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 LLP in November 2024.
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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.’
‘Steven Farmer and Scott Morton have continued to provide a superb service. Their reliability, flexibility and attention to detail have not gone unnoticed and we feel valued as a client.’
‘We worked closely with Steve Farmer on a range of legal issues. Steve took the time to fully understand the business, how data flows between my company and our clients and importantly explained the issues in a concise details manner that enabled me to understand very complex legal issues.'
‘Pillsbury’s TMT practice combines deep regulatory expertise with a highly commercial and responsive approach. The team is quick to understand complex business models and provides clear, actionable guidance, especially in fast-moving areas like privacy, telecom, and emerging tech. We’ve valued their cross-disciplinary coordination and ability to offer practical solutions under tight timelines.’
‘Steven Farmer stands out for his deep expertise in privacy and data governance, particularly in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements. He consistently provides clear, business-oriented advice, even in areas where the regulatory landscape is evolving or uncertain.'
Key clients
- 1stDibs
- Apkudo
- AT&T
- Axoni
- Checkout.com
- G.Network Communication|s
- Gorilla| Technology Group
- HM Electronics
- iFlytek
- Insight Surgery
- Kinhub
- Meta Platforms
Work highlights
Advised Axoni on the sale of its post-trade business to the London Stock Exchange Group.
Advised HM Electronics on global tech regulatory compliance including in relation to the roll out of various cutting-edge AI solutions which improve customer experience.
Advised financial services clients including State Street and PNC Bank through intricate tech regulatory and cyber resilience related regulation which is of critical importance.
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