Gregg Kirchhoefer is a partner of Kirkland & Ellis where he founded the Technology and IP Transactions and Outsourcing practice groups. His practice focuses on technology and IP matters, with particular emphases on agreements and counseling related to outsourcing (ITO, BPO, and other) agreements, IT agreements (ERP and software licenses and services agreements), strategic alliance agreements, IP and technology licenses, “As-A-Service” agreements, supply chain and distribution agreements, contract manufacturing agreements, and M&A agreements. His experience in outsourcing spans almost 40, years and, in that time, he has handled some of the largest, most comprehensive outsourcings in history. Gregg represents both customers and service providers in these type of matters. He is a Certified Outsourcing Professional and is an inductee in the IAOP Outsourcing Leadership Hall of Fame, has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, and has received numerous top tier rankings.
North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Chicago-based practice advises on an extensive range of matters, including ITO and BPO transactions, strategies for digital transformations, strategic alliances, commercial agreements, and licensing. Engaged by both customer and service providers, the firm is recognized for its experience in the healthcare, financial services, and utilities industries. Neil Hirshman offers expertise in the software development, patent, and tech licensing spheres and is recognized for his ability to handle both domestic and cross-border projects. Industry veteran Gregg Kirchhoefer concentrates on transactional matters, often handling issues in the software and telecoms spaces. Clients regularly rely on Todd Herst for assistance with licensing arrangements and the negotiation of complex tech and data transactions. Kevin Jacobsen‘s scope of work extends to IP-related transactions, in addition to handling transfer agreements and SaaS agreements.
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Key clients
- Charter Communications, Inc.
- SSM Health
- Huntsman
Work highlights
- Advised Charter Communications, Inc. on its joint venture with Comcast Corporation to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs.
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Neil's practice focuses on intellectual property and technology-related transactions, including outsourcing (business process and information technology), software development, licensing, telecommunications, commercial agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Neil has represented both customers and providers, domestically and internationally, in the outsourcing of functions including IT, human resources, F&A, procurement and call centers, among others. Neil also advises clients on intellectual property and technology issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and bankruptcies.
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Todd Herst is an associate in Kirkland's Chicago Technology & IP Transactions Practice Group, focusing on structuring and negotiating complex transactions involving technology, intellectual property, and data, including mergers and acquisitions, licensing arrangements, outsourcing/services arrangements, bankruptcy matters, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.