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11.20.25
Khalil Nobles Named 2025 Lawyers Alliance Cornerstone Awardee
On November 12, 2025, Lawyers Alliance for New York named Wilson Sonsini’s Khalil Nobles among its five 2025 Cornerstone Awardees. The honorees were selected from more than 2,200 business and transactional lawyers who volunteered through Lawyers Alliance during the past year. Khalil is a prolific Lawyers Alliance volunteer who took on 13 matters for 12 clients during the last six years, working with nonprofits on trademarks, copyrights, music licensing and clearance, waivers and release forms, and an asset transfer agreement.
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11.05.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Chilldyne on Acquisition by Daikin Applied
On November 4, 2025, Daikin Applied Americas Inc., the world’s number one air conditioning company, closed its acquisition of Chilldyne, Inc., an experienced leader in negative pressure liquid cooling systems for high-performance and AI data centers. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Chilldyne on the transaction.
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10.07.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Viaduct on Acquisition by Sumitomo Rubber Industries
On October 1, 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), one of the world’s largest tire companies and a global leader in mobility innovation, closed its acquisition of Viaduct, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Viaduct on the transaction.
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7.30.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises SixFifty on Acquisition by Leading Human Capital Management Company
SixFifty, a legal technology company that automates employment law compliance for HR and legal teams, recently announced its successful acquisition by a leading human capital management company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SixFifty on the transaction.
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3.25.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Napster on $207 Million Acquisition by Infinite Reality
On March 25, 2025, Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through extended reality, artificial intelligence, and other immersive technologies, announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the iconic online music brand Napster for $207 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Napster on the transaction.
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2.12.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Yext on Acquisition of Places Scout
On February 10, 2025, Yext, Inc., a leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, announced its acquisition of Places Scout, an industry-leading local SEO and location intelligence platform. Places Scout delivers real-time, location-based insights to assess performance, track competitors, and optimize visibility across every major search channel. The acquisition strengthens Yext's ability to provide best-in-class competitive intelligence, benchmarking, and AI-powered insights. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Yext on the transaction.
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2.04.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Bear Robotics on Majority Stake Acquisition by LG Electronics
On January 24, 2025, LG Electronics (LG) announced it has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based start-up specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Bear Robotics on the transaction.
LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics, following an initial investment of $60 million in March 2024. Upon completion of the call option exercise, LG will hold a controlling 51 percent stake in Bear Robotics, effectively incorporating it as a subsidiary. As part of the strategic move, LG’s commercial robot business, primarily centered around “LG CLOi Robots,” will be integrated with Bear Robotics. The key management team of Bear Robotics will remain in place to ensure stable business continuity and will continue to focus on creating synergies in LG’s commercial robot business. The transaction is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including regulatory filings.
LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics, following an initial investment of $60 million in March 2024. Upon completion of the call option exercise, LG will hold a controlling 51 percent stake in Bear Robotics, effectively incorporating it as a subsidiary. As part of the strategic move, LG’s commercial robot business, primarily centered around “LG CLOi Robots,” will be integrated with Bear Robotics. The key management team of Bear Robotics will remain in place to ensure stable business continuity and will continue to focus on creating synergies in LG’s commercial robot business. The transaction is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including regulatory filings.
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1.22.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Divvy Homes on Sale of Portfolio and Platform to Brookfield
On January 22, 2025, Divvy Homes, a market leader in the proptech industry, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby a Brookfield private real estate fund will acquire Divvy Homes’ property portfolio and platform for a total consideration of approximately $1 billion. Maymont Homes, Brookfield’s single-family home rental business, will manage the portfolio on an ongoing basis. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Divvy Homes on the transaction.
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1.08.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Transcarent on Acquisition of Accolade and Preferred Stock Financing Led by General Catalyst
On January 8, 2025, Transcarent, the “One Place for Health and Care,” and Accolade, a leader in health advocacy, expert medical opinions, and primary care, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Transcarent will acquire Accolade for $7.03 per share in cash, which represents a total equity value of approximately $621 million. Transcarent will finance the transaction through a fully committed equity financing led by General Catalyst and Glen Tullman’s 62 Ventures. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Transcarent on both the acquisition and the financing.
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6.27.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Infinera on Acquisition by Nokia
On June 27, 2024, Nokia and Infinera, a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors, announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera in a transaction valuing the company at $6.65 per share or an enterprise value of US$2.3 billion. At least 70 percent of the consideration will be paid in cash and Infinera’s shareholders can elect to receive up to 30 percent of the aggregate consideration in the form of Nokia ADSs. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Infinera on the transaction.
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5.23.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises SkyHive on Acquisition by Cornerstone
On May 22, 2024, Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in Workforce Agility solutions, announced the acquisition of workforce skills intelligence capabilities and a team of highly specialized domain experts from SkyHive Technologies Holdings Inc. SkyHive's AI-powered skills intelligence platform and services help customers build skills-based organizations, providing visibility into the capabilities of employees and enabling organizations in their transformation efforts. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented SkyHive Technologies Holdings in the transaction.
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5.02.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Aledade in Acquisition of Medical Advantage
On May 1, 2024, Aledade, the nation’s largest and most successful network of physician-led value-based care, announced that it has acquired Michigan-based Medical Advantage, which since 2014 has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Doctors Company, the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Wilson Sonsini advised Aledade on the transaction.
The partnership bolsters Aledade’s status as the nation’s preeminent primary care Accountable Care Organization (ACO) network and a recognized leader in value-based care. It also expands Michigan physician partnerships with Aledade from 35 to approximately 700. Aledade also will sustain Medical Advantage’s status as a physician organization able to participate in value-based care arrangements with both public and private payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Aledade on the transaction includes:
Corporate/M&A
Steve Bernard
Mike Russell
Andrew Lombardo
Ava Munson
Zachary Williams
Cindy West
The partnership bolsters Aledade’s status as the nation’s preeminent primary care Accountable Care Organization (ACO) network and a recognized leader in value-based care. It also expands Michigan physician partnerships with Aledade from 35 to approximately 700. Aledade also will sustain Medical Advantage’s status as a physician organization able to participate in value-based care arrangements with both public and private payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Aledade on the transaction includes:
Corporate/M&A
Steve Bernard
Mike Russell
Andrew Lombardo
Ava Munson
Zachary Williams
Cindy West