Led by experienced professional Lori Lesser, the intellectual property team at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP are well-versed in a range of IP and privacy issues related to technology, artificial intelligence, software and cybersecurity. Based in New York, Lesser leads the practice and advises clients on all aspects of technology work including licensing, outsourcing, strategic agreements and corporate transactions. Caroline Geiger supports clients in technology related M&A, carve-outs, and financings, while James Talbot focuses on transactional IP including those related to technology development and outsourcing.
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- 'Everyone was excellent, responsive and capable of efficient contributions.'
Key clients
- Accountor Software
- Advanced Instruments
- Blackstone
- Blade Air Mobility, Inc.
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Circana
- Cvent
- EdgeConneX
- El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V.
- EQT
- First Advantage Corporation
- Global Blue
Work highlights
Advised Paramount Global in its $28 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Advised TIH in the sale of its McGriff Insurance Services business.
Advised El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V. in the completion of the acquisition, together with members of the Nordstrom family, of all shares of Nordstrom.
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Practice head
Lori Lesser
Other key lawyers
Caroline Geiger; James Talbot