The ‘world class’ data and technology transactions team at Latham & Watkins LLP counts emerging start-ups as well as tech giants amongst its key roster of clients. Adopting a holistic approach by collaborating with the firmwide financial regulatory and data privacy teams, the practice routinely acts on high-value tech deals and has particular expertise handling projects involving AI, digital assets, and semiconductor design. The practice is led by Boston-based Sarah Gagan, who is well-versed in handling systems integration projects and complex licensing and development arrangements across the tech and life sciences sectors. Anthony Klein is based in Silicon Valley and concentrates on guiding clients through cross-border tech transactions. In Los Angeles, Ghaith Mahmood is recognized for his strengths in Metaverse and blockchain matters and also counsels clients on the IP and regulatory implications of NFT platforms. Clients come to Silicon Valley-based Michelle Ontiveros Gross for advice on the protection of tech assets and on matters relating to cloud computing and data security. Kieran Dickinson, who works from the Washington DC office, covers the structuring and negotiation of complex tech and IP licenses, while also demonstrating know-how in open-source software work.