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WilmerHale Named a Technology Practice Group of the Year by Law360

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WilmerHale Recognized as a Finalist in Legalweek’s Leaders in Tech Law Awards

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Disruptive competitors, shifting regulatory climates, technological breakthroughs, new distribution channels and intellectual property challenges are just some of the issues technology companies routinely face. Our lawyers understand the legal, business and policy issues affecting our technology clients, and we are proud to have been recognized by Law360 as “Technology Group of the Year” for three consecutive years. We represent a range of clients, from startups to industry leaders, in the internet, software, computer and hardware services, and mobile and telecommunications sectors, and offer these clients multidisciplinary solutions to their most critical legal and business challenges.

In order to achieve outstanding results, our lawyers bring to bear technology industry insights combined with a collaborative approach across a wide range of practices, from licensing, venture financing and securities regulation to intellectual property litigation, trade secret protection and government investigations. Our multidisciplinary teams also work in some of the fastest-growing verticals in the industry, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, Internet of Things, cryptocurrency and FinTech. This combination of exceptional legal skills, industry knowledge and exposure to cutting-edge issues positions our lawyers to help clients navigate complex matters that are critical to their success.

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    Technology Practice Group of the Year

    Law360

    2016-2018, 2022

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    Ranked Among the Best Firms in Massachusetts for Technology

    Chambers USA

    2020-2024

  • Chambers Global – Recognized 27 WilmerHale lawyers and 30 practice areas in its 2023 edition. 
  • Chambers USA Guide – Again named our corporate practice among the best in 2022, with sources saying that WilmerHale's corporate lawyers are “real leaders in the field” and are “incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.” The current edition of Chambers USA also ranked WilmerHale in the following related regions and practices: nationwide for Startups & Emerging Companies; Massachusetts for Corporate/M&A, Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment, and Technology; New York for Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded; and Washington DC for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity. WilmerHale was also ranked among the top FinTech law firms in the US in its 2021 FinTech guide.
  • The Legal 500 United States – Recommended in the areas of commercial deals and contracts, outsourcing and technology transactions in their 2010–2023 editions. 
  • Best Lawyers in America – Recognized 124 WilmerHale partners for 2020, naming eleven as “Lawyers of the Year,” including David Westenberg as Boston Technology Law Lawyer of the Year. 
  • Law360 – Named WilmerHale a Technology Practice Group of the Year for 2016–2018 and 2022, an award recognizing the firm’s key role in the significant matters that made headlines and changed the legal landscape within the past year. 
  • U.S. News - Best Lawyers® – In the 2010–2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings, our Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Venture Capital Practices were ranked in the first tier nationally and in Boston, along with our Corporate Practice also being ranked in the first tier in Colorado, New York and Washington DC. Our Technology Practice was also ranked in the first tier in Boston and in the first tier nationally.

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