Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles multi-jurisdictional, high-value technology transactions and outsourcing matters. The firm offers a full spectrum of TMT expertise and is under joint leadership of Steven Farmer, who advises on M&A and investment deals, and Lee Rubin who focuses on complex technology transactions. Recent team hires include the addition of Laurence Lieberman, who joined as a partner from Taylor Wessing in November 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Steven Farmer always looks beyond the details and gives clear clarity on issues that arise.’
‘Pillsbury Law provide us the rare combination of service excellence with a personal feel. This is more important than ever given we are in a rapidly changing landscape within the technology sector, and their proactive support and guidance is helping us to stay ahead of regulatory and IP challenges and opportunities.’
Key clients
- 1stDibs
- Apkudo
Work highlights
Advised Axoni on the sale of its post-trade business to the London Stock Exchange Group.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Steven Farmer; Lee Rubin
Other key lawyers
Laurence Lieberman; Scott Morton