Technology
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden represents clients through all stages of an outsourcing project, from preparing the initial RFP and facilitating vendor selection to negotiating all aspects of the definitive agreement and schedules. We handle outsourcing arrangements across all industries, including those relating to information technology (IT) services, call centers, human resources functions, procurement and enterprise-wide business processes.
Skadden was ranked among the leading firms in Information Technology by U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2017.
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is praised for its dominant M&A practice, which includes a notable focus on technology transactions. Its expertise includes software licensing, fintech development, cybersecurity counseling and cloud computing negotiations. The team counts a number of leading investors, technology companies, retailers and financial institutions among its distinguished client base. It is highly experienced in assisting with outsourcing matters relating to call centers, HR and core business processes.
Work Highlights
- Skadden represented the National Hockey League in a multiyear partnership deal with NFT platform provider Sweet to allow the NHL, the NHL Players' Association and the NHL Alumni Association to offer NFTs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden is well respected and it has some pretty hardcore litigators."
"Skadden is well respected and it has some pretty hardcore litigators."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Levi is co-head of the IP and technology group. He is recommended for all manner of technology licensing transactions, fintech development arrangements, outsourcings and joint ventures. He advises on the latest developments and requirements in website and technology policy, IP and data protection law.
"Stuart Levi is extremely talented and is our go-to person for IP matters."