Ranking tables
Global USA Outsourcing
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Wiggin and Dana LLP
Band 4
- Covington & Burling LLP
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Daniel A Masur Mayer Brown LLP
- James L Alberg Pillsbury
- Michael S Mensik Baker McKenzie
- George KimballWiggin and Dana LLP
- Gregg KirchhoeferKirkland & Ellis
- Julian S MillsteinMoses & Singer LLP
Band 1
- Aaron M Oser Pillsbury
- Barbara Murphy Melby Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- David N Guedry McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Stephen D Nordahl Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Akiba SternLoeb & Loeb LLP
- Neil S HirshmanKirkland & Ellis
Band 2
- Brad L Peterson Mayer Brown LLP
- Jason D Krieser McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Shawn C Helms McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Stuart D Levi Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Vivian L Hanson Morrison Foerster
- William J Peters Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Edward J HansenNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
- Kenneth A AdlerLoeb & Loeb LLP
- Mark HeaphyWiggin and Dana LLP
- Robert FinkelWilmerHale
Band 3
- Adam Chernichaw Allen & Overy LLP
- Charles F. Hollis III Norton Rose Fulbright
- Jeffrey B Andrews Bracewell LLP
- Peter R George Baker McKenzie
- Randall S Parks Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Sarvesh Mahajan Crowell & Moring LLP
- Sean D. Christy Norton Rose Fulbright
- Vincent Sanchez DLA Piper LLP (US)
- William Tanenbaum Moses & Singer LLP
- Christopher D FordDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Todd A FisherKing & Fisher
Band 4
- Derek C Johnston Norton Rose Fulbright
- Elizabeth Zimmer Pillsbury
- James Steinberg Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- Jeffrey L Harvey Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Joshua S Ganz Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
- Michael L Pillion Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Nigel L Howard Covington & Burling LLP
- Samuel Kramer Baker McKenzie
- Vipul Nishawala Clifford Chance US LLP
- James R Paine JrHolland & Knight LLP
- Tamia SimonisWiggin and Dana LLP
Band 1
1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 1 |Market-leading outsourcing firm with extensive experience developing contracts with the industry's most significant providers. Regularly undertakes high-end transactional work, with outstanding credentials in technology matters and deep expertise in negotiating international and US business process sourcing. Represents blue-chip clients in the pharma, financial services and hospitality sectors, as well as in the automotive industry.1 PillsburyOutsourcing2023 | Band 1 |National group of customer-side outsourcing lawyers with a focus on complex strategic transactions. Has an excellent track record in high-value ITO and BPO deals, as well as business-transformative transactions. Proficient handling offshore outsourcing mandates, in addition to its acclaimed onshore practice. Enjoys a strong reputation for its adroit handling of cybersecurity and cloud-based matters. Frequently acts for corporations with vast and sensitive data holdings, including healthcare providers, insurers and leading financial institutions.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieOutsourcing2023 | Band 2 |High-profile practice with expertise in sophisticated BPO and ITO transactions. Specializes in multijurisdictional outsourcing contracts and their compliance with regulatory frameworks, alongside related strengths in international regulatory, telecom and intellectual property matters. Possesses a deep understanding of prevailing technology issues, such as data protection, privacy and cloud-based services. Clients are drawn from a wide range of industries including healthcare, food and drink, IT suppliers and retail.2 Mayer Brown LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 2 |Prominent name in ITO and BPO transactions and disputes, fielding a deep bench of dedicated practitioners with outstanding skills in dealing with domestic and offshore providers. Also adept at counseling clients on cloud computing, data licensing, robotic process automation and privacy compliance. Well versed in handling business transition agreements resulting from acquisitions, as well as negotiating amendments to service agreements. Its broad client base includes a number of household names in the financial services, retail, manufacturing and media sectors.2 McDermott Will & Emery LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 2 |Dedicated bench of expert outsourcing attorneys, regularly negotiating and structuring BPO arrangements and complex IT transactions. Also active handling tech and outsourcing-related issues resulting from M&A and private equity transactions. Acts for a range of leading outsourcing providers and major corporate clients, including in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and TMT sectors. Held in particularly high regard for its strengths in cloud computing work.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 2 |Offers impressive strengths in a broad array of domestic and international outsourcings, with notable expertise in emerging technologies such as automation, AI, blockchain and cloud computing. Draws on additional resources in areas such as privacy and employment law when advising on all stages of a transaction, including renegotiating and terminating service agreements. Acts for a diverse client base, which includes sourcing service providers as well as financial institutions and life sciences companies.2 Morrison FoersterOutsourcing2023 | Band 2 |High-quality outsourcing team fielding expertise in cutting-edge cloud service deals and infrastructure transactions. Represents businesses at all stages of the life cycle, with particular expertise negotiating multisource deals on behalf of multinational corporations. Its diverse client base features national and international companies in the financial services, healthcare and media sectors, among others. Leverages its impressive nationwide and international talent pool to advise on major cross-border deals.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Outsourcing2023 | Band 3 |International practice which leverages the firm's extensive global network to provide a wide range of assistance with cross-border outsourcing projects and broader technology deals. Fields a deep bench of attorneys with customer and supplier-side experience, spanning both BPO and ITO arrangements. Maintains an impressive profile, with a broad client base including insurance and technology companies, major retailers and telecom providers.3 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 3 |Proficient outsourcing practice, offering strengths across ERP implementation agreements and transactions involving SaaS, cloud-based deals, system integration agreements and facilities management. Attracts a broad client base, which includes public sector bodies and financial institutions, in addition to major retail, food and drink, and healthcare corporations. Offers additional strengths in ongoing contract management and compliance audits.
Band 4
4 Covington & Burling LLPOutsourcing2023 | Band 4 |Well-rounded practice advising across outsourcing, intellectual property and technology transactions, with a particular affinity for regulatory compliance and digital technology issues. Draws on a bench of attorneys located in key US markets and around the world. Experienced in handling technology and outsourcing matters across industry sectors as varied as sports, healthcare and financial services.