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Technology & Outsourcing

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

Sidley Austin LLP

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Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP is a global firm with a comprehensive technology transactions and communications practice. The practice deals with high value acquisitions of both technology companies and their assets and services, and complex sourcing relationships. It works with clients in several industries including financial services and digital media. The firm's practitioners offer additional sector proficiency in automotive, insurance, manufacturing and healthcare, and are supported by the firm's IP litigation and regulatory practices.

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Work Highlights

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Sidley Austin advised Precisely on the technology, IP and commercial issues related to its acquisition of DTS Software.

Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Band 1
Mark L Kaufmann
Mark Kaufmann is active across a range of sectors and regularly advises on BPOs, licensing issues and acquisitions. He is a partner in the firm's Chicago office who is experienced in complex technology matters such as data processing, system integration and cloud services.
He's very knowledgeable with what is industry standard and very experienced. He kept us focused on the issues of concern and was really good at translating from a legal perspective into business speak.
Technology & Outsourcing respondentUSA
He is extremely knowledgeable, always sees several steps ahead and always has the best long-term interests of the company in mind.
Technology & Outsourcing respondentUSA
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Mark L Kaufmann
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