The lightning speed at which technology is evolving plays a lead role in today’s global economy, impacting virtually every industry. In this fast-paced, data-driven world it’s not enough to react to change, you must stay ahead of it, uncovering new and innovative ways to succeed.

Client Successes

• Represented Francisco Partners and TPG Capital in the announced $4 billion acquisition of Boomi from Dell Technologies.

• Represented Pamela Lopker, founder and controlling stockholder of QAD, in a definitive agreement for the company to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2 billion.

• Represented a major social network platform on a range of domestic and international privacy and cybersecurity matters across a number of business units and geographies.

• Secured a complete win for Microsoft in nationwide race and gender class action discrimination lawsuits.

• Represented Intel in its acquisition of Barefoot Networks, Inc., an emerging leader in Ethernet switch silicon and software for use in the data center.

Innovative Counsel for Tech Leaders

Our technology clients are some of the most innovative in the industry—creating change, driving innovation, and leveraging disruption in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

We understand that innovative companies demand innovative advisors. Our interdisciplinary global team has the industry experience and business savvy to help our clients develop, finance, leverage, and protect their most creative ideas, so they can deliver innovation that translates into commercial success.

Creative Solutions for Success

• We have a keen understanding of the major tech sectors, representing a wide variety of technology companies and financial institutions worldwide.

• Our lawyers have led some of the largest, most significant transactions in the tech space, including complex, multi-jurisdictional deals.

• Our litigators have a particular strength in Asia outbound patent disputes, helping companies as they seek to enforce their patents in the U.S., including before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Industry Recognition

• Band 1 ranking in the U.S., Chambers FinTech Guide

• Recognized for our expertise in Technology: Data Protection and Privacy by The Legal 500 US

• Named among the top IP teams by IAM Patent 1000