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Mark L Kaufmann

Mark L Kaufmann

USA 2026

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MARK KAUFMANN’s clients turn to him for their most complex technology transactions encompassing outsourcing, digital infrastructure and sophisticated services transactions, knowing he is dedicated to understanding their business challenges and to closing negotiations with innovative solutions. Mark, who joined the firm in 1989 and is a member of its Technology and Life Sciences Transactions team, focuses his practice on domestic and global matters encompassing the acquisition, development and licensing of software, databases, and cloud and web-based products and services, as well as on outsourcing, digital infrastructure, data processing, consultancy, system integration and services transactions. Mark also focuses on intellectual property and technology issues that occur in the M&A and private equity contexts, including those involving acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, alliances, joint ventures and bankruptcies.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

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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.

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  • 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 & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is extremely knowledgeable, always sees several steps ahead and always has the best long-term interests of the company in mind.

    Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the USA

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