At Mayer Brown, the outsourcing department handles an extensive scope of matters, ranging from ITO and BPO transactions as well as managed services outsourcing agreements to contract interpretation. The firm also displays strengths in advising on HR outsourcing, legacy and emerging technology procurement, data protection, and site services outsourcing matters. Brad Peterson spearheads the firm’s global tech and IP transactions practice and illustrates expertise in supply chain arrangements, AI solutions and data monetization projects. Peterson also assists clients with platform and marketplace services and projects involving the development and commercialization of emerging technologies. Marina Aronchik's practice centers around digital services and data sharing agreements, while Joe Pennell is a trusted adviser for issues relating to digital transformation as well as ERP and blockchain transactions. Paul Chandler is entrusted by clients to handle the development, implementation, and distribution of software, in addition to the creation of OSS policies. Stationed in both the Palo Alto and San Francisco offices, Rohith George is recognized for his work in negotiating and executing SaaS agreements as well as assisting with IT issues relating to complex corporate transactions. Unless otherwise mentioned, all listed individuals are based in Chicago.

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'Mayer Brown did a fantastic job for us on a huge technology outsourcing agreement. It required intense subject matter expertise, coordination, and project tracking. After working with a number of top firms, Mayer Brown has been the most impressive when it comes to contract negotiations.'
'Joe Pennell and the team put on an absolute master class in contract negotiations and drafting. Joe had a client-first mentality and was able to translate the gap between legal and business needs with ease. I've never seen a more complicated agreement that was handled with such professionalism and expertise.'

Key clients

Los Angeles Clippers
Sasser Family Companies

Work highlights

Represented a global medical equipment and supply company in negotiating an outsourcing agreement for ITO, ADM, and AMS services.
Representing Sasser Family Holdings, Inc., a Sasser Family Company, in a staff augmentation outsourcing with Cloudstaff USA LLC.
Advised a provider of retail technology and SaaS solutions on outsourcing product engineering, ADM, IT F&A, procurement and other BPO functions.

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