Corporate
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A Leader in Venture Financings
Wilson Sonsini is ranked as the No. 1 law firm in the U.S. and globally based on the number of company-side venture financing rounds raised for clients in 2025. (Source: LSEG Global Legal Private Equity and Venture Capital Review, Full Year 2025)
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Ranked Among the Top Capital Markets Advisors to Companies and Underwriters
We are consistently ranked by Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and CapitalIQ as a leading advisor to companies and underwriters based on the number of completed IPOs and equity and equity-linked offerings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has represented some of the world’s most iconic companies in such transactions, including Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Lyft.
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Advise on Hundreds of M&A Deals Annually
In 2025, Wilson Sonsini advised on more than 150 announced and/or completed M&A deals with an aggregate disclosed value of $100 billion.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations. The firm's attorneys collaborate across a comprehensive range of practice areas and industry groups to help the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of our clients address their most pressing challenges and pursue their most promising opportunities.
Wilson Sonsini is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Our services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, employee benefits, and other corporate transactional areas.
Our clients are companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, and software sectors.
Overview
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations. The firm's attorneys collaborate across a comprehensive range of practice areas and industry groups to help the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of our clients address their most pressing challenges and pursue their most promising opportunities.
Wilson Sonsini is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Our services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, employee benefits, and other corporate transactional areas.
Our clients are companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, and software sectors.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Checkr on Acquisition of Truv
On August 18, 2026, Checkr, an AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions, announced the acquisition of Truv, a consumer-permissioned income, employment, and asset verification company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Checkr on the transaction.
Blog Posts
SEC Announces 37% Decrease in Registration Fee Rates Effective October 1, 2026
On August 21, 2026, the SEC announced a decrease in the fees that public companies and other issuers will be required to pay to register their securities, from $138.10 per million dollars to $87.00 per million dollars, a 37 percent decrease. This new fee rate will be effective October 1, 2026, and is applicable to the registration of securities under Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the repurchase of securities under Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and proxy solicitations and specified tender offers under Section 14(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Highspot on Merger with Seismic
On August 18, 2026, Seismic, an AI-powered sales and revenue enablement platform, announced the completion of its merger with Highspot. Following a second request review, the merger obtained U.S. antitrust clearance, which allowed the transaction to close without any action by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The combined company will operate under the Seismic name and be led by Seismic Chief Executive Officer Rob Tarkoff. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Highspot on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises InduPro on $77 Million Series B Financing
On August 12, 2026, InduPro, Inc., a biotechnology company defining membrane protein spatial relationships to create novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced the closing of a $77 million Series B financing led by The Column Group, with participation from Vida Ventures, MRL Ventures Fund, Emerson Collective (advised by Yosemite), Euclidean Capital, Solasta Ventures, Sanofi, and Eli Lilly and Company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised InduPro on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Firm Advises Gravis Robotics on $200 Million Series A
On August 17, 2026, Gravis Robotics, a company retrofitting construction machines with autonomous technology, announced their Series A financing, with SoftBank investing $200 million in the company. The funding is the largest Series A in construction robotics history and will be used to scale autonomous machinery, bringing physical artificial intelligence (AI) directly to construction sites and embedding autonomous systems into heavy machinery fleets. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Gravis on the transaction.
News Articles
Lester Ang Named Among Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”
On August 14, 2026, Silicon Valley Business Journal named Wilson Sonsini corporate partner Lester Ang to its 2026 class of “40 Under 40” honorees, which showcases a new generation of leaders helping shape the region’s future through innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and business excellence.
Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Checkr on Acquisition of Truv
On August 18, 2026, Checkr, an AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions, announced the acquisition of Truv, a consumer-permissioned income, employment, and asset verification company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Checkr on the transaction.
