Technology
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A&O Shearman's Palo Alto team offers significant strength across a range of transactions in the technology space. Expertise includes advising on licensing agreements, M&A involving technology companies and outsourcing mandates. Acts for clients across several key areas of the sector, including digital software, fintech and social media entities.
Work Highlights
- The team assisted Meta on the licensing of various technologies and negotiating deals to enable video games to be offered by Meta brands.
Strengths
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"No task is too big and the firm always rises to the challenge to tackle the most complicated of matters."
"They are truly very responsive to your needs and make sure the right expert stays on top of things."
"The attorneys I've worked with are extremely knowledgeable about the industry and the latest developments."
"No task is too big and the firm always rises to the challenge to tackle the most complicated of matters."
"They are truly very responsive to your needs and make sure the right expert stays on top of things."
"The attorneys I've worked with are extremely knowledgeable about the industry and the latest developments."
Notable Practitioners
Daren Orzechowski handles M&A as well as outsourcing transactions for a number of well-known technology companies. He is also well versed in licensing agreements.
"Daren consistently delivers prompt, practical and reliable guidance."
"Daren is super quick to respond and the quality of his work is fantastic."
"He has excellent industry expertise and understands the business."
Alex Touma is well versed in advising on development, manufacturing and supply agreements for novel technologies, along with sourcing and IP licensing transactions. He has a high-profile client base in the fintech industry.
"Alex is a great partner who gives actionable legal advice."