The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2010: Outsourcing

On an annual basis, Chambers & Partners conducts extensive research and thorough data analysis in compiling its objective list of talent available at the highest level of international legal practice. Its research methodology has been independently audited and confirmed to be thorough, robust and complete.

In Chambers' 2010 review of international legal talent in the area of Outsourcing, our Firm is listed among the best in the world.

Chambers' comments:

USA Ranking: Tier 2

This firm's outsourcing capabilities are largely based in Illinois, where it acts for clients such as Fortune Brands, Morgan Stanley, ProLogis, Sun Microsystems and USG. The team is praised for its cutting-edge advice on outsourcing matters, ranging from IT transactions to BPOs. At its key office in Chicago, Gregg Kirchhoefer has a tremendous depth of experience, while BPO and IP expert Neil Hirshman "is able to bring parties together instead of pushing them apart." In California, Stephen Johnson has strong IP expertise, which encompasses the outsourcing of major functions and advising on new transaction structures. The team can handle global deals with ease, drawing on its network of international offices.

Reprinted with permission from Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2010 — www.chambersandpartners.com.