Ariel Soiffer > WilmerHale > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Highlighted for its anti-money laundering expertise, WilmerHale is knowledgeable in fintech M&A and venture capital financing. On the contentious side, the practice is also geared to handle contractual, intellectual property, and regulatory disputes. In New York, Robert Finkel co-leads the team and is thoroughly experienced in technology transactions, for which Boston-based Ariel Soiffer is also a key contact. Also co-lead of the practice, Washington DC-based Franca Harris Gutierrez leads the firm’s financial institutions practice and counts domestic and international banks, mortgage servicers, and student loan servicers on her client roster. Michael Dawson often advises trade associations on corporate governance, consumer protection, and economic sanctions, while Stephanie Evans is noted for her transactional capabilities. Andre Owens’ practice encompasses securities trading matters, New York-based Tiffany Smith is well-versed in broker dealer as well as cryptocurrency regulatory compliance, and Zachary Goldman is praised as ‘outcome focused and diligent.’ 

WilmerHale’s outsourcing team acts for a roster of banking, financial services, and insurance sector clients on both domestic and international deals. The firm handles traditional outsourcing transactions, newer multi-vendor strategies, deals realted to emerging technologies, and the incorporation of cloud sourcing models. Industry veteran Robert Finkel is based in New York and has extensive experience in representing major corporations in complex outsourcing deals. Finkel also frequently structures and negotiates complex service arrangements. From the Boston office, Ariel Soiffer handles ITO and BPO work and regularly assists clients with transactions involving AI, cybersecurity, and IP elements.

Representing both startups and established companies, WilmerHale concentrates on licensing, M&A in the sech sector, and outsourcing, maintaining a diverse roster of clients operating in the biotech, education, healthcare, and financial services industries. Boston-based Jeff Johnson spearheads the practice and focuses on SaaS agreements, cybersecurity contracts, and the drafting of licensing agreements related to AI products. Johnson is also regularly sought out by clients to advise on patent commercialization. Also in Boston is Ariel Soiffer, who guides clients through various transactions involving machine learning, cybersecurity, and fintech, while San Francisco-based Mat Trachok assists clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors with matters at the intersection of tech and IP considerations.