At Clifford Chance, the growing technology transactions practice is well-equipped to serve clients in the financial services, telecoms, software, and retail industries. The firm offers guidance on IP protection, AI and data strategy, and platform development work. Devika Kornbacher leads the department from Houston and draws from her extensive tech experience to advise on cybersecurity compliance and commercialization agreements. In Washington DC, Megan Gordon concentrates on fintech and crypto projects, while New York-based Violetta Kokolus handles AI and quantum computing matters. Houston lawyer Ricky Legg advises clients on the protection and licensing of IP and tech rights, while in New York, Brian Yin focuses on data transactions and privacy laws.
Testimonials
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- 'The Clifford Chance LLP technology transactions practice is the best in its class. They provide their clients with solutions-oriented advice and services. They craft agreements that navigate not only complex tech concepts, but also the delicate balance between the interests of franchisors and franchisees that exist in our business model.'
Key clients
- 7-Eleven
- Hodes Weill
- Cintra Digital Business Ventures
- Allspring Global Investments
- Alter Domus
- HQLAx S.à r.l.
- Securitize
- Cinven
- Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp.
Work highlights
- Advised the privacy office of a national chain of convenience stores on conducting a privacy gap assessment, reviewing privacy notices, impact assessments, and other internal policies and procedures.
- Advised a national provider of retirement plans and services on privacy and data security matters.
- Advised a global agriculture and consumer goods producer on undertaking a global review of cybersecurity standards, mapping the company’s internal policies against global requirements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Devika Kornbacher