As a firm focused on technology, we have experience with a broad range of technology transactions, including software licensing, consulting and systems integration arrangements, software development, equipment procurement, B2B and Internet-based transactions, distributor and VAR arrangements, technology joint ventures and fiber optic and network construction. Our wealth of experience translates into the ability to drive some of the best available technology terms and conditions in the industry.

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Representative Transactions

• At a time when Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) standards were virtually non-existent, we represented a communications company in a $1 Billion transaction involving development of voice-over-IP technology with Lucent Technologies. Since settled VoIP standards were virtually non-existent at that time, the development terms were especially complex.

• We were retained by a consortium of automotive manufacturers to lead negotiations for the acquisition of the technology platforms underlying the automotive industry B2B exchange. The transaction involved negotiations with two separate and competing technology platform providers. We also assisted in the formation of the B2B joint venture and the development of trading partner agreements for use with hundreds of suppliers to the automotive industry.

• We represented a communications company in a systems integration transaction that involved the integrator's provision of 2,000+ professionals to assist the company with the launch of its new business. The integration contract included provisions relating to product evaluation and the selection and implementation of over 50 systems, all of which were required to be installed and operational within 18 months.

• We have assisted many companies in connection with large-scale purchases of equipment, including communications switching equipment, network equipment (routers and gateways), PBX equipment, digital microwave systems, picture archive and communications systems and other medical equipment, all of which pose special challenges because of the mission-critical nature of the infrastructure. Points of emphasis include adherence to performance standards and credits, ongoing support and maintenance and commitments relating to supply depot and inventory requirements, mean-time-to-repair and equipment integration and interoperability.

• We represent clients in connection with their purchase and sale of technology solutions. In a series of transactions, we helped one client transfer and monetize technology that it had developed to serve its own internal business needs. Our representation included intellectual property rights investigation, work-for-hire assessments and sale of the technology products.

Vendor Experience

We have negotiated IT transactions with a large number of vendors, including: