Strategic sourcing transactions are at the cornerstone of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, with key services in data-driven transactions and intellectual property. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Joel Harrison and Alison Beal. Harrison specialises in complex technology and outsourcing matters across the financial services, energy, technology, media, and healthcare sectors, and provides strategic advice on data protection and cybersecurity. Beal stands out for her work on cross-border outsourcing and tech transactions and is also equipped to handle ITOs, BPOs, collaborations, and externalisations.
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‘Subject matter expertise and sheer stamina demonstrated in getting deals done.’
'Alison Beal is superb. She has a technical understanding beyond her competitors and applies herself completely to a deal. When Alison is supporting us, I have complete confidence and I know that nothing will be missed.’
- 'Joel Harrison is simply a genius - a savant in both technological knowledge as well as a broad, almost professorial knowledge of so many aspects of the law.'
Key clients
- WPP; GroupM
- Diligenta, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Northern Trust
- SNOMED International
- Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Lawyers
Leading partners: IT
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Practice head
Joel Harrison; Alison Beal