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Outsourcing | USA

California

Technology focuses on contractual agreements in the technology field and includes transactional matters such as M&A and financing. Law firms often work with clients such as investors or startup enterprises on a range of business issues including employment law, strategic alliances and joint ventures, stock exchange listings, mergers, acquisitions and corporate governance issues. E-commerce arrangements, licensing agreements, strategic alliances and blockchain/cryptocurrency-related work will also be considered, in addition to cybersecurity matters. IP mandates are also included in this section, although shouldn’t represent the majority of the submission as we include separate IP categories in most states. Along with technology companies, typical clients will also include blue-chip corporations from all industries, investors, financial services institutions and fintech companies Outsourcing covers legal aspects of the transfer of business administration and services to external providers, both domestically and internationally. The section includes every variation of this process, including IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing, and legal process outsourcing. Occasionally unsuccessful outsourcing contracts can result in disputes and this type of work is also covered in the section.

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Band 1

  1. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a preeminent outsourcing practice with a comprehensive team of expert technology lawyers. Possesses deep expertise in the IT and computing industries, while also regularly representing clients in the automotive, healthcare, engineering and hospitality sectors. Excels in BPO and ITO initiatives and well versed in issues concerning offshoring and shared services. Also noted for its handling of outsourcing renegotiations and restructuring, as well as outsourcing-based strategic alliances.
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Band 2

  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter is an experienced and highly capable practice with particular expertise in BPO and ITO. Noted for advising both suppliers and buyers on outsourcing arrangements in the USA, as well as those with significant cross-border elements. Represents clients in a range of sectors, including automotive, financial services and software services. Provides further expertise in commercial transactions and routinely handles complex licensing, strategic partnerships and SaaS arrangements.
  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper LLP has a broad practice with a large roster of attorneys well equipped to handle sophisticated technology transactions for clients from a number of industries, including healthcare, retail and hospitality. Strong expertise in IT, advising on cloud computing matters and software and internet licensing issues. Also noted for its adept handling of M&A, joint ventures and other commercial transactions. Covers cross-border work, with impressive international links to its foreign offices.