Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising Alphabet, Google’s parent company, on its $32 billion acquisition of the American-Israeli cybersecurity firm, Wiz. Representing Wiz in the negotiations is the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore. This transaction is one of Freshfields’ most substantial engagements in the U.S., highlighting the growing significance of its New York-based partners.
The Freshfields team for this deal is headed by Ethan Klingsberg, a seasoned legal professional who joined the firm from Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in 2019. Other key partners involved include Steven Li and Denny Kwon.
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