Technology Transactions

In an era defined by accelerated digital transformation, Paul Hastings’ Technology Transactions practice provides sophisticated legal counsel to companies, investors and innovators navigating the evolving intersection of law, business and emerging technologies. Our team advises on a broad spectrum of technology-driven matters, including complex transactions, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. We help clients accelerate growth, protect critical assets and remain competitive in a rapidly changing global marketplace.

We have deep expertise across key areas, including:

• Technology Transactions & Complex Commercial Agreements: Advising on the structuring, negotiation and execution of technology development, licensing, SaaS, AI, cloud and strategic alliance agreements.
• Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies: Guiding clients through the legal and ethical complexities of AI development and adoption, including compliance, governance, commercialization and risk management.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments: Structuring and executing technology-focused M&A, venture capital transactions and joint ventures.
• Data Licensing & Monetization: Structuring data licensing, sharing and commercialization agreements to help companies unlock value from proprietary datasets while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Intellectual Property Strategy & Monetization: Helping companies develop, protect and commercialize critical IP assets.
• Regulatory & Compliance Matters: Advising on the evolving legal frameworks governing AI, fintech, digital assets and other cutting-edge technologies.

With a global footprint and a deep understanding of the technology ecosystem, we are a trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading technology companies, investors and financial institutions. Our interdisciplinary approach — integrating transactional, regulatory and litigation capabilities — enables us to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions that help clients innovate with confidence.

Industry Recognition

Honored by Managing Intellectual Property in its IP Star awards in the Bio/Life Sciences, Copyright and Patent Contentious categories.

Named a Top Trade Secrets Law Firm in the U.S. for the past nine years by The Legal 500.

Consistently recognized as outstanding by The Legal 500, Chambers USA and other industry guides.