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Schrems 2.0, a recent decision from the European Court of Justice, invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield and called into question transfers based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Orrick’s new Cross-Border Data Transfer Tool helps companies understand the implications of these new regulations and, from there, re-evaluate their own data transfers.
How are new regulations impacting cross-border data transfers?
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We’re committed to fighting for racial, social and economic justice and equity — not just in principle, but in practice. And we’re grateful to the social enterprises and nonprofits around the globe who help our pro bono teams advocate for the changes that matter most to them.
STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT
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Used correctly, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes can provide UK startups with valuable tax advantages while helping attract and retain top talent. Our EMI Qualification Checker helps companies determine if they may qualify to grant these options.
THE UK’S BEST INCENTIVE SCHEME
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California’s next wave of privacy legislation, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), raises the bar for what companies must do to protect customer data. We’ve got quick answers – and a deeper dive – on all of your compliance questions.
What’s Coming?
The global energy storage market had a banner year in 2020 despite COVID-19-related challenges – and its explosive growth is projected to continue. Learn about key trends in the global and domestic storage markets with our Energy Storage Report.
The future of energy storage
2020 was another record-breaking year for the global offshore wind sector, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about growing trends and what's next in our 2021 Offshore Wind Energy Update and Outlook.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR OFFSHORE WIND?
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Tom Wehmeier
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The European tech ecosystem surpassed $3 trillion last year. How will economic, political headwinds and changes in workplace culture affect European tech in 2022 and beyond? Explore these and related questions in the latest episode of The Future Fountain Podcast Series.
What’s Next for European Tech?
Founder and
Executive Chairman,
Trove
Andy Ruben
Learn about the fusion energy deal with Helion
Learn about the carbon-free energy deal with Powerex
Orrick is honored to advise Microsoft as it leads on energy transition. Today, that means working towards carbon-free data centers globally – and the world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement. These are pioneering steps on Microsoft’s path to be “carbon negative, water positive and zero waste by 2030.”
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DECARBONIZATION
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Fintech and financial services regulations are changing rapidly
– and the convergence of finance and tech means more companies
than ever must comply. Our tool helps companies identify the extent to which their activities may present regulatory risks and provides a path for navigating the patchwork of evolving regulations.
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Fintech and financial services regulations are changing rapidly –
and the convergence of finance and tech means more companies than ever must comply. Our tool helps companies identify the extent to
which their activities may present regulatory risks and provides a path
for navigating the patchwork of evolving regulations.
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Financial regulation will change more over the next 10 years than it has in the last 50. Orrick’s RegFi podcast explores the interplay of innovation and financial regulation and what it means for the future of the digital economy. Join us for conversations with leading thinkers at the intersection of financial services, technology and regulation.
FINANCIAL REGULATION FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
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Financial regulation will change more over the next 10 years than it has in the last 50. Orrick’s RegFi podcast explores the interplay of innovation and financial regulation and what it means for the future of the digital economy. Join us for conversations with leading thinkers at the intersection of financial services, technology and regulation.
FINANCIAL
REGULATION FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
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Explore The ESG Maturity Model
Because ESG is ready for innovation.
Orrick’s new ESG Maturity Model is a data-driven approach to help executive leaders and boards assess their ESG programs for business alignment and against peer benchmarks – and decide where to invest more and where to reallocate resources.
In today’s market, stakeholder pressure to do more on ESG is matched by anti-ESG sentiment. Yet, wherever the pendulum stops swinging, it’s clear that ESG done right drives long-term value.
THE ESG MATURITY MODEL
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Explore The ESG Maturity Model
Because ESG is ready for innovation.
Orrick’s new ESG Maturity Model is a data-driven approach to help executive leaders and boards assess their ESG programs for business alignment and against peer benchmarks – and decide where to invest more and where to reallocate resources.
In today’s market, stakeholder pressure to do more on ESG is matched by anti-ESG sentiment. Yet, wherever the pendulum stops swinging, it’s clear that ESG done right drives long-term value.
THE ESG MATURITY MODEL
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Generative AI promises to transform business – but risks lurk as the tech evolves at lightning speed. What guardrails should a company put in place for employees and other personnel? Answer a few questions from our Gen AI Policy Builder to receive a human-authored draft policy designed to help your company navigate a landscape of rapid change.
BUILDER
GEN AI POLICY
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Generative AI promises to transform business – but risks lurk as the tech evolves at lightning speed. What guardrails should a company put in place for employees and other personnel? Answer a few questions from our Gen AI Policy Builder to receive a human-authored draft policy designed to help your company navigate a landscape of rapid change.
