Outsourcing - USA
What the team is known for
Sophisticated outsourcing group with a strong background in complex technology and IP matters. Acts for clients such as energy and healthcare companies on a range of domestic and cross-border IT and BPO deals, including digital transformations, strategic service arrangements and revenue cycle management. Leverages the firm's extensive corporate practice to advise on outsourcing issues arising out of M&A activity, private equity investments and restructurings.
Strengths
"The team is very knowledgeable, efficient and organized. They have deep bench strength and are always able to handle our simultaneous requests. Their work with us was seamless."
Work highlights
Kirkland & Ellis represented Continental Casualty Company in the negotiation of a set of outsourcing agreements.
Notable practitioners
Neil Hirshman assists corporate customers and vendors with outsourcings and IT contracts of all kinds. He also advises on investment strategy with regard to innovators of outsourced technology and business process service providers, as well as collaborations and strategic partnerships between such providers.
"Neil is an excellent lawyer who is great at spotting issues." "Neil is an incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful lawyer. He's a true business partner." "He is an exceptional partner. He's calm and thoughtful."
Gregg Kirchhoefer draws on his extensive experience with regard to technology contracts. He is particularly knowledgeable on outsourcings and the implications of corporate transactions and data protection on IT service arrangements.