Pritesh P Shah

Pri is co-head of Davis Polk’s IP & Commercial Transactions practice. He advises on complex carve-outs and spinoffs, as well as on IP, data privacy and technology aspects of transactions including commercial and licensing agreements, acquisitions, JVs, financings, IPOs, restructurings and strategic collaborations.

He has extensive experience on tech and commercial driven carve-outs and spinoffs, including advising on bespoke commercial and service agreements, such as IT stand-up and transition arrangements; software, algorithm and mobile apps; data monetization; brand and franchise licensing; programming rights; manufacturing, supply and distribution; e-commerce and IT outsourcing; and MVNO and IoT connectivity. Pri also advises clients on IP, data privacy and commercial issues related to AI and machine learning, the metaverse, NFTs, and blockchain and crypto related platforms.

Pri is one of Davis Polk’s two hiring partners and serves on the boards of iCivics and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.