BUILDER
GEN AI POLICY
Top 3 for Innovation for 8 years in a row
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Financial Times has named Orrick the No. 2 firm for Innovation – our eighth consecutive year among the top 3 on the list – and the No. 1 Most Digital firm of 2023. Sustainable solutions for powering data centers, financing for markets undergoing disruption and the messy problem of 50-state bank licensing compliance are some of the many areas where FT highlighted our innovations.
Leading Innovation
Top 3 for Innovation for 8 years in a row
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Financial Times has named Orrick the No. 2 firm for Innovation – our eighth consecutive year among the top 3 on the list – and the No. 1 Most Digital firm of 2023. Sustainable solutions for powering data centers, financing for markets undergoing disruption and the messy problem of 50-state bank licensing compliance are some of the many areas where FT highlighted our innovations.
Leading Innovation
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We are excited to welcome John Eliason to Orrick. John advises clients on tax-incentivized opportunities to foster investment in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, including those created by the passage of the Infrastructure Act and the IRA. He joins our Top 3 ranking teams in renewables, infrastructure and energy tech.
Welcome to Our Renewable PPA Team in London
Alfred Weightman joins our No. 1 ranking global PPA practice (Inspiratia). He brings extensive buy-side and sell-side experience and strengthens an Orrick team named 2023 Europe Legal Adviser of the Year for our work in European Renewables (IJ Investor) and Wind Investment Legal Advisor of the Year (Tamarindo).
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OUR ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
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Meet our new partners
Our new partners reflect the firm’s focus on Tech & Innovation, Life Sciences, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance. We’re thrilled to welcome these future leaders of our firm.
to the Class of 2024!
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Meet our new partners
Our new partners reflect the firm’s focus on Tech & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance. We’re thrilled to welcome these future leaders of our firm.
to the Class of 2024!
CONGRATULATIONS
Tim Carroll
Josh Pond
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We’re excited to welcome Josh Pond and Tim Carroll, first chair IP trial lawyers with a proven record of winning in the International Trade Commission and federal courts. They are among eight partners we have added to our powerhouse IP practice since the beginning of last year.
Protecting IP
in Tech and Life Sciences
Tim Carroll
Josh Pond
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We’re excited to welcome Josh Pond and Tim Carroll, first chair IP trial lawyers with a proven record of winning in the International Trade Commission and federal courts. They are among eight partners we have added to our powerhouse IP practice since the beginning of last year.
Protecting IP
in Tech and Life Sciences
Learn more about Josh
Learn more about Josh
Alfred Weightman joins our No. 1 ranking global PPA practice (Inspiratia). He brings extensive buy-side and sell-side experience and strengthens an Orrick team named 2023 Europe Legal Adviser of the Year for our work in European Renewables (IJ Investor) and Wind Investment Legal Advisor of the Year (Tamarindo).
Welcome to Our Renewable PPA Team in London
Welcome to our NY VC Team
Josh Beser joins our New York tech practice, bringing a high-growth operator’s perspective to advising venture-backed companies as they scale. He’s the latest addition to our growing East Coast team.
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New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Practical Takeaways and Next Steps
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New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Practical Takeaways and Next Steps
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An accomplished litigator focused on employment discrimination matters and government labor investigations, Esther joins our Washington, D.C. office to help guide clients through today’s complex regulatory and enforcement environment.
Welcome DOJ Vet Esther Lander to our Employment Team
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An accomplished litigator focused on employment discrimination matters and government labor investigations, Esther joins our Washington, D.C. office to help guide clients through today’s complex regulatory and enforcement environment.
Welcome DOJ Vet Esther Lander to our Employment Team
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We are grateful to our team for voting us No. 16 on Fortune’s 2024 list of the best workplaces in the United States. It’s our third year in a row in the top 20, a reflection of the joy our lawyers and staff take in excellence, collaboration and innovation.
Fortune 100 Best Place to Work
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We are grateful to our team for voting us No. 18 on Fortune’s 2023 list of the best workplaces in the United States.
Fortune 100 Best Place to Work –
8 Year in a Row
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A nationally recognized IP litigator, Irena brings a distinguished record representing pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovators in their highest stakes disputes. We are thrilled to add another top talent to our fast-growing Life Sciences platform.
Welcome Irena Royzman to Our
Life Sciences Team
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An accomplished litigator focused on employment discrimination matters and government labor investigations, Esther joins our Washington, D.C. office to help guide clients through today’s complex regulatory and enforcement environment.
Welcome DOJ Vet Esther Lander to our Employment Team
