Advising blue chip companies and corporate public companies, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assists clients with public reporting and compliance, shareholder engagement and activism, state law advice, ESG issues and corporate governance. The team focuses on advising companies looking to go public on corporate governance issues arising from IPOs. Team lead Albert Vanderlaan mainly advises life sciences and technology clients on corporate governance and securities law compliance. He sits in Boston, while in San Francisco, Bill Hughes advises public and late state private companies on IPOs and corporate governance. J.T. Ho left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Technical expertise, extremely responsive, provides practical, and business-focused solutions.’
‘Albert Vanderlaan and Nicole Walsh provide amazing customer service and the highest level of professional services. They and their teams are incredibly responsive and act as business partners to our business.’
Key clients
- Kineta Inc.
- Local Bounti Corporation
- Oklo Inc.
- Serve Robotics Inc.
- Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Oklo, Inc. on public company reporting, corporate governance and governance issues relating to transactional matters.
Advised Serve Robotics Inc. on public company reporting, corporate governance and complex governance issues relating to transactional and litigation matters.
Advised Local Bounti Corporation on public company reporting, corporate governance and complex governance issues relating to transactional and debt financing matters.
Practice head
Albert Vanderlaan
Other key lawyers
Nicole Walsh