WilmerHale‘s tech team advises on complex tech transactions and licensing, specializing in M&A, outsourcing, venture capital, and technology licensing. In the Boston office, senior partner Jeff Johnson , co-chair of the technology transactions practice, advises on a wide range of tech transactions. Ariel Soiffer and Elese Hanson  also bring expertise, with Soiffer focusing on machine learning, AI, privacy, and fintech, and Hanson advising on pharma, biotech, digital health, medical tech, finance, and software.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The WH team is very strong in their domain knowledge. They are also very customer focused and will do what it take to get the task completed.'
  • 'I've worked with the tech transactions team at WilmerHale over the course of three startups and I can guarantee you, I will continue knocking on their door. They are fully aligned with the company, through the easy and the tough times. Their advocacy skills are world class, and allow us to focus on growing the company, knowing that we have the right team by our side.'

Key clients

  • Blue Apron
  • Bose

Work highlights

Advised Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber in their adoption of a new Oracle ERP system.
Practice head

Jeff Johnson

Other key lawyers

Elese Hanson; Ariel Soiffer