Technology, Mobility & Connectivity
The technology industry is disrupting business as we know it, with immense pressure to stay ahead of the curve in an environment which is rapidly changing. Seyfarth attorneys have deep experience in the technology industry and understand these pressures and the challenges that come with them. By staying ahead of the issues, we help clients prepare for what may be next.
HOW WE HELP
We apply our coordinated interdisciplinary legal acumen to solve the most pressing legal issues of clients in the technology industry. In addition to representing some of the world’s largest and most established technology companies, we also represent technology start-ups, small and medium-sized technology enterprises, and other companies (such as suppliers and customers) which are involved in the technology ecosystem in some way. Our work in the technology space spans more than 170 countries around the globe, allowing us to offer broad industry insights that go beyond a single market.
Focused on major areas of relevance to the tech industry, Seyfarth is one of only a handful of firms to offer a dedicated data center practice with a team of experienced attorneys who have their hands on the pulse of this ever-changing industry. Our interdisciplinary Blockchain Technologies team counsels clients and interfaces with regulators to solve legal issues presented by this emerging technology. Our Technology Transactions practice supports clients across the full spectrum of their transactional needs in the technology space, including outsourcing, creating, enhancing, licensing, protecting, selling and acquiring technology and intellectual property assets. The firm’s Global Privacy & Security (GPS) Team successfully and proactively navigates clients through an increasingly complex web of laws, regulations, and enforcement actions relating to data privacy and security on a global basis.
THE SEYFARTH EXPERIENCE
We are not only known for delivering exceptional client service and outstanding results, but also for doing so in true partnership with clients through our acclaimed service delivery platform. This innovative approach, which combines our vast legal acumen with process design and robust technology resources, sets us apart in the market. We continually demonstrate and provide value through a clear understanding of client needs and desired outcomes, transparent communication and collaboration, right-sized staffing approaches, and the use of data to drive alternative fees.
- International Privacy. Devised and assisted one of the world’s largest technology companies in implementing a global HR-related data privacy compliance strategy to facilitate its lawful collection, use, movement and retention of its 90,000 workers’ personal information around the world in more than 100 countries. This was one of the largest and most complex projects of its type ever completed.
- International Employment Law. Assisted a leading multinational technology company with a $3.3 billion post-acquisition employee integration of employees into our client’s existing entities across Asia, including developing strategies for integration, redundancies and harmonization of conditions of employment.
- Corporate/Commercial. Represented a Fortune 500 global computer security software company in the large-scale, complex outsourcing of its facilities management services around the globe. The project covered more than 50 countries and included almost all of our client’s facilities. The project scope addressed $100+ million in annual spend.
- Corporate/Commercial. Represented a financial services client in the outsourcing of all legacy IT infrastructure supporting its banking operations and applications, including mission-critical banking applications. Seyfarth was responsible for guiding the client through the RFP process and the legal structuring, drafting, and negotiation of all legal aspects of the deal, including complex corporate and employment terms. In particular, Seyfarth led internal workshops with the relevant business units to draft all relevant schedules and work orders. Seyfarth also led the drafting and negotiation of the pricing schedules and exhibits, which reflected a fixed price methodology with corresponding ARC/RRC adjustments.
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The technology industry is disrupting business as we know it, with immense pressure to stay ahead of the curve in an environment which is rapidly changing. Seyfarth attorneys have deep experience in the technology industry and understand these pressures and the challenges that come with them. By staying ahead of the issues, we help clients prepare for what may be next.
HOW WE HELP
We apply our coordinated interdisciplinary legal acumen to solve the most pressing legal issues of clients in the technology industry. In addition to representing some of the world’s largest and most established technology companies, we also represent technology start-ups, small and medium-sized technology enterprises, and other companies (such as suppliers and customers) which are involved in the technology ecosystem in some way. Our work in the technology space spans more than 170 countries around the globe, allowing us to offer broad industry insights that go beyond a single market.
Focused on major areas of relevance to the tech industry, Seyfarth is one of only a handful of firms to offer a dedicated data center practice with a team of experienced attorneys who have their hands on the pulse of this ever-changing industry. Our interdisciplinary Blockchain Technologies team counsels clients and interfaces with regulators to solve legal issues presented by this emerging technology. Our Technology Transactions practice supports clients across the full spectrum of their transactional needs in the technology space, including outsourcing, creating, enhancing, licensing, protecting, selling and acquiring technology and intellectual property assets. The firm’s Global Privacy & Security (GPS) Team successfully and proactively navigates clients through an increasingly complex web of laws, regulations, and enforcement actions relating to data privacy and security on a global basis.
THE SEYFARTH EXPERIENCE
We are not only known for delivering exceptional client service and outstanding results, but also for doing so in true partnership with clients through our acclaimed service delivery platform. This innovative approach, which combines our vast legal acumen with process design and robust technology resources, sets us apart in the market. We continually demonstrate and provide value through a clear understanding of client needs and desired outcomes, transparent communication and collaboration, right-sized staffing approaches, and the use of data to drive alternative fees.
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- International Privacy. Devised and assisted one of the world’s largest technology companies in implementing a global HR-related data privacy compliance strategy to facilitate its lawful collection, use, movement and retention of its 90,000 workers’ personal information around the world in more than 100 countries. This was one of the largest and most complex projects of its type ever completed.
- International Employment Law. Assisted a leading multinational technology company with a $3.3 billion post-acquisition employee integration of employees into our client’s existing entities across Asia, including developing strategies for integration, redundancies and harmonization of conditions of employment.
- Corporate/Commercial. Represented a Fortune 500 global computer security software company in the large-scale, complex outsourcing of its facilities management services around the globe. The project covered more than 50 countries and included almost all of our client’s facilities. The project scope addressed $100+ million in annual spend.
- Corporate/Commercial. Represented a financial services client in the outsourcing of all legacy IT infrastructure supporting its banking operations and applications, including mission-critical banking applications. Seyfarth was responsible for guiding the client through the RFP process and the legal structuring, drafting, and negotiation of all legal aspects of the deal, including complex corporate and employment terms. In particular, Seyfarth led internal workshops with the relevant business units to draft all relevant schedules and work orders. Seyfarth also led the drafting and negotiation of the pricing schedules and exhibits, which reflected a fixed price methodology with corresponding ARC/RRC adjustments.
Related News & Insights
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Legal Update
08/08/2024
BIS Publishes Interim Final Rule on “Standards-Related Activities"
-
Legal Update
03/05/2024
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-
Legal Update
02/15/2024
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-
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12/18/2023
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Recognition
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Recognition
08/26/2022
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Recognition
05/16/2022
Seyfarth’s Puya Partow-Navid Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2022 Top 100 Lawyers List
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Recognition
01/13/2022
Seyfarth Recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
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Recognition
05/22/2020
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