp on the transaction.
HashiCorp's suite of products provides enterprises with extensive Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management capabilities to enable organizations to automate their hybrid and multi-cloud environments. IBM’s acquisition continues its deep focus and investment in hybrid cloud and AI, the two most transformational technologies for clients today.
HashiCorp boasts a roster of more than 4,400 clients, including Bloomberg, Comcast, Deutsche Bank, GitHub, J.P Morgan Chase, Starbucks, and Vodafone. HashiCorp's offerings have widescale adoption in the developer community and are used by 85 percent of the Fortune 500. Their community products across infrastructure and security were downloaded more than 500 million times in HashiCorp's FY2024.
The boards of directors of IBM and HashiCorp have both approved the transaction, which is subject to approval by HashiCorp shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising HashiCorp on the acquisition includes:
HashiCorp's suite of products provides enterprises with extensive Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management capabilities to enable organizations to automate their hybrid and multi-cloud environments. IBM’s acquisition continues its deep focus and investment in hybrid cloud and AI, the two most transformational technologies for clients today.
HashiCorp boasts a roster of more than 4,400 clients, including Bloomberg, Comcast, Deutsche Bank, GitHub, J.P Morgan Chase, Starbucks, and Vodafone. HashiCorp's offerings have widescale adoption in the developer community and are used by 85 percent of the Fortune 500. Their community products across infrastructure and security were downloaded more than 500 million times in HashiCorp's FY2024.
The boards of directors of IBM and HashiCorp have both approved the transaction, which is subject to approval by HashiCorp shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising HashiCorp on the acquisition includes:
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3.21.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises LENZ Therapeutics on Completed Merger with Graphite Bio
On March 21, 2024, LENZ Therapeutics, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop that has been shown to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Graphite Bio, Inc. The new combined company will operate under the name LENZ Therapeutics, Inc. and will commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “LENZ” on March 22, 2024. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised LENZ Therapeutics on the transaction.
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11.15.23
Wilson Sonsini Represents LENZ Therapeutics in Merger with Graphite Bio
On November 15, 2023, LENZ Therapeutics, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies to improve vision, and Graphite Bio, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. The lead programs of the combined company will address presbyopia, the inevitable loss of near vision that impacts the daily lives of nearly all people over the age of 45. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “LENZ.” Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is representing LENZ Therapeutics in the transaction.