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Martin W. Korman
Partner
Corporate
Palo Alto
San Francisco

D650-320-4656

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  • Recognized for M&A and Board Governance

    Marty is one of the nation's most prominent M&A lawyers with a particular focus in the technology sector and advises boards of directors on sensitive governance issues.

  • Advises Leading Companies

    Marty has advised the likes of Twitter, Zynga, and LinkedIn on complex transactions.

  • Honors

    Marty was recognized in the Corporate/M&A category of the 2019-2024 editions of Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Marty Korman has been a corporate partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati for more than 25 years, and is a current member of the firm’s board of directors. Working with investors, boards, and management, he helps companies and investors navigate significant M&A and investment transactions and corporate governance matters. Recognized as one of the nation's most prominent M&A attorneys. Marty is particularly well known for his work in the technology sector, where he represents public and private companies in purchase and sale transactions. He also works closely with private equity sponsors in connection with the full range of private equity transactions, including going-private transactions and both majority and minority investments. Marty also works with Founders and their enterprises in structuring equity ownership, governance and liquidity.

Experience

Marty Korman has been a corporate partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati for more than 25 years, and is a current member of the firm’s board of directors. Working with investors, boards, and management, he helps companies and investors navigate significant M&A and investment transactions and corporate governance matters. Recognized as one of the nation's most prominent M&A attorneys. Marty is particularly well known for his work in the technology sector, where he represents public and private companies in purchase and sale transactions. He also works closely with private equity sponsors in connection with the full range of private equity transactions, including going-private transactions and both majority and minority investments. Marty also works with Founders and their enterprises in structuring equity ownership, governance and liquidity.

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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Represents Squarespace Founder and CEO in Close of $7.2 Billion Take-Private Transaction
On October 17, 2024, global investment firm Permira announced the completion of its funds’ previously announced acquisition of Squarespace, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that valued Squarespace at an aggregated transaction value of approximately $7.2 billion. As part of the transaction, Squarespace founder and CEO Anthony Casalena rolled over a substantial majority of his existing equity and continues to be one of the largest shareholders in the company. He continues to serve as Squarespace’s CEO and board chairman, leading the business in all aspects of its operations, along with Squarespace’s current leadership team, who have continued in their roles.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Mr. Casalena in the transaction. The firm’s team included Marty Korman, Todd Cleary, Megan Baier, Amy Simmerman, Catherine Riley Tzipori, Derek Wallace, Carole Rosenberg, Adrian Broderick, and Ryan Hart.

For more information, please see the companies’ joint news release.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Stripe on Acquisition of Bridge
On October 21, 2024, financial infrastructure platform Stripe confirmed that it is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure provider Bridge. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Stripe on the transaction.

“Stablecoins are room-temperature superconductors for financial services. Thanks to stablecoins, businesses around the world will benefit from significant speed, coverage, and cost improvements in the coming years. Stripe is going to build the world’s best stablecoin infrastructure, and, to that end, we are delighted to welcome Bridge to Stripe,” wrote Stripe CEO Patrick Collison on X.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, is expected to close in the coming months.

The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Stripe on the transaction includes:
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Scaleup GC 2023: Becoming Next-Gen Lawyers
Join us in London for Scaleup GC 2023: Becoming Next-Gen Lawyers.  The second edition of this annual one-day event is exclusively for lawyers at high-growth tech companies. Wilson Sonsini, Juro, and SVB UK will bring together experienced thought leaders from across the globe to share practical advice and best practices, along with extensive opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking.
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TechGC’s Fullstack GC Virtual Conference Series | Public Company GC: Leading Legal in a Public Company
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to support TechGC’s Fullstack GC Virtual Conference Series. Partners Scott McCall and Marty Korman will speak on employee benefits and compensation with a focus on public company guidance and mergers and acquisitions. TechGC is an independent, invitation-only, community platform for General Counsels of leading venture capital funds and high growth technology companies. Their mission is to drive innovation, education and mentorship in the technology and legal industry while also creating a strong peer group and community whose members support each other throughout their lives and careers.
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