Baker McKenzie LLP has an experienced, multidisciplinary team of technology transaction lawyers located throughout the U.S. network. Clients benefit from strong expertise in a number of areas, including procurement, outsourcing, partnership agreements and joint ventures, as well as IP licensing and monetization programs. In addition, there is broader support in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and related areas such as data security, data protection, compliance and litigation. The company represents technology providers and end users and has recently been involved in several high-profile transactions in the gaming and software space. Among the most important partners are Peter George, Michael Mensik and Samuel Kramer (“all the best qualities you would want as a lawyer”), who are particularly active on the outsourcing side. Pamela Church, President of the IP and Technology Division in North America, has a strong track record of IP-intensive transactions and agreements. Tom Ara is known in the industry simply as one of the best legal minds and talents who has dealt with Hollywood studio systems and corporate law. He is a highly respected and trustworthy lawyer and is incredibly competent. I`m lucky that Tom and Kate look after my business interests – and I would recommend them to anyone looking for best-in-class.

Clifford Chance LLP has a thriving telecommunications practice that handles large telecommunications transactions and advises clients on digital infrastructure in relation to fiber optic networks, data centers and telecommunications towers. In addition, he advises clients on major IT outsourcing and strategic contract work, as well as regulatory issues and cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain. Head of Department André Duminy focuses on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, technology projects and outsourcing agreements; He is also very active in the field of fintech and insurtech and has worked for start-ups and large institutions that have invested in start-ups and their technology. Jennifer Mbaluto is co-head of the firm`s East Africa practice, leading the firm`s technology M&A practice with strong force in emerging African markets. Jonathan Kewley is also co-head of the company`s technology group, with a strong practice focused on cutting-edge technology ethics, data, AI, cybersecurity and blockchain regulation. Zayed Al Jamil joined the company from Norton Rose Fulbright. “The team has in-depth knowledge of the music and entertainment space, including consideration of current issues impacting the industry (technology and others).” Goodwin has a “phenomenal” practice for technology transactions, known for its “exceptionally talented lawyers” and for its “extremely helpful at every level.” The company offers an impressive platform that supports clients at all stages of the lifecycle, including strategic and corporate finance matters, as well as domestic and cross-border licensing, collaboration and joint venture agreements. The cross-sector group also advises on data protection and cybersecurity issues. At the higher end of the scale, it has a very strong track record on mergers and acquisitions, PSPC mergers and equity and debt market listings. The team has a large number of lawyers and is led by Anthony McCusker, a Silicon Valley partner, an exceptional firm, and Boston-based partners Kenneth Gordon and John Egan.

Other key figures include intellectual property transaction expert Stephen Charkoudian, corporate finance partner Joseph Theis, “outstanding” Silicon Valley capital markets partner Bradley Weber, and “invaluable” Jacob Osborn of Washington DC, who has experience with digital currency and blockchain. All Boston-based partners unless otherwise noted. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a strong track record in high-quality domestic and cross-border technology transactions. Lawyers cover different types of transactions in industries where intellectual property is an important asset. These include licensing agreements, outsourcing, cloud and software as a service, as well as technology sharing and joint ventures. The team also provides essential support to the firm`s active corporate finance practice and provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and related restructuring transactions. Daniel Ilan, a highly experienced practice leader, has deep expertise on a variety of technology, data and intellectual property issues, including advice on transactional cybersecurity and privacy issues. Clients include major technology, internet, hardware and software companies such as Alphabet/Google as well as private equity funds.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has a team of business specialists at the intersection of various technology industries, including entertainment, sports, retail, digital media, consumer products and healthcare. Clients benefit from good credentials in intellectual property licensing and commercialization agreements, data protection and security law and other forms of outsourcing projects and strategic cooperation. The team also provides critical support in the areas of intellectual property and technology, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital markets and agreements and arrangements. Brian Anderson and Michael Orlando, based in San Francisco and San Diego, respectively, lead the team with “amazing” Daniel Schnapp in New York, who also leads the company`s eSports industry team. Other key partners include James Gatto of Washington DC, music and entertainment attorney Sidney Fohrman in Century City, and Alexis Robinson`s recent promotion in New York. In 2021, Lewis Silkin LLP expanded significantly, with the firm opening new offices in Hong Kong and Dublin and merging with local specialist law firm Forde Campbell in Belfast. The team manages a wide range of technology transactions, including cloud, digital regulation and outsourcing matters, and it also serves a growing number of gaming clients. The technology and communications practice is led by James Gill, who assists clients with commercial contracts and advises on e-commerce, consumers, platforms and digital projects. David Willbe is co-head of the firm`s Technology Sector Group, advising on technology-related transactions with a focus on the fintech, gaming and adtech verticals.

“Amy Collins is an exceptional lawyer, with a commercial mind and a quick time to identify problems and propose viable solutions. She is a great support in complex contract negotiations, offers excellent legal advice and quick answers. “We worked intensively with Arlene Hahn. She is thorough, intelligent and provides excellent ideas. She is/has been a pleasure working with her and I highly recommend her to lead or assist in difficult transactions. “Matthew Syrkin is clearly taking a very strategic approach to building his associated bank. He always adapts well to his staff with the questions I bring to his group. I am always impressed by the flexibility of its employees when it comes to prioritizing and/or changing the direction in which our needs arise. He seems to grasp the “web” of what we need much faster than other business and technology consultants. Dan Holland leads Stephenson Harwood`s sales, outsourcing and technology team, advising public and private companies on large IT projects.