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Neil S Hirshman

Neil S Hirshman

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
 Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Technology & Outsourcing

Illinois

20 years ranked

Outsourcing

USA - Nationwide

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Neil Hirshman focuses his practice on both domestic and international transactions, including outsourcing (business process and information technology), software development, software, data, trademark, patent and technology licensing, telecommunications, commercial agreements (supply, distribution, development), joint ventures and strategic alliances. In addition, Neil advises clients on the intellectual property and technology issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and bankruptcies.

Career

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BSEE, 1987); Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990).

Professional Memberships

Chair Emeritus, Strategic Advisory Board, International Association of Outsourcing Professionals.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Outsourcing - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial

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 on collaborations and strategic partnerships between such providers.

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Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Neil Hirshman maintains an excellent reputation for his technology and outsourcing practice. He handles transactions including investments, joint ventures and acquisitions, with notable experience in cross-border matters. He co-leads the firm's technology and IP transactions practice from its Chicago office.
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Strengths

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  • Neil is a great partner who gives great practical advice.

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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