Blog Posts
SEC Announces 37% Decrease in Registration Fee Rates Effective October 1, 2026
On August 21, 2026, the SEC announced a decrease in the fees that public companies and other issuers will be required to pay to register their securities, from $138.10 per million dollars to $87.00 per million dollars, a 37 percent decrease. This new fee rate will be effective October 1, 2026, and is applicable to the registration of securities under Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the repurchase of securities under Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and proxy solicitations and specified tender offers under Section 14(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Highspot on Merger with Seismic
On August 18, 2026, Seismic, an AI-powered sales and revenue enablement platform, announced the completion of its merger with Highspot. Following a second request review, the merger obtained U.S. antitrust clearance, which allowed the transaction to close without any action by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The combined company will operate under the Seismic name and be led by Seismic Chief Executive Officer Rob Tarkoff. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Highspot on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises InduPro on $77 Million Series B Financing
On August 12, 2026, InduPro, Inc., a biotechnology company defining membrane protein spatial relationships to create novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced the closing of a $77 million Series B financing led by The Column Group, with participation from Vida Ventures, MRL Ventures Fund, Emerson Collective (advised by Yosemite), Euclidean Capital, Solasta Ventures, Sanofi, and Eli Lilly and Company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised InduPro on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Firm Advises Gravis Robotics on $200 Million Series A
On August 17, 2026, Gravis Robotics, a company retrofitting construction machines with autonomous technology, announced their Series A financing, with SoftBank investing $200 million in the company. The funding is the largest Series A in construction robotics history and will be used to scale autonomous machinery, bringing physical artificial intelligence (AI) directly to construction sites and embedding autonomous systems into heavy machinery fleets. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Gravis on the transaction.
News Articles
Lester Ang Named Among Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”
On August 14, 2026, Silicon Valley Business Journal named Wilson Sonsini corporate partner Lester Ang to its 2026 class of “40 Under 40” honorees, which showcases a new generation of leaders helping shape the region’s future through innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and business excellence.
Speaking Engagements
PLI's Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2026
Practising Law Institute (PLI) features specialized sessions on tax strategies for financially troubled businesses within its premier annual conference series on Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings. These programs focus on navigating net operating losses (NOLs), debt restructurings, and corporate distress under complex federal tax rules.
Affiliated Programs
The 42nd Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute, a two-day conference held every November. The 42nd Annual Institute offers a deep dive into key tax topics relevant to high tech companies. This in-person event is designed for tax pros from corporate tax departments, CPA and law firms, the IRS, and state tax agencies who deal with high tech businesses. This year's topics include recent guidance and strategies related to significant technology M&A transactions and best M&A tax practices. Wilson Sonsini partner Myra Sutanto Shen will speak on the latest in M&A technology strategies, data centers, and more.
WSGR Events
Wilson Sonsini Biotech Summit 2026
We invite you to join us for Wilson Sonsini's Third Annual Biotech Summit. This dynamic, high-profile event will convene leaders from across the biotech industry, including prominent investors, CEOs, founders, key decision makers, and researchers.
Affiliated Programs
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2026
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Affiliated Programs
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Events
Speaking Engagements
PLI's Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2026
Practising Law Institute (PLI) features specialized sessions on tax strategies for financially troubled businesses within its premier annual conference series on Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings. These programs focus on navigating net operating losses (NOLs), debt restructurings, and corporate distress under complex federal tax rules.
Affiliated Programs
The 42nd Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute, a two-day conference held every November. The 42nd Annual Institute offers a deep dive into key tax topics relevant to high tech companies. This in-person event is designed for tax pros from corporate tax departments, CPA and law firms, the IRS, and state tax agencies who deal with high tech businesses. This year's topics include recent guidance and strategies related to significant technology M&A transactions and best M&A tax practices. Wilson Sonsini partner Myra Sutanto Shen will speak on the latest in M&A technology strategies, data centers, and more.
WSGR Events
Wilson Sonsini Biotech Summit 2026
We invite you to join us for Wilson Sonsini's Third Annual Biotech Summit. This dynamic, high-profile event will convene leaders from across the biotech industry, including prominent investors, CEOs, founders, key decision makers, and researchers.
Affiliated Programs
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2026
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Affiliated Programs
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Lester Ang
Partner
Lester Ang is a corporate and securities partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini, where he works with private and public technology and life sciences companies through all stages of their growth, as well as with venture capital firms and private equity firms.
Brian Appel
Partner
Brian Appel is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices corporate and securities law. He advises companies on general corporate matters, including formation and operation, corporate governance, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities-related matters. He has assisted early-stage companies in numerous capital-raising transactions, including venture capital financings.
Mark Bass
Partner
Mark Bass is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he works with public and private technology companies at all stages of growth. He also represents venture capital funds, private equity firms, and investment banks in financings and public offerings.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Ashmi Bhagani
Partner
Ashmi Bhagani is a partner in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she has a diverse transatlantic corporate and securities practice focused on the technology and life sciences sectors.
Richard C. Blake
Partner
Richard has a comprehensive corporate law background, with extensive experience in public offerings.
