Morrison Foerster, Technology & Outsourcing

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Provided by Morrison Foerster

Morrison & Foerster is the global law firm to the tech industry. Our clients—which range from emerging innovation drivers to iconic brands—rely on our Technology Transactions Group for its strategic advice on business-critical projects. We advise on patent and technology licensing and acquisitions, joint ventures and joint development projects, strategic alliances, M&A-related tech transactions, distribution and supply agreements, and global outsourcing. We have spent decades cultivating our industry roots in the tech, consumer products, energy, financial services, life sciences, health care, and transportation sectors. Keeping pace with these ever-changing industries, our clients also turn to our market-leading practice for advice associated with emerging and disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data, blockchain and other financial technologies, cloud computing and as-a-service platforms, connected consumer products, digital health, the Internet, mobility, social media, virtual and augmented reality, and wearables. We guide our clients in creating and leveraging new technology platforms and harnessing evolving business models.

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Outsourcing - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster maintains its reputation as a leading player in the outsourcing market, fielding a deep team of attorneys who specialize in transactions across industries such as life sciences, fintech and media. It demonstrates outstanding capabilities at the cutting edge of the sector, with a wealth of expertise in social media, cryptocurrency, virtual reality and cloud computing. The team frequently assists with strategic alliances, alongside roles negotiating major intellectual property agreements and handling outsourcing-related issues arising in M&A. It is well established as the counsel of choice to numerous leading technology players.

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Vivian L Hanson

Band 1

Vivian Hanson is particularly adept at handling cloud, SaaS and all manner of software licensing agreements, strategic alliances and joint ventures, and also tech sector M&A. She is a fluent Japanese speaker and frequently acts for Japanese-headquartered businesses.

"Vivian Hanson is highly professional and very responsive."

"Vivian is extremely knowledgeable and provides good business advice."

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