Situated within a globally integrated network, the team at Morrison Foerster handles complex outsourcing transactions involving cloud computing, emerging technologies, and data analytic tools. With sector expertise in logistics, insurance, and healthcare spaces, the firm also demonstrates skill in the fintech industry. New York’s Vivian Hanson chairs the sourcing practice and covers global ITO and BPO deals in addition to advising on SaaS agreements and IP licenses. Aaron Rubin chairs the tech transactions group in San Francisco and focuses on advising established and emerging companies on consumer electronics and AI deals. Boston-based Matthew Karlyn demonstrates commercial life sciences know-how and assists clients with business transactions related to the procurement and commercialization of life sciences and tech products. In New York, Joan Warrington’s scope of work includes retail financial services and emerging payment agreements, while Anthony Ramirez negotiates a wide range of outsourcing deals and content and data licenses.

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Key clients

  • Royal Caribbean

Work highlights

  • Advised Royal Caribbean in connection with its co-brand credit card relationship with the Bank of America, and its merchant processing arrangements with Fiserv, Bank of America, Worldpay, and American Express.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vivian Hanson

Other key lawyers

Aaron Rubin, Matthew Karlyn, Joan Warrington, Anthony Ramirez