Technology
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 2
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+1 617 526 6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
In the highly competitive worlds of biotechnology and information technology, licensing transactions and strategic alliances can make the difference between success and failure. The attorneys in WilmerHale’s Technology Transactions and Licensing Practice—many of whom have backgrounds in computer engineering, biochemistry and other technical fields—collaborate closely with our corporate, licensing, intellectual property, regulatory and tax lawyers to negotiate agreements for clients across a broad spectrum of industries. They handle hundreds of complex joint ventures, strategic alliances, and outsourcing and licensing transactions each year, some of which span international borders, and their work often receives industry commendation for its significance in shaping the future of science and technology.
To learn more about our Technology Transactions and Licensing Practice, click here: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/technology-transactions-and-licensing
Chambers Review
WilmerHale has an active technology department that offers a variety of services. Its strong litigation team augments an impressive practice, which provides clients with expertise in venture capital financings, public offerings, M&A, outsourcing and licensing. Handles various transactions involving issues pertaining to cybersecurity and data privacy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The wide range of expertise and collaborative process between the different partners is effective and helpful."
"They're amazingly responsive and very attentive to the professionalism of their execution."
"The team has a wide range of capabilities that can be readily engaged as needed. They give experienced and nuanced advice."
"The wide range of expertise and collaborative process between the different partners is effective and helpful."
"They're amazingly responsive and very attentive to the professionalism of their execution."
"The team has a wide range of capabilities that can be readily engaged as needed. They give experienced and nuanced advice."
Notable Practitioners
Ariel Soiffer centers his work on technology sector transactional and advisory concerns. His clients include large scale and emerging businesses in the finance, education and telecommunications sectors.
"Ariel has always been great to work with. He knows what questions to ask to get us to the right solution."
"He had full mastery of the complexities of the deal both from a commercial and legal perspective. He was an excellent negotiator and helped guide us through numerous complex issues."
Jeffrey Johnson has a broad range of experience in handling a number of matters including M&A, IP and strategic alliances. He is particularly adept in matters concerning digital health and the use of AI in life sciences.
"He always provides a great perspective on what we are trying to do."
"Jeff is an absolute joy to work with. His advice has consistently allowed the negotiations to happen with much more speed and competence."