Lance E. Brady
Partner
Lance Brady is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Palo Alto office, where his practice focuses on representing public and private life sciences and technology companies through all stages of their growth. Lance advises his clients on a broad variety of transactions and corporate matters, including initial formation and organization, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, spin-outs, corporate governance, SEC compliance and public company reporting requirements. He also has extensive experience representing venture capital and other institutional investors in financing transactions.
Jason Breen
Partner
Jason Breen is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents public and private companies at all stages of growth in M&A transactions, primarily working with clients in the life sciences and technology industries. Jason also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity funds and focuses on other strategic transactions, including divestitures, joint ventures, and financings.
Tamara Brightwell
Partner
Tamara Brightwell is a corporate partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she counsels public company clients on a wide range of regulatory matters and provides securities law advice on complex capital markets transactions.
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Lester Ang
Partner
Lester Ang is a corporate and securities partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini, where he works with private and public technology and life sciences companies through all stages of their growth, as well as with venture capital firms and private equity firms.
Brian Appel
Partner
Brian Appel is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices corporate and securities law. He advises companies on general corporate matters, including formation and operation, corporate governance, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities-related matters. He has assisted early-stage companies in numerous capital-raising transactions, including venture capital financings.
Mark Bass
Partner
Mark Bass is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he works with public and private technology companies at all stages of growth. He also represents venture capital funds, private equity firms, and investment banks in financings and public offerings.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Ashmi Bhagani
Partner
Ashmi Bhagani is a partner in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she has a diverse transatlantic corporate and securities practice focused on the technology and life sciences sectors.
Richard C. Blake
Partner
Richard has a comprehensive corporate law background, with extensive experience in public offerings.
Lance E. Brady
Partner
Lance Brady is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Palo Alto office, where his practice focuses on representing public and private life sciences and technology companies through all stages of their growth. Lance advises his clients on a broad variety of transactions and corporate matters, including initial formation and organization, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, spin-outs, corporate governance, SEC compliance and public company reporting requirements. He also has extensive experience representing venture capital and other institutional investors in financing transactions.
Jason Breen
Partner
Jason Breen is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents public and private companies at all stages of growth in M&A transactions, primarily working with clients in the life sciences and technology industries. Jason also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity funds and focuses on other strategic transactions, including divestitures, joint ventures, and financings.
Tamara Brightwell
Partner
Tamara Brightwell is a corporate partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she counsels public company clients on a wide range of regulatory matters and provides securities law advice on complex capital markets transactions.
Related Practices
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Life Sciences
- Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
- Employee Benefits and Compensation
- Energy and Climate Solutions
- Finance and Structured Finance
- Fund Formation
- Greater China
- Life Sciences Business Advisory Practice
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Public Company Representation
- Real Estate
- Restructuring
- Shareholder Engagement and Activism
- Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
- Tax
- U.S. Expansion
Recent Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Checkr on Acquisition of Truv
On August 18, 2026, Checkr, an AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions, announced the acquisition of Truv, a consumer-permissioned income, employment, and asset verification company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Checkr on the transaction.
Learn More
Blog Posts
SEC Announces 37% Decrease in Registration Fee Rates Effective October 1, 2026
On August 21, 2026, the SEC announced a decrease in the fees that public companies and other issuers will be required to pay to register their securities, from $138.10 per million dollars to $87.00 per million dollars, a 37 percent decrease. This new fee rate will be effective October 1, 2026, and is applicable to the registration of securities under Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the repurchase of securities under Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and proxy solicitations and specified tender offers under Section 14(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Learn More
Recent Events
Speaking Engagements
PLI's Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2026
Practising Law Institute (PLI) features specialized sessions on tax strategies for financially troubled businesses within its premier annual conference series on Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings. These programs focus on navigating net operating losses (NOLs), debt restructurings, and corporate distress under complex federal tax rules.
Learn More
Affiliated Programs
The 42nd Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute, a two-day conference held every November. The 42nd Annual Institute offers a deep dive into key tax topics relevant to high tech companies. This in-person event is designed for tax pros from corporate tax departments, CPA and law firms, the IRS, and state tax agencies who deal with high tech businesses. This year's topics include recent guidance and strategies related to significant technology M&A transactions and best M&A tax practices. Wilson Sonsini partner Myra Sutanto Shen will speak on the latest in M&A technology strategies, data centers, and more.
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Newsletters
2024 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is pleased to present the 2024 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report, analyzing 124 private investments in public equity (PIPEs) and registered direct offerings (RDOs) by U.S.-based tech and life science companies between January 1 and June 30, 2024.
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