Leveraging the firm’s international presence, the global technology practice at White & Case LLP is strategically positioned to undertake a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions. The department routinely works with tech investors, private equity sponsors, and various corporations in the energy and semiconductor spaces. Expert Arlene Arin Hahn spearheads the team from New York and assists high-profile clients with disruptive tech and M&A transactions. Also in New York, Erin Hanson counsels the likes of Meta on transformative partnerships and non-traditional tech collaborations involving generative AI, while Burr Eckstut handles fintech matters relating to digital assets and financial market data. Andres Liivak is a further New York contact and focuses on emerging advanced health technologies, while Linda Sim concentrates on tech projects involving data, cloud-based services, and digital media from Los Angeles. Yixin Gong is reputed for her know-how in tech and IP work and is based in Silicon Valley. The practice has been strengthened by the arrival of New York-based Keith Hallam, who joined from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in March 2024, and who brings expertise in the digital aspects of corporate transactions.

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Key clients

  • EchoStar
  • Shutterstock
  • Saudi Aramco
  • Schneider Electric
  • F-Secure
  • Ministry of Finance of the Republic of El Salvador
  • Riverbed Technology
  • eMagin
  • ABM
  • NRG Energy
  • AutoCruitment
  • Pernod Ricard

Work highlights

  • Advised eMagin Corporation on entering into a definitive agreement with Samsung Display.
  • Advised F-Secure Corporation on its $223m acquisition of Lookout, Inc.
  • Advised Riverbed Technology on its sale to Vector Capital.

Lawyers

Leading lawyers
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arlene Arin Hahn

Other key lawyers

Erin Hanson, Burr Eckstut, Andres Liivak, Linda Sim, Yixin Gong, Keith Hallam