DLA Piper LLP (US)
Partner; Co-Managing Partner, Northern California; Managing Partner, Silicon Valley office
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.
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Practice head
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Victoria Lee