Overview
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a Silicon Valley firm long associated with technology companies and equally known for public-company, IPO and M&A work. PitchBook credited it with 614 venture deals in 2025, fifth globally.[1] The firm’s mix leans toward later-stage companies, IPOs and corporate governance more than toward high-volume seed work, which makes it a frequent choice for companies that expect to list. It also has significant patent, antitrust, privacy and regulatory practices relevant to technology businesses. The firm’s website could not be accessed for this review, so office and headcount figures are not given.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Long-established IPO and public-company practice
- Strong patent, antitrust and privacy capabilities for technology companies
Limitations
- Venture deal count less than half Gunderson's in 2025
- Rates and staffing are geared to growth-stage rather than pre-seed clients
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