A&O Shearman

Working across several sectors, the team at A&O Shearman represents both buy- and sell-side clients on a range of complex outsourcing and procurement transactions. Advising both startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, the firm covers various tech-related agreements, including cloud computing, the implementation of ERP solutions, and software licensing agreements. The offering is jointly led by New York-based Adam Chernichaw, who concentrates on ITO and BPO transactions as well as cloud and SaaS arrangements, and Silicon Valley’s Daren Orzechowski, who focuses on IP strategy work and digitalization projects in various tech industries. Alex Touma, based in San Francisco, handles transactions involving tech licensing, gaming, and software.