Sourcing & Information Technology

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Overview

Kirkland & Ellis’ technology and outsourcing group comes highly recommended because of a strong background in complex IP and transactional matters. - Chambers USA, 2023
We have one of the largest, most experienced sourcing and complex information technology transactions practices of any firm worldwide. With more than 80 lawyers from various disciplines supporting our multi-disciplinary approach to these matters, we have the breadth and depth of experience at all levels to be responsive to multiple transactions of varied complexity. Our attorneys have represented both customers and service providers in matters involving manufacturing, financial services, utilities, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, mining, technology and other industries as these companies undertake strategic sourcing initiatives. Our experience covers the full range of information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO), including strategies around digital transformations and transitions to as-a-service models.

Our attorneys are skilled at systematically working to identify gaps between the parties’ positions, and narrowing down issues and finding creative solutions where the parties reach an impasse. In all matters, we take a thoughtful, systematic approach, which provides for a better, more efficient, more reasoned negotiation process.

Leading Firm for Technology: Outsourcing

The Legal 500 United States, 2023

Tier 1 in Technology Law

“Best Law Firms,” U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers, 2023

Named One of "The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors"

"The Global Outsourcing 100™," International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™), 2009–2023