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Fenwick & West
Fenwick & West counsels over 40% of the highest-value U.S. tech IPOs, serving nearly half of U.S. tech companies valued above $25B.
Fenwick & West
Fenwick & West, established in 1972, has offices in the U.S. and China. The firm's fund formation practice advises fund managers and sponsors on structuring, forming, and operating venture capital funds, impact funds, and private equity funds. Its sector focus includes private equity and financial services.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1972
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Mountain View
Corporate office
Silicon Valley, CA, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · Boston, MA · Seattle, WA · Santa Monica, CA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What transaction structures does Fenwick & West handle for technology clients?
Fenwick advises on venture capital financings, M&A, IPOs, direct listings, and SPAC transactions for both issuers and underwriters. The firm's recent IPO mandates include representing Figma in its $1.2 billion offering and CoreWeave in its $1.5 billion IPO. In M&A, the firm acted for Wiz in its $32 billion sale to Google and for Day One Biopharmaceuticals in its $2.5 billion acquisition by Servier.
Which sectors does the firm specialize in?
Fenwick's practice is purpose-built for technology and life sciences companies. Its client base spans software, internet, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health. The firm was recognized by Law360 as a Practice Group of the Year for its combined Technology and Life Sciences group in 2024.
What is the firm's market share among high-value technology companies?
According to Deal Point Data in 2025, Fenwick served as counsel on more than 40% of the highest-value U.S. technology IPOs. The firm also reports that, based on Pitchbook data from 2025, it advises nearly 50% of U.S. technology companies valued above $25 billion.
How does Fenwick's litigation practice complement its corporate work?
The litigation group handles commercial disputes, securities litigation, patent litigation, and white-collar defense for technology and life sciences companies. A recent example is securing a $30.5 million jury verdict for Lashify in a patent infringement case, demonstrating the firm's capacity to monetize intellectual property through litigation.
Where are Fenwick & West's offices located?
The firm operates from offices in Mountain View, San Francisco, New York, Boston, Seattle, and Santa Monica. Its Boston office doubled in headcount, a move covered by the Boston Business Journal in May 2026, reflecting growing presence in East Coast innovation corridors.
What market intelligence does Fenwick publish?
Fenwick produces regular surveys, flash reports, and securities law updates that synthesize market indicators and boardroom governance trends. These publications draw on the firm's transactional data from representing nearly half of the most valuable U.S. private technology companies, giving them a data-backed view of venture deal terms and public market windows.
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