The technology transactions practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) maintains a strong position in the market and undertakes both domestic and cross-border work involving tech M&A deals, IP licensing, and open-source software expertise. Victoria Lee anchors the team’s offering and is frequently sought out by emerging startups, venture backed companies, and established tech corporations to undertake both tech and IP-related work. San Diego and Dallas-based Mark Lehberg concentrates on commercial transactions involving emerging tech such as AI and NFTs, while Jeffrey Aronson is well-versed in assisting major public companies with matters relating to software, hardware, and patent licensing. The ‘professional and knowledgeable’ Chung Wei is recognized for his know-how in structuring and negotiating SaaS transactions and supply agreements, while Christopher Stevenson covers open-source software and e-commerce work. Unless otherwise mentioned, all named individuals are stationed in Palo Alto.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Timely and efficient. As we have similar contracts with a growing number of clients, they do a great job in standardizing language in accordance with our growth and product development.'

  • 'Chung Wei is efficient, professional and knowledgeable, and I respect his judgment. He builds a strong reputation for representing our interests while also solving problems and keeping our business outcomes as the primary goal.'

  • ‘Always responsive, cutting edge, and phenomenal attorneys in the relevant areas of expertise.’

  • ‘They're able to balance commercial aspects of the business with the legal guidance, and they are experts in their fields.’

Key clients

  • Wheels Up Partners, LLC
  • Deere & Company
  • Litera
  • TA Associates
  • UpHealth Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented a wireless tech company in its acquisition of a privately held company that develops and manufactures next generation CPU-less chipsets.
  • Advised a licensor of tech and software used for designing semiconductors on the drafting and negotiation of a series of licensing agreements.
  • Represented the developer and vendor of a sales engagement platform in negotiating a broad strategic alliance with one of the world’s largest data analytics companies.

Lawyers

Leading lawyers
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Victoria Lee

Other key lawyers

Mark Lehberg, Jeffrey Aronson, Chung Wei, Christopher Stevenson