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Technology: Corporate & Commercial | USA

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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. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper LLP has a highly regarded technology practice that offers clients the benefit of an impressive network of offices on a national and international scale. Practitioners offer adroit counsel on a wide variety of sophisticated M&A and venture capital financings. Acts for public and private companies, with a strong track record for its work on behalf of emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs.
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  2. Shearman & Sterling LLP
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    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shearman & Sterling offers strength in the full range of M&A, financing and corporate governance on behalf of public, private and emerging companies. Noted strength in connection with the fintech, life sciences and medical device sectors, among others. Often called upon to act in transactions involving foreign entrepreneurs entering the US technology market.
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  3. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins LLP is home to an enviable selection of exceptional attorneys with extensive experience acting for a range of clientele from emerging companies to global corporations. Demonstrates a high level of technical expertise in technology issues affecting a range of industries, including software, life sciences, clean energy and digital media companies. Offers a multidisciplinary approach that integrates the firm's strengths in other relevant areas such as financing, IP, employment and tax.
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Band 2
  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts L.L.P. has an experienced technology team with a fine track record in M&A and capital markets transactions. Regularly engaged to advise on regulatory compliance issues and corporate governance matters. Frequently represents clients in the telecommunications and energy tech industries on licensing and development arrangements. Fields additional expertise in matters pertaining to the pharmaceutical, life sciences and media sectors. The firm provides ancillary support in handling cybersecurity and data privacy issues.
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  2. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a well-known firm with a sophisticated corporate practice, particularly with regard to technology and emerging growth businesses. Adept at handling M&A and private equity transactions, the team advises on all aspects of the business life-cycle for a range of public and private companies. Also offers notable expertise in corporate governance matters.
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Band 3
  1. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone, LLP is well placed to advise on an array of technology sector matters, ranging from software and IP licensing and development to strategic partnerships and joint ventures, with substantial strength in data privacy and cybersecurity. The firm brings to bear a team of technologically adept lawyers who are based in its Dallas office.
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  2. Jackson Walker LLP
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    Jackson Walker LLP
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jackson Walker LLP is well placed to advise technology sector companies at every level of maturity, from startups to public businesses, along with investors and other sources of funding. Work varies from the development, licensing and distribution of technology to corporate matters such as venture finance, acquisitions and joint ventures.
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  3. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Technology: Corporate & Commercial
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie LLP offers expertise in handling commercial contracts and intellectual property matters across numerous industries including software, healthcare and retail. The firm represents public companies and startups in complex licensing and strategic partnerships. It also offers further expertise in data security and privacy.
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