Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s sourcing and commercial transactions group is a destination practice some of the world’s biggest brands in sectors such as healthcare, pharma, automotive, retail, and media. Stephen D. Nordahl in New York, who co-chairs the practice, is regarded by peers and clients as one of the foremost outsourcing specialists in the market. His vast experience encompasses IT and BPO deals, and asset management outsourcing, as well as cross-border joint ventures, and strategic alliances. He recently worked with outstanding senior associate Ryan Oringer to assist advising the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider with a multi-tower outsourcing deal covering HR, IT, finance and accounting processes. Practice co-chair William Peters in Los Angeles, who experience includes a period as corporate counsel to a major ITO service provider and general counsel to a leading HR BPO services provider, is another highly regarded specialist. He recently acted for a multi-national hospitality company in several outsourcing and technology transactions, including software services to support its loyalty program. In New York, Daniel Angel and emerging partner talent Meghan Hungate also play pivotal roles in the practice, as does LA-based Kari Krusmark.
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Key clients
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Brighthouse Financial
- Brookfield Properties
- Cardinal Health
- Corebridge Financial
- GXO Logistics
- The Hertz Corporation
- Johnson & Johnson
- Marriott International
- Molson Coors Beverage Company
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Daniel Angel
William Peters
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Practice head
Stephen Nordahl; William Peters
Other key lawyers
Daniel Angel; Meghan Hungate; Ryan Oringer; Kari Krusmark