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Technology & Outsourcing | USA

Illinois

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 they 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. Kirkland & Ellis
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    Kirkland & Ellis
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Kirkland & Ellis is a highly visible technology transactions and IP practice. Skilled attorneys command respect for their deep-rooted knowledge in areas such as software licensing, technology transfer and outsourcing. Draws on the knowledge, experience and resources of the wider firm's corporate and private equity practitioners. Acts for well-known domestic and international clients drawn from the financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and travel sectors, among others.
  2. Mayer Brown LLP
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    Mayer Brown LLP
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Mayer Brown LLP continues to be a major player in both the communications and the technology outsourcing markets. A large, well-balanced team of lawyers delivers across a broad spectrum of market sectors including finance, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. A leader in telecommunications litigation and arbitration as well as multisourcing and offshoring. Attorneys regularly appear before the FCC as well as state and federal courts.
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Band 2

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie demonstrates impressive technology and outsourcing abilities. Manages a wide range of issues for international and US companies including privacy, risk management and e-commerce. Practitioners are well known for extensive expertise in issues involving open-source software, data protection and management of various technology disputes.
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Band 3

  1. Faegre Drinker
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    Faegre Drinker
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Faegre Drinker offers formidable expertise in the technology sector. A leading name in a number of specialized areas, such as systems acquisitions, IT aspects of healthcare, and information security and privacy. Has ongoing relationships with companies in the software, retail and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Particularly noted for assisting household-name companies with the management of their IT and data portfolios.
  2. Loeb & Loeb LLP
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    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Loeb & Loeb LLP has a distinguished team which offers counsel on a number of technology transactions and outsourcing matters including contract negotiations, M&A, BPOs and licensing, to name a few. Active across a range of sectors, it advises organizations in the retail, financial and healthcare services, among others. Particularly noted for an awareness of issues surrounding information security, data governance and emerging technologies.
  3. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie LLP is recognized for its broad technology practice both in North America and internationally. Expertly assists a range of clients from emerging companies to multinational corporations with various transactions within the aerospace, digital advertising and banking sectors.
  4. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Technology & Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin LLP is a global firm with a comprehensive technology transactions and communications practice. Deals with high-value acquisitions of both technology companies and their assets and services, and complex sourcing relationships. Works with clients in several industries including financial services and digital media. Practitioners offer additional sector proficiency in automotive, insurance, manufacturing and healthcare. Supported by the firm's IP litigation and regulatory practices.