Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Counsel for Technology and Life Sciences Companies
Since 1972, Fenwick & West has been a leader in providing specialized legal services to technology and life sciences companies. Our team combines deep industry expertise with innovative service delivery, offering clients strategic counsel across corporate transactions, intellectual property protection, complex litigation, and regulatory compliance. With offices in major tech hubs including Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston, we serve over 50% of US tech companies valued above $15B.Our attorneys hold more than 80 technical degrees and maintain a relentless focus on advancing client interests through proprietary technology-driven processes. We are recognized for excellence in pro bono work, sustainability initiatives, and fostering a diverse professional community.
Services
Corporate Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Regulatory Compliance
Tax Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have represented technology companies since 1972, predating Silicon Valley's rise
- Our attorneys hold 80+ technical degrees across computer science, engineering, and life sciences
- We operate in seven strategic locations including Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston
- We've developed proprietary technology tools to enhance legal service delivery efficiency
- We maintain a 4.8/5 client satisfaction rating across 50+ years of practice
What people say
Exceptional technical expertise
Deep industry knowledge
Proactive legal counsel
Technology-driven solutions
Strategic business partners
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate practice advises technology and life sciences companies on formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. We handle complex corporate matters including SPACs, private equity deals, and public company compliance. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to help growth-stage companies navigate critical business decisions.
Intellectual Property
We offer comprehensive IP protection services including patent prosecution, trademark registration, and technology transaction counseling. Our IP litigators have recovered over $30 million in recent patent infringement cases. We help clients build and enforce global IP portfolios that protect core innovations in software, biotechnology, and hardware technologies.
Litigation
Our litigation team handles complex commercial disputes, securities enforcement actions, and appellate matters. We specialize in high-stakes technology litigation involving trade secrets, patent infringement, and regulatory compliance. With recent successes in cryptocurrency-related litigation and securities class actions, we provide strategic dispute resolution aligned with business objectives.
Regulatory Compliance
We guide clients through evolving regulatory landscapes in fintech, healthcare, and digital assets. Our regulatory team advises on SEC compliance, cryptocurrency regulations, and healthcare law matters. We recently helped shape stablecoin legislation and provide ongoing counsel regarding emerging AI agent regulations and DeFi compliance requirements.
Tax Advisory
Our tax practice provides strategic planning for corporate transactions, cross-border deals, and digital asset taxation. We advise on cryptocurrency tax treatment, including staking rewards and liquid staking arrangements. Our team develops tax-efficient structures for mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion while ensuring compliance with evolving IRS regulations.
Questions
What practice areas does Fenwick & West specialize in?
We focus on corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, and tax advisory services specifically for technology and life sciences companies.
Which industries does Fenwick & West primarily serve?
We specialize in representing technology and life sciences companies at all growth stages, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations.
How experienced is Fenwick & West in tech law?
With 50 years of experience since 1972 and attorneys holding 80+ technical degrees, we have unparalleled expertise in technology sector legal matters.
Where are Fenwick & West offices located?
We maintain offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, and Santa Monica to serve key innovation hubs.
What distinguishes Fenwick & West from other law firms?
Our combination of technical expertise, proprietary legal technology tools, and exclusive focus on tech/life sciences sectors creates unique client value.
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