
Technology
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Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
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Work Highlights
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised H.I.G. Capital on the technology and IP aspects of its take-private acquisition of Converge Technology Solutions Corp.
Strengths
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They are incredibly responsive and produce excellent work.
Technology respondentUSAThey are so client-first and flexible. They always help us get the answers we need and further our business.
Technology respondentUSAThey are able to quickly brainstorm potential solutions and offer potential compromises or resolutions on complex issues.
Technology respondentUSAThe team is responsive, practical, experienced and thorough.
Technology respondentUSAThe team provides a client-centred focus, quick response time, high calibre legal work and emphasis on in-person and impactful work.
Technology respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Karen N Ballack
Karen Ballack is respected for the depth of her knowledge of IP and other technology transactions, including joint ventures and acquisitions. She synthesizes complexity into actionable strategy, communicates with candour and tact and delivers practical, high-impact results. Her leadership inspires confidence at every stage.
Technology respondentUSAKaren is a pleasure to work with and produces a fantastic work product.
Technology respondentUSAKaren is an incredibly good drafter and has good attention to detail. She is a good negotiator as well, she is respectful but can argue our positions really well.
Technology respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Max Scott
Max Scott is an up-and-coming talent who attracts praise for his work in technology transactions. He shows expertise in acquisitions, licensing issues and joint-development matters.
Max is very client-focused and very flexible.
Technology respondentUSAHe is pragmatic and demonstrates expertise on the key legal issues we are working through.
Technology respondentUSAHe didn't miss a beat.
Technology respondentUSAHe helps problem-solve and provides solutions.
Technology respondentUSA
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