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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings

Private equity > Venture capital Tier 2

The team at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP around practice head and transaction expert Sven Greulich is regularly instructed by investors, start-ups and technology companies across the entire value chain of VC matters, such as early financing rounds and US flips as well as other financing instruments, cooperation agreements and exits, including IPOs. He is supported in this by senior associate Michael Gläsner, who joined the team from Raue in April 2023; he advises start-ups and investors on financing rounds and also covers various corporate law issues. Thomas Schmid (VC, PE, M&A, capital markets and corporate law) moved to SNP Schlawien Partnerschaft MBB in January 2023.

Dispute resolution > Arbitration (including international arbitration) Tier 3

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has extensive expertise in DIS and ICC arbitrations, which it primarily demonstrates in disputes in the energy, infrastructure and plant engineering sectors, as well as in post-M&A, commercial and investment protection disputes. The team acts for both states and companies and is led by Siegfried Elsing, who is experienced in party representation but also enjoys an excellent reputation as an arbitrator. Nicholas Kessler also acts as an arbitrator and further represents clients in supply, construction law and post-M&A disputes, while Karsten Faulhaber primarily demonstrates arbitration expertise in representing companies and states.

Information technology > Data protection Tier 3

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's team primarily advises technology companies on data protection compliance, the prevention of and response to cyber security breaches as well as licensing issues. Cross-border matters are also covered thanks to the international network. Practice head Christian Schröder is experienced in clients' representation before courts and EU authorities.

Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 4

Private equity > Transactions Tier 4

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP supports national and international private equity houses, companies and fund managers in national and cross-border transactions in the mid-cap segment. The group is led by Christoph Brenner, who advises on takeovers, management-buy-outs and growth financing, and Oliver Duys, who specialises in corporate and real estate portfolio transactions as well as joint ventures. The team was strengthened with the addition of Damien Simonot (M&A transactions) from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in July 2022 and Werner Brickwedde (focus on the energy sector) from Eversheds Sutherland in April 2023.

Corporate and M&A > M&A Tier 5

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's global practice maintains strong relationships with international clients, primarily from the US, Europe and China, advising them on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The practice particularly focuses on advising the technology sector, from start-ups to listed companies. Real estate transaction lawyer Oliver Duys and Christoph Brenner, who assists private equity investors with M&A, have jointly led the practice since former practice head Thomas Schmid joined SNP Schlawien Partnerschaft MBB in July 2023. Key contacts also include Sven Greulich, who is experienced in technology transactions, and Werner Brickwedde, who assists with cross-border deals in the energy sector and joined from Eversheds Sutherland in April 2023.