Overview
Over the last 20 years, as technology has become a major driver of the world's economy, Vinson & Elkins has been helping technology companies like Dell and BMC Software grow into global industry leaders. Our technology client base consists of proven leaders in the semiconductor, computer, and hardware industries to emerging companies in the enterprise software, Internet infrastructure, and e-commerce, telecommunications, and biotechnology markets. We also handle technology transactions and licensing matters for companies in other industries such as energy and healthcare. Finally, we work closely with many of the leading private equity firms and investment banks focused on the technology industry including Austin Ventures, Sevin Rosen, Dell Ventures, the Texas Growth Fund and Hicks Muse.
When it comes to technology companies, V&E leads the way with a client base that reflects the diversity of the technology industry, from proven leaders in the semiconductor, computer and hardware industries to emerging companies in the enterprise software, Internet infrastructure and e-commerce, telecommunications and biotechnology markets.
Our goal is simple: to build long-term, rewarding relationships with the best and most promising technology companies by doing what V&E does best — providing clients with a full offering of legal services of the highest quality. Many of our senior lawyers have invested valuable years of service working directly for companies as general counsel. This in-house experience gives us a unique perspective regarding client needs and how to best deliver efficient, value-added services. Our low partner-to-associate ratio assures that experienced lawyers work on client accounts, and our low attorney turnover makes for greater continuity and efficiency in client service. Our depth and breadth of talent means we can staff any deal with the right people and the right size team. Finally, we are willing to structure creative fee arrangements that give our clients the best chance at success, without requiring that they give up valuable equity at a time when it is needed to fuel the company's growth.
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