Vincent Sanchez > DLA Piper LLP (US) > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper LLP (US) leverages its global network to focus on tech transactions and outsourcing projects across multiple jurisdictions. Global medical devices and pharma companies call upon the firm for strategic guidance on master outsourcing services agreements and digital transformations. Global co-chair Vincent Sanchez, who works in the Chicago and Los Angeles offices, advises high profile clients across a range of sectors, including the energy, life sciences and TMT industries, on post-contract matters pertaining to implementation, governance, audits and disputes as a result of sourcing relationships. Sanchez is a go-to for digital transformation and supply chain management support. San Diego-based Gregory Manter works with financial institutions and services companies on software and ERP implementation agreements as well as network field services. Dallas-stationed senior attorney Brian Joe is experienced in negotiating software licensing, development, distribution and service agreements for clients in the manufacturing, telecoms and consulting industries, and supports Sanchez on global facilities management outsourcing deals for big tech clients. Associate Joanna Sykes-Saavedra, with former in-house counsel experience, guides multinational clients through balancing risks with creative solutions, and is particularly noted for her assistance to overseas wagering technology companies with their transactions with government agencies. Mac Ferguson and Lana Turpie, in Dallas and San Diego respectively, are key members of the team for SaaS negotiations and hyperscaler contracts.

DLA Piper LLP (US) is commended for fielding a team of ‘very strong corporate transaction attorneys with significant relationships across growth capital’. In addition to advising on IP and technology-driven corporate and private equity M&A, the lawyers have good experience of cross-border IT and strategic sourcing transactions across a range of technologies, including AI, the Internet of Things, and blockchain. The multidisciplinary team also handles IP licensing and collaboration deals, and assists clients on complex international data transfer agreements. Chicago-based partner Vincent Sanchez  is the global co-chair of the firm’s technology transactions. Key partners include Victoria Lee, managing partner of the firm’s Silicon Valley office and former global co-chair of the firm’s technology sector group. Clients also recommend the ‘always available‘ corporate finance partner Randy Socol in San Diego. Gregory Manter  (San Diego) also has a good track record for outsourcing matters.