Overview

Companies continue to drive forward on transforming their operations to compete in ever-changing markets. The value of end-to-end digital delivery has only grown as AI and other analytic tools increase the value of data. The increasing value of data has spurred digital transformation not only for purposes of speed and cost efficiency, but also for purposes of profiting from “big data” insights. At the same time, regulatory and talent constraints have intensified, increasing the value of working with partners.

The lawyers in Mayer Brown’s Technology & IP Transactions practice have helped numerous leading companies working with partners in digital transformation programs. For example, we have supported SaaS, platform and other cloud migrations; ERP, RPA, AI/machine learning, IoT and other complex systems implementations; customer-facing, revenue-generating digital platform implementations; core system modernizations; development of software, devices and other technology; and transition and transformation. For digital transformation programs, we help to achieve consistency and efficiency across partner arrangements.

We are top-ranked by the most respected legal ranking services for our work. Most relevant, here, is that we are one of only two groups with a Bank 1 ranking in the USA Technology list in Chambers USA and Legal 500 has awarded us its top ranking in the US IT/Outsourcing for as long as the category has existed.

We are known for not just identifying risks and spot issues, but for delivering practical, pragmatic solutions. Clients rely on our lawyers for their commercial instincts, noting that “particular strengths are their subject matter knowledge, their prompt responses and their ability to quickly understand a client’s corporate culture.”

Recognition

Chambers Global

“Band 1” Ranking in IT/Outsourcing Globalwide 2008-2001; 2015-2019.
“Band 2” ranking in IT/Outsourcing Globalwide 2012-2014.
“Band 1” ranking in IT/Outsourcing USA 2009-2019.

“They are very good, and are able to communicate and synthesize information in a useful and easily understandable way. They are able to lead negotiations and talk to businesspeople in a way that evokes the responses. They are level-headed, calm and very deliberate throughout the process."

“…Mayer Brown is a force to be reckoned with.”

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Ranked as one of the top law firms in 2009 thru 2019 on The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors list for The Global Outsourcing 100™.

Law360

Technology Firm of the Year, 2016.

Global Sourcing Awards, UK

“Support Community Greats – Legal Advisors” 2018/2019.

Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards

TMT Law Firm of the Year (Hong Kong) 2018.

U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

“Law firm of the Year” in Information Technology Law 2016.
“Tier 1” Ranking in Information Technology Law National 2013-2024.
“Tier 1” Ranking in Information Technology Law Chicago 2013-2024.
“Tier 1” Ranking in Information Technology Law Washington DC 2013-2024.

Chambers USA

“Band 1” Ranking in IT/Outsourcing Nationwide for 18 consecutive years (2004-2023).
“Band 1” Ranking in Technology Nationwide 2023.
“Band 1” Ranking in Technology/Outsourcing District of Columbia 2008-2022.
“Band 1” Ranking in Technology/Outsourcing Illinois 2008-2023.

“They’re very practical in terms of trying to identify solutions and giving very good advice on areas where it is reasonable for us to compromise or, alternatively, where to hold our ground.”

“We have never been disappointed. They are worth their weight in gold.”

Chambers Greater China Region

“Band 2” Ranking in TMT 2022-2024.

Chambers Asia Pacific

“Band 2” Ranking in TMT 2011-2021.

"[O]ne of the biggest strengths of the team is their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. They understand the law very well and seek creative ways to accomplish their clients’ goals."

"[P]ractical and commercial."

"They provide good practical solutions and tips to reduce risk and achieve business objectives. They also help me think ahead of issues that need to be addressed at a business level."

"Undertakes impressive mandates for technology and telecommunications companies, and is supported by an equally impressive IP practice."

Chambers UK

“Band 3” Ranking in IT/Outsourcing 2016-2018.

“They complete work quickly, their advice is high-quality, and they're responsive to our needs.”

“Commercial focus, thoroughness, depth of thought and expert communication.”

“Highly regarded outsourcing practice noted for its international reach. Advises on business-critical projects, often at the vanguard of technology, such as big data analytics and cloud services.”

The Legal 500 US

“Tier 1” Ranking in Outsourcing/Information Technology 2008-2023.
Ranked “Team of the Year” in Media, Technology and Telecoms: Outsourcing Category for 2014.

Mayer Brown is “very high quality; the lawyers are responsive, thorough, business-minded, and experts in their field.”

“Strategic, thoughtful and extremely well organized.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Serves an impressive list of high-end clients, covering matters such as data privacy, cloud services and technology agreements as well as e-commerce work.

Provides very insightful advice to clients across a range of TMT matters including data privacy, cloud computing and fintech.