Mr Jeffrey Harvey > Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP > Richmond, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
RIVERFRONT PLAZA, EAST TOWER
951 EAST BYRD STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23219
VIRGINIA
United States

Work Department

Outsourcing, Technology and Commercial Contracting, Outsourcing, Commercial Contracting and Contract Lifecycle Management, Corporate Transition and Integration Services, Digital Commerce, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Software Audits, Corporate

Position

Partner

Career

Jeff Harvey chairs Hunton’s Global Outsourcing and Technology practice. His practice focuses on large-scale, global business process and IT outsourcing transactions, including related technology transactions. He has negotiated, documented and assisted with significant outsourcing and other information technology transactions valued at several billion dollars. Recent deals include IT infrastructure, ERP/SAP implementation, full-scale banking information technology solutions, Software as a Service (SaaS), global e-commerce solution implementation, cloud computing, service desk, application development/maintenance, internet hosting, call center, and content management outsourcing transactions for Global 2000 companies across a variety of industries. Mr. Harvey advises clients throughout the lifecycle of the typical information technology transaction, from the RFP stage, through the down-selection of vendors, negotiations, and execution / post-execution (including change management and breach analysis). He also has significant experience handling software and information technology audit responses, and advising on emerging technologies related to generative AI, the metaverse, social media, marketing, and mobile. Mr. Harvey was previously recognized as a BTI “Client Service All-Star.”

Memberships

Admitted to the Virginia State Bar

Education

  • JD, University of Richmond School of Law, 1999
  • BA, Government, The College of William & Mary, 1995

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has an experienced cross-disciplinary technology group with expertise in commercial contracts, outsourcing, IP and software licensing, M&A and joint venture agreements. The firm has recently advised several clients in the development and implementation of AI and machine learning technologies, including related issues on data privacy, ownership and rights. Jeffrey Harvey leads the well-regarded team from Richmond. Other key partners include IP co-head Tyler Maddry and Cecilia Oh in Washington DC. Randall Parks and Andrew Geyer in Richmond are also key.

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s outsourcing team routinely undertakes multi-tower information tech and business process outsourcing matters, which includes various information management services and logistical support functions.  Jeffrey Harvey and Andrew Geyer lead global mandates, with the former the go-to for ITO and the latter the key contact for BPO. Randall Parks and Cecilia Oh, in Washington DC work alongside Harvey and Geyer on RFP and multi-vendor negotiations, with Oh also the main contact for clients in the financial services sector, providing advice on payment processing agreements, record management services and wealth management functions. Promoted to counsel in early 2022, Sharon Harrington and DC-based Jessica Yeshman are key names for clients in the retail, healthcare and financial services sectors. Senior associate Christina Edwards continues to be a key member of the team, drafting commercial, licensing and technology agreements. Watson Seaman is a key name to note for clients seeking advise on supply chain and business operations outsourcing transactions. Lawyers are in Richmond unless otherwise stated.