Rebecca Servian Joins Orrick as Compensation & Benefits Partner in London
Advisor - People | May 19, 2025 | Orrick
Rebecca Servian has joined Orrick's Compensation & Benefits group as a partner based in London. With experience advising startups and handling share-based incentives tied to M&A, IPOs, and restructuring, Servian brings significant expertise from her previous roles at Latham & Watkins and Ashurst. Her addition is part of Orrick's strategic expansion in the tech sector, following notable hires in their Boston and Los Angeles offices. Shawn Atkinson of Orrick highlighted Servian's strategic importance in helping clients navigate growth and transactions. Orrick has maintained a dominant presence in the venture capital landscape in Europe and has significantly contributed to AI-related deals. Servian's arrival marks continued growth for Orrick's European operations, in line with their recent performance in VC financings and tech M&A deals.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Technology
Geography
- United Kingdom – Rebecca Servian joins Orrick's London office, highlighting the firm's operations in the UK.
- United States – Orrick's recent expansions in Boston and Los Angeles indicate significant US operations.
- Europe – With Orrick's focus on European venture capital and overall European presence, Europe is a key geographic area.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article discusses the strategic hiring of a new partner in a law firm, which falls under the Legal Services industry.
- Venture Capital & Private Equity – The focus on venture capital, particularly in tech and startup financing, places this within the Venture Capital & Private Equity sector.
- Technology – Orrick's investments and focus on tech sector clients and AI transactions align with the Technology industry.
Financials
- $36B+ – The amount raised by Orrick clients in the AI space globally.
- 440 – The number of VC/growth financings and tech M&A deals closed by Orrick's European Corporate practice in 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrick | Hiring Company | Company | A global law firm focusing on technology, venture capital, and strategic transactions. |
| Rebecca Servian | New Partner | Person | A legal expert specializing in compensation and benefits, previously with Latham & Watkins and Ashurst. |
| Latham & Watkins | Previous Employer | Company | A prominent global law firm where Rebecca Servian previously worked. |
| Ashurst | Previous Employer | Company | An international law firm where Rebecca Servian was previously the head of incentives. |