14 September 2026 • 2 minute read
DLA Piper advises Alif Semiconductor on its US$1.35 billion sale to Analog Devices
DLA Piper advised Alif Semiconductor (Alif) on its definitive agreement to be acquired by semiconductor technology company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) in an all-cash transaction for US$1.35 billion.
Alif is a leader in edge intelligence with its platform of high-efficiency AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors that enable real-time sensor fusion, low-latency inference, and on-device AI. The combination of Alif’s digital processing platform with ADI's sensing, signal processing, power, connectivity, and application software is expected to accelerate the delivery of more complete physical intelligence solutions.
DLA Piper has worked closely with Alif since its formation, advising on outside legal matters including corporate, international tax, commercial and IP, and export controls.
This matter was led by Partners Michael Dorf (San Francisco/Palo Alto) and Craig Lang (Palo Alto), and included Partners Sang Kim, Stephen Taeusch (both Palo Alto), Georgia Jolink (Austin), Tzung-bor Wei (San Francisco), Brian Hamano (Los Angeles), Christine Daya, Jana Del-Cerro (both Washington, DC), and Brian Boyle (Philadelphia), Of Counsel Atul Jain (Atlanta) and Andy Eklund (Washington, DC), Attorney Jason Lee (Palo Alto), and Associates Natasha Kang (Palo Alto), Chris Clark, and Matthew Larson (both Washington, DC).
With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been ranked number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket.
Alif is a leader in edge intelligence with its platform of high-efficiency AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors that enable real-time sensor fusion, low-latency inference, and on-device AI. The combination of Alif’s digital processing platform with ADI's sensing, signal processing, power, connectivity, and application software is expected to accelerate the delivery of more complete physical intelligence solutions.
DLA Piper has worked closely with Alif since its formation, advising on outside legal matters including corporate, international tax, commercial and IP, and export controls.
This matter was led by Partners Michael Dorf (San Francisco/Palo Alto) and Craig Lang (Palo Alto), and included Partners Sang Kim, Stephen Taeusch (both Palo Alto), Georgia Jolink (Austin), Tzung-bor Wei (San Francisco), Brian Hamano (Los Angeles), Christine Daya, Jana Del-Cerro (both Washington, DC), and Brian Boyle (Philadelphia), Of Counsel Atul Jain (Atlanta) and Andy Eklund (Washington, DC), Attorney Jason Lee (Palo Alto), and Associates Natasha Kang (Palo Alto), Chris Clark, and Matthew Larson (both Washington, DC).
With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been ranked number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket.