Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

The New York-based team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises domestic and international clients on various matters, including standalone tech projects, tech-related M&A deals, and matters at the intersection of tech and IP issues. The firm also handles tech development agreements, e-commerce operations, and marketing arrangements. Frank Azzopardi oversees the practice and has demonstrable experience in the negotiation and structuring of complex tech transactions as well as in advising on various IP matters. Azzopardi is ably supported by Pritesh Shah, who is well-versed in counseling clients on data privacy issues and also advises on bespoke commercial agreements relating to machine learning, software, and data monetization. Matthew Bacal is a key contact within the department and assists clients with various tech and media transactions while also handling copyright and generative AI matters.