Representing technology companies, including entrepreneurial startups and blue-chip global corporations, the technology transactions practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is capable of handling a wide range of matters, including technology related M&A, licensing, and data and AI technology related acquisitions. In New York, David Kappos spearheads the practice, and handles a range of complex intellectual property issues within the technology sector, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and protection of IP assets. Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea, focuses on software and AI matters as well as patent and copyright licensing and collaborations. Drawing from his corporate background, Nicholas Dorsey assists technology clients with various financial transactions. Other key members of the team include Ryan J. Wichtowski and Kathryn-Ann Stamm.
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Key clients
- CardWorks
- Endeavor (Special Committee)
- FactSet Research Systems
- IBM
- Just East Takeaway
- Oddity
- Outbrain
- Qualcomm
- TXSE Group
- The Walt Disney Company
- WiseTech Global
- Wiz
Work highlights
Represented Westinghouse and Brookfield in the strategic partnership with the U.S. Government and Cameco to construct at least $80bn of new nuclear reactors, accelerating the growth of nuclear energy and advancement of investment into AI capabilities in the United States using Westinghouse nuclear reactor technology.
Represented WiseTech Global in its $2.1bn acquisition of e2open, a U.S.based leading provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics value chain.
Represented TXSE Group in connection with securing approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of the Texas Stock Exchange’s Form 1 registration to operate as a national securities exchange.
Practice head
David J. Kappos
Other key lawyers
Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea; Nicholas Dorsey; Ryan J. Wichtowski; Kathryn-Ann Stamm