North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Arnold & Porter
In the outsourcing arena, Arnold & Porter has ample experience in the computer, financial services, and media sectors, often representing both providers and customers in ITO and BPO transactions. Working from the San Francisco office, tech transactions practice group head Thomas Magnani advises on matters at the intersection of tech, entertainment, and IP, frequently handling SaaS agreements and enterprise software licenses. New York-based Jenna Levy assists clients with the negotiation and drafting of agreements which involve the commercialization of new products and technologies. Denver-stationed Pantea Garroussi is frequently engaged by clients for advice on emerging technologies.
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Key clients
- Fullpower Technologies
- The Saul Zaentz Company
- Analytic Partners
- Rodan + Fields, LLC
- Cognizant/Project Two Trees and Project Pearl
- Lummus Technology
Work highlights
- Advised Fullpower Technologies on a number of strategic partnerships, including with NIKE, Tempur Sealy International, and Serta Simmons Bedding.
- Advised The Saul Zaentz Company on the $395m sale of Middle-Earth Enterprises to Embracer Freemode Iconic Holding Inc, a subsidiary of the Swedish gaming company Embracer Group.
- Advised Rodan + Fields on the negotiation of a strategic, long term managed IT services agreement, in addition to advising on various online contracting issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Magnani, Jenna Levy