Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Technology
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Senior Statespeople
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Adam Chernichaw Allen & Overy LLP
Glenn Nash Sidley Austin LLP
Jeffrey D Osterman Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Jeffrey D. Neuburger Proskauer Rose LLP
John Chory Latham & Watkins LLP
John J Gilluly III DLA Piper LLP (US)- John P Brockland Hogan Lovells US LLP
Karen N Ballack Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Lori E Lesser Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP- Marcelo Halpern Perkins Coie LLP
- Melissa Krasnow VLP Law Group LLP
Nader A Mousavi Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Nigel L Howard Covington & Burling LLP
Peter Quittmeyer Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP- Peter R George Baker McKenzie
Sam Zabaneh Latham & Watkins LLP
Vipul Nishawala Clifford Chance US LLP- Vivian L Hanson Morrison Foerster
William Schwartz Morrison Foerster
William Tanenbaum Moses & Singer LLP
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1 Latham & Watkins LLPTechnology2023 | Band 1 |Latham & Watkins offers vast corporate and capital markets experience to public technology companies and underwriters in IPOs and high-value M&A transactions. The firm possesses cutting-edge expertise to assist emerging and growing tech companies through their seed financing rounds. Provides strong technology transactions know-how, complemented by a sophisticated regulatory and IP team. Acting for suppliers as well as customers, its impressive client base covers a broad range of sectors which have complex supply and network ecosystems, and are often strictly regulated, including food and drink, automotive, pharmaceuticals and financial services.
1 Mayer Brown LLPTechnology2023 | Band 1 |Mayer Brown is a 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.
1 Morrison FoersterTechnology2023 | Band 1 |Morrison Foerster has a 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.
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2 Baker McKenzieTechnology2023 | Band 2 |Baker McKenzie is a 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 DLA Piper LLP (US)Technology2023 | Band 2 |DLA Piper is an 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. The firm provides quality representation for technology focused venture capital funds during multiple rounds of high-value seed investments. Maintains an impressive profile, with a broad client base including insurance and technology companies, major retailers and telecom providers.
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3 Cooley LLPTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Cooley has a strong technology group with capabilities on both coasts. Broad client base ranges from startups to large multinationals in industries such as education, media, healthcare and retail. Proficient in domestic and cross-border technology transactions. The group represents leading technology companies in high-value strategic investments, acquisitions and sales. The firm possesses further prowess in structuring commercial contracts such as the negotiation of software licenses or business partnerships. The team is especially noted for its deep experience in innovative and disruptive technologies such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, machine learning and generative AI.
3 FenwickTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Fenwick has a well-known group of technology specialists with a broad knowledge base in the area. Fenwick represents household brand technology companies in their high-value transactions and complex commercial agreements. The firm is further adept in guiding emerging technology companies in multiround seed investments. It possesses expertise in new and cutting-edge fields such as AI and machine learning. Such deep expertise enables Fenwick to be a preeminent adviser across numerous fields including media, data management and analytics plus life sciences.
3 GoodwinTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Goodwin is a widely respected firm with coast-to-coast strength in technology work. Adept across a great many transactions in the space, including seed investments, IPOs and M&A. Additional expertise in data privacy and ancillary regulatory matters.
3 Perkins Coie LLPTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Perkins Coie is anactive group whose attorneys are sought after by a stable of clients composed of a number of leading technology companies. Boasts capabilities across a number of matters, including M&A, blockchain issues and AI, to name a few. Diverse sector expertise includes knowledge of the healthcare, financial services and entertainment spaces.
3 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has a 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.
3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPTechnology2023 | Band 3 |Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a dedicated technology and IP transactions team with experience of advising across tech-focused industries such as fintech, life sciences, consumer products and media. Capable of guiding clients through contract negotiations that center on technology, such as development, outsourcing and services agreements, and the tech aspects of corporate transactions such as M&A.
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4 Covington & Burling LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Covington & Burling offers a 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.
4 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Eversheds Sutherland has extensive experience handling matters often international in scope. Highly sought after to handle joint ventures, ITOs and BPOs. Specific areas of strength include handling privacy matters relating to cybersecurity, SaaS and cloud offerings. Notable expertise in innovative issues within the technology market such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Clientele drawn from blue-chips and global corporates in many sectors, including tightly regulated fields such as financial services and energy.
4 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian is an acclaimed technology group that is well regarded for its emerging company and venture capital experience. The firm represents both investors and technology companies in multiple rounds of high-value seed financing. It possesses further expertise in commercial arrangements such as in strategic collaborations. The group has further transactional capabilities, including the handling of buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. It utilizes broad knowledge of the technology sector to guide investors and emerging companies in areas such as virtual reality, data analytics, online platforms and digital media.
4 Kirkland & EllisTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Kirkland & Ellis' technology and outsourcing group comes highly recommended because of a strong background in complex IP and transactional matters. Acts for clients such as energy and healthcare companies on a range of domestic and cross-border IT and BPO deals, including digital transformations, strategic service arrangements and revenue cycle management. The firm leverages broad corporate and capital markets expertise to represent high-value M&A and private equity investments in the technology field. The group is further skilled in negotiating and drafting strategic collaborations and license agreements.
4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 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.
4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has a well-known technology group with capabilities on both coasts. Impressive track record in technology deal work, in which it is able to leverage its international network of offices to advise on cross-border transactions. Clientele includes a number of household-name technology companies.
4 Sidley Austin LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Sidley Austin has a much sought-after technology department whose broad stable of clients includes heavy-hitting startups and multinationals. It routinely advises in complex matters across the life sciences, financial services and social media spaces, among others. Leverages an extensive network of offices to advise on domestic and cross-border matters.
4 White & Case LLPTechnology2023 | Band 4 |White & Case has a transactional practice capable of handling everything from partnerships and joint ventures to M&A, outsourcing and intellectual property licensing. Also well positioned to provide counsel on product development, service procurement and related disputes. Clients include high-profile technology companies active in fields such as machine learning, blockchain and digital health.
4 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiTechnology2023 | Band 4 |Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has a highly regarded technology group with expertise across a broad variety of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters in the space. Represents clients operating in a number of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, renewables and AI.