A&O Shearman offers ‘in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of technology’ to tech sector clients, encompassing various corporate, commercial and financial matters, as well as employment advice. The team is jointly directed by Frits Gerritzen and Gijs Linse. Gerritzen, an IP specialist, excels in structuring IP portfolios for both purchasers and vendors, as well as drafting and negotiating IP contracts. Linse’s focus lies in private M&A transactions, with a particular emphasis on carve-out and cross-border deals.
Testimonials
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‘Not only does the team have in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of technology, they also have good and valuable knowledge of industry developments and trends. People in the team are easy to work with and are responsive.'
'The A&O team is always available to help and has great response times. They are also very capable of translating our requests into concise and useful legal guidance that can be readily applied in our business context.'
Key clients
- Prosus
- The Dutch State