North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The global technology industry department at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP counts innovative emerging startups, mature corporations, and entrepreneurs among its key roster of clients. The firm is well placed to handle a variety of regulatory, data protection, and outsourcing matters. San Francisco-based Justin Hovey spearheads the offering and concentrates on venture and seed financings in addition to handling corporate governance matters. In New York, Elizabeth Zimmer assists clients in the energy and financial services sectors with complex SaaS and cloud deals and also advises on the integration of AI technologies. Also in New York is John Barton, who frequently negotiates deals involving enterprise software licenses and managed network services. The ‘standout’ Christina Pearson, who is based in Silicon Valley, counsels private tech companies on corporate governance, capital raising, and transactional issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Pillsbury's tech transactions practice stands out due to its strategic location in Silicon Valley, coupled with its deep-rooted connections to the energy industry. The team exhibits a remarkable blend of local industry knowledge and federal policy expertise, particularly evident in their Washington DC presence. This unique combination equips them to handle a wide range of issues faced by their clients.'
- 'What sets Pillsbury apart is their exposure to a variety of global presence issues and board dynamics. Their familiarity with the stages of company growth and their extensive network within the industry sector bring a level of comfort and efficiency to negotiations.'
- 'Christina Pearson has been a standout. Her ability to remain focused on the facts and principled negotiations is remarkable. Her knack for devising creative legal solutions to complex problems has been instrumental in breaking deadlocks in negotiations. Her balanced approach to navigating both business and legal risks has often brought clarity to both sides, fostering consensus and progress.'
- 'The team is very well-versed in high tech.'
Key clients
- Raine Group
- Movella Inc
- Netskope
- Chevron New Energies
- Xendit
- Tremor International Ltd
- Nikola Corporation
- RippleMatch
- Onfleet
- DirectAthletics
- Swrve
- Yapstone
- Blackhawk Network
- Allspring Global Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Raine Group on the $21bn agreement between the client and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
- Advised Xendit on a $300m Series D funding round led by Coatue and Insight Partners.
- Advised Swrve on its acquisition by MessageGears.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Hovey