Three-Partner Team Joins Akin To Build Global Technology And Health Care Transactions Practice
Akin has announced the addition of a prominent three-partner transactions team in London. Justin Stock, Stephen Rosen,
Three-Partner Team Joins Akin To Build Global Technology And Health Care Transactions Practice
Akin has announced the addition of a prominent three-partner transactions team in London. Justin Stock, Stephen Rosen, and David Bresnick have joined the firm from Cooley, where Justin served as the managing partner of the London office and Stephen led the London corporate practice.
Justin will take on the role of Akin’s international head of the technology practice, working alongside Stephen and David to further enhance Akin’s top-tier technology transactions platform.
With nearly a decade of collaboration at Cooley, the trio brings extensive expertise in technology and related sectors, offering significant experience in cross-border M&A, private equity, growth and venture investments, and corporate advisory services.
“Justin, Stephen and David’s outstanding reputations in the market, coupled with their extensive transactional experience in high growth sectors such as technology and life sciences, significantly enhance our global corporate platform,” said Akin chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “Their addition underscores our commitment to our technology focused clients and more broadly to the technology sector both in London and globally, ensuring we continue to provide unmatched client service.”
London partner in charge Sebastian Rice added, “The arrival of Justin, Stephen and David is a significant step for our London office and gives Akin a market-leading global technology transactions team, focusing on clients in innovative industries including disruptive commerce, technology, health care, life sciences, data, data privacy, gaming and energy transition. We are particularly excited about their capabilities to grow the tech M&A pipeline and adding depth to our global technology practice.”
Akin’s cross-practice technology team, consisting of over 300 lawyers, collaborates with clients on cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, advanced mobility, cloud computing, data storage, consumer electronics, digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, esports, gaming fintech, the internet of things, the metaverse, semiconductors, and more.
Commenting on the move, Justin Stock, the new international head of the technology practice, stated, “We are thrilled to have joined Akin, a firm recognized for its forward-thinking and client-focused approach with a robust global platform. Our extensive experience in technology, healthcare, and related sectors, including cross-border M&A, private equity, growth and venture investments, and corporate advisory work, aligns perfectly with Akin’s global technology practice. We look forward to contributing to its growth in London and beyond.”