Palo Alto

Overview

Gibson Dunn’s Palo Alto office, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, embodies the firm’s adaptability and future-focused approach. The office provides creative, cutting-edge solutions and advice in critical areas such as AI, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, securities litigation, corporate law, data privacy, internal investigations, and intellectual property.

Our office is a beacon of innovation and excellence, strategically positioned to meet the evolving needs of Silicon Valley’s tech industry, while leveraging the firm’s global capabilities. The office’s recent move from Page Mill Road to downtown Palo Alto reflects the firm’s commitment to staying at the center of client activity. This new location fosters a vibrant, collaborative environment, essential for tackling the complex, high-stakes matters the office handles.

The Palo Alto office operates on a model we call  “the electromagnet,” which synthesizes internal and external priorities to create a synergistic and exciting working environment. This model has attracted top talent, including former in-house tech lawyers and regulators, to build a team that excels in navigating global regulatory landscapes and high-profile litigation and corporate matters.

Our corporate lawyers provide a full range of legal services and support to emerging technology companies, private equity and venture capital funds, investment banks, and lenders in tech sector investment, financing, and M&A transactions. We also regularly advise management teams and in-house counsel on a range of complex transactions, including private equity deals, venture capital investments, joint ventures, technology transactions, collaboration agreements, and public and private securities offerings.

Our renowned litigation team boasts extensive experience in appellate and constitutional law, class actions, intellectual property, trade secret, and securities litigation. Representing clients across various industries — from semiconductors and wireless technology to software, social media, and life sciences — we handle high-stakes litigation critical to our clients’ businesses. Recent successes, such as the landmark 9-0 victory in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Slack, highlight the office’s high-level work and innovative approach. The firm’s Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation (PCDI) practice stands out for its technical expertise in data-driven business models and its unique platform, which includes a deep bench of former regulators and in-house tech executives. This enables us to craft innovative strategies and solutions for complex regulatory, litigation, and strategic issues. Our White-Collar Defense and Investigations group excels in conducting internal investigations in complex and sensitive matters, advising clients on compliance, enforcement, and regulatory issues. The team is a leader in global regulatory investigations and strategic advisory roles, particularly in emerging areas like AI and cybersecurity.

Our intellectual property team provides expert insight and representation in strategic litigation and transactional matters. Our information technology and data privacy lawyers offer comprehensive advice on IT and cyber issues, including compliance with U.S. and international data privacy laws and regulations, social media, data security, online advertising, and gaming.