Technology & IP Transactions

Mayer Brown’s Technology & IP Transactions lawyers help clients to maximize value and avoid costly pitfalls in technology and intellectual property deals. We are top-ranked by the most respected legal ranking services for our work. For example, we are one of only two groups with a Band 1 ranking for USA Technology in Chambers USA, and Legal 500 has awarded us its top ranking in US IT/Outsourcing for as long as the category has existed. We bring market knowledge, experience, bench strength, technology background and commercial perspective to help clients innovate, collaborate, reduce cost and improve operations in commercial and corporate deals.

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
• Firm of the Year, 2016-2020

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, 2019

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 2013-2021
• “Tier 1” Ranking in Information Technology Law Chicago 2013-2021
• “Tier 1” Ranking in Information Technology Law Washington DC 2013-2021

Chambers Global

• “Band 1” Ranking in IT/Outsourcing Globalwide 2008-2001; 2015-2018
• “Band 2” ranking in IT/Outsourcing Globalwide 2012-2014; 2019-2021
• “Band 1” ranking in IT/Outsourcing USA 2009-2021

“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.”

Chambers USA

• “Band 1” Ranking in Outsourcing Nationwide for 18 consecutive years 2004-2023
• “Band 1” Ranking in Technology Nationwide 2021-2023
• “Band 1” Ranking in Technology & Outsourcing District of Columbia 2008-2022
• “Band 1” Ranking in Technology & Outsourcing Illinois 2008-2023
• “Band 2” Ranking in Fintech USA, 2020

“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.”

"The team is excellent. They're very responsive, and they really work to listen to our needs and find a way to resolve any issues or deal with any situation that may need legal help."

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

Chambers Greater China Region

• “Band 2” Ranking in TMT 2022, 2023.

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.
• “Tier 1” Ranking in Fintech USA 2020-2023

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 practitioners are very personable and easy to work with and bring considerable experience to bear on contract matters to complete them in an efficient and pragmatic manner.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

• “Tier 2” Ranking in TMT 2020-2023.

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.

China Law & Practice Awards

• TMT Law Firm of the Year (International) (2019)