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Simpson Thacher was named “Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year” by The Recorder at its 2023 California Legal Awards. The Firm was recognized for its work advising technology companies of all sizes on their most significant deals, including Microsoft in its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Silver Lake in its investments in avatar technology company Genies and leading blockchain development platform Alchemy Insights, among others.

Corporate Partner William Brentani, Head of the Firm’s Palo Alto office, was interviewed by The Recorder about Simpson Thacher’s success over the past year, which he attributed to the Firm’s deep relationships with its clients. “Our clients appreciate our dedication to them—not just when it comes to the matter we may be advising them on in a given moment, but also our dedication to fundamentally understanding their business, so that we can be true partners to them in helping achieve their strategic objectives,” he said. To read the full Q&A, please click here (subscription required).

The Recorder’s California Legal Awards recognize the top law firms, legal departments and lawyers advising clients in California’s technology sector. To view the full list of winners, please click here.