Despite the acquisition, Google has reassured customers that Wiz’s security products will remain available on competing cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
Legal Minds Steering the Ship
A cadre of elite legal professionals has been deployed to guide the high-stakes acquisition. Freshfields’ team advising Google is led by partners Steven Li, Ethan Klingsberg, and Denny Kwon, while Cleary’s antitrust team includes Leah Brannon, Blair Matthews, Robbert Snelders, Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson, and Paul Gilbert.
On the Wiz side, Fenwick & West’s team is spearheaded by partners Michael Brown, Doug Cogen, and Stephen Fisher, while Cravath’s regulatory counsel includes Noah Phillips, Andrew C. Finch, Faiza J. Saeed, Daniel J. Cerqueira, and Alexander E. Greenberg.
As the tech world watches closely, Google’s latest gambit could redefine the future of cybersecurity and cloud dominance, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle among industry titans.
