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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Rankings

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Outsourcing - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper LLP has a broad practice with a large roster of attorneys well equipped to handle sophisticated technology transactions for clients from a number of industries, including healthcare, retail and hospitality. Strong expertise in IT, advising on cloud computing matters and software and internet licensing issues. Also noted for its adept handling of M&A, joint ventures and other commercial transactions. Covers cross-border work, with impressive international links to its foreign offices.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Safeguard Global in the intellectual property and commercial matters related to the carve-out sale of its enterprise payroll-processing division to Deel.

Strengths

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  • DLA has a great understanding of the commercial aspects of deals and an ability to adapt on the fly when new circumstances arise.

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  • DLA has a strong bench of lawyers to handle the matters important to us.

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  • DLA is the prototypical professional expert. The team stands out for its exceptional work product and knowledge base.

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  • DLA Piper has significant expertise in a broad number of areas of the law, and they provide prompt and reliable legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Vincent Sanchez
    Vincent Sanchez

    Vincent Sanchez

    Vincent Sanchez is global cochair of the firm's technology transactions and strategic sourcing practice. He regularly works with well-known clients on high-profile deals and asset management matters.

    • He is an expert in the field and a very good negotiator. He was able to get my company everything it needed to have a successful project.

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    • Vinny is the consummate professional advisor for outsourcing legal issues.

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    • He is very experienced and a joy to work with.

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    • Vinny is a great partner to our organization and takes the time understand our business.

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  • Gregory A Manter
    Gregory A Manter

    Gregory A Manter

    Gregory Manter focuses his technology sector transactional practice on IT development and licensing, workouts and both ITO and BPO arrangements, including those which span multiple jurisdictions. He is well versed in advising clients on ERP and other software implementation agreements.

    • He's our go-to for the largest outsourcing transactions. We'd be at a loss without him.

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  • Victoria Lee
    Victoria Lee

    Victoria Lee

    Victoria Lee is well respected for her transactional IP work. She is experienced in advising on cloud computing, open source and SaaS business models. She is the managing partner of the firm's Silicon Valley office.

    • Vicky is an excellent commercial attorney who gives pragmatic advice.

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    • She is very knowledgeable and great to work with.

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