Mark P. Holloway

Mark P. Holloway

Partner

Mark Holloway is a partner working out of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Washington, D.C., office, where he counsels public and private technology and life sciences companies through all stages of growth. Mark is a part of the firm's mergers and acquisitions practice, and he focuses on strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carveouts, joint ventures, and minority investments. He also counsels companies on corporate and securities law and securities exchange rules.

Mark was an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University School of Law from 2012 to 2017, where he taught a seminar on negotiation.

Prior to joining the firm, Mark was an associate in the New York office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Experience

Mark was an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University School of Law from 2012 to 2017, where he taught a seminar on negotiation.

Prior to joining the firm, Mark was an associate in the New York office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Education

J.D., Harvard Law School
A.B., Government, Georgetown University

Honors

Named to the 2017 and 2018 editions of the “Rising Stars” list published by Washington DC Super Lawyers

Admissions

Bar of the District of Columbia
State Bar of New York

Credentials

Education

J.D., Harvard Law School
A.B., Government, Georgetown University

Honors

Named to the 2017 and 2018 editions of the “Rising Stars” list published by Washington DC Super Lawyers

Admissions

Bar of the District of Columbia
State Bar of New York

Select Representations

Serial acquisition and minority investment programs for public and private companies, including Danaher Corporation, FLIR Systems, InterDigital, Gartner, Nuance Communications, Sustainable Development Capital (SEEIT), United Therapeutics, and Waymo
Sale and de-SPAC transactions for U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including Babylon Health, Careem, Current Health, Ease, Emarsys, FuboTV, Kerecis, Peakon, The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited, TVSquared, and WaveOptics

Matters

Select Representations

Serial acquisition and minority investment programs for public and private companies, including Danaher Corporation, FLIR Systems, InterDigital, Gartner, Nuance Communications, Sustainable Development Capital (SEEIT), United Therapeutics, and Waymo
Sale and de-SPAC transactions for U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including Babylon Health, Careem, Current Health, Ease, Emarsys, FuboTV, Kerecis, Peakon, The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited, TVSquared, and WaveOptics

Select Publications

Co-author, "More Than a Number: The Factors in a Successful M&A Deal & How To Make Them Work," The VC Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions, Notion, March 2022

Select Speaking Engagements

Panelist, “War Stories and Lessons Learned,” The L Suite 2026 Deputy GC M&A Forum, February 4, 2026
Speaker, "Fall M&A Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions - Growth Through Acquisition: Buy Side Overview and Insights Panel," Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, September 27, 2023
Speaker, "Strategic Alternatives for Life Sciences Companies in US and Europe," Life Sciences VC GC & CCO Annual Conference, June 15, 2023
Speaker, "M&A Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions - M&A Strategy for Early to Mid-Stage Entrepreneurs," Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, October 19, 2022

Insights

Select Publications

Co-author, "More Than a Number: The Factors in a Successful M&A Deal & How To Make Them Work," The VC Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions, Notion, March 2022

Select Speaking Engagements

Panelist, “War Stories and Lessons Learned,” The L Suite 2026 Deputy GC M&A Forum, February 4, 2026
Speaker, "Fall M&A Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions - Growth Through Acquisition: Buy Side Overview and Insights Panel," Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, September 27, 2023
Speaker, "Strategic Alternatives for Life Sciences Companies in US and Europe," Life Sciences VC GC & CCO Annual Conference, June 15, 2023
Speaker, "M&A Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions - M&A Strategy for Early to Mid-Stage Entrepreneurs," Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, October 19, 2022

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

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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Client Highlights

On May 13, 2026, Insider One, a leading agentic customer engagement platform, announced its acquisition of Bluecore, a leading retail marketing technology platform serving more than 400 U.S. enterprise brands. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Insider One on the transaction.

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Recent Events

Affiliated Programs

On June 16, Wilson Sonsini and The L Suite will co-host a webinar, “Inside the Deal: How GCs and Their Teams Actually Run M&A.” The virtual panel will explore how general counsel and their deputies operate during live transactions.

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Affiliated Programs

Wilson Sonsini is thrilled to support The L Suite’s 2026 Deputy GC M&A Forum, an exclusive program for senior in-house leaders at public or large private companies. Attendees will learn from peers and industry leaders who will share actionable insights and effective tactics for building internal alignment around M&A, managing stakeholder expectations, and more.

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