Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP specializes in M&A, joint ventures, cybersecurity, and IP risk assessments. Led by Menachem Kaplan , the team advises major clients like Aston Martin, eBay, Uber, ServiceNow, and Google, handling high-profile deals and driving growth. Kaplan has built a stellar reputation, advising Zuora on its $1.7bn acquisition by Silver Lake. He works closely with Denny Kwon, who joined in April 2024 and is based in Silicon Valley. Also in Silicon Valley, Marissa Yu advises on complex data, cybersecurity, and IP matters, including major deals involving IP, licensing, and acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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‘My main contact at Freshfields is Mena Kaplan. Mena and his team are incredibly responsive, have great industry depth, and are a pleasure to work with.’
‘See above regarding Mena Kaplan. I also greatly enjoy working with Marissa Yu and Danny Spencer.’
‘Freshfields is more than a law firm. The Freshfields team was part of our project team with active engagement and wide expertise across the industry. ’
‘Mena Kaplan is a highly professional, approachable and very passionate IP lawyer accompanied by the best team including Daniel Spencer. They were reliable and very competitive. ’
‘The ability of the partners to understand their client's needs and interests and deliver advice which helps clients' get to where they want to be, without compromises. ’
‘Mena Kaplan is a terrific IP transactions lawyer. Besides being knowledgeable and well-informed, he's very good at understanding his client's needs and coming up with solutions, and is always available when needed.’
Key clients
- Aristocrat Leisure
- Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc
- Axel Springer
- eBay
- JD Sports Fashion plc
- Johnson & Johnson
- Plenty Unlimited Inc.
- PowerCo SE
- ServiceNow
Work highlights
- Advised Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) on the IP and data aspects of its $13.1 billion acquisition of Shockwave Medical, a leading, first-to-market provider of innovative intravascular lithotripsy technology.
- Represented Aristocrat Leisure on the IP and data aspects of its $1.2 billion acquisition of Nasdaq-listed Neogames, a content and technology solutions provider for the online gambling-based gaming industry.
- Represented Uber Technologies Inc. on the IP and data aspects of its $950 million share acquisition of Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan (foodpanda Taiwan) alongside a separate $300 million acquisition of newly issued ordinary shares of Delivery Hero.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Menachem Kaplan
Other key lawyers
Marissa Yu; Denny Kwon; Danny Spencer