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Baker McKenzie

Technology & Outsourcing

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Baker McKenzie

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

Our technology and outsourcing practitioners in Chicago regularly advise global and domestic companies on IT and business process outsourcing, as well as:

• Systems and hardware/software procurement

• Integration and maintenance agreements

• Managed services outsourcing of information technology and business process functions.

• Agreements dealing with data processing, internet connectivity and data networking

• IT join ventures and IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions (including software licensing, open source software and cloud computing issues)

• Agreements dealing with IT/communication packages (including the delivery of content to mobile devices)

• Intellectual property right in software, hardware, databases and other technologies

• E-commerce, social media and online communication issues (including cross-border data transfers)

• Online advertising 

• Data security issues (system and network security, data protection, authentication, integrity and confidentiality)

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Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie demonstrates impressive technology and outsourcing abilities. The firm manages a wide range of issues for international and US companies including privacy, risk management and e-commerce. Its practitioners are well known for extensive expertise in issues involving open-source software, data protection and management of various technology disputes.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Peter R George
    Band 2Peter R George

    Peter R George

    Peter George regularly advises clients on licensing and outsourcing issues, and is adept at handling matters with cross-border elements. He is a Chicago-based partner with experience representing both vendor and customer clients.

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (1)

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