Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s ‘dedicated’ team operates out of New York and is well-versed in handling various IP and privacy issues relating to patents, software, AI, and cybersecurity. Notably, the department has demonstrable experience in handling the tech and cybersecurity aspects of cross-border and domestic M&A and private equity deals. The ’skilled’ Lori Lesser oversees the group and primarily works with clients in the financial services, software, and pharmaceutical industries. Marisa Geiger is ‘terrific’ at assisting companies with the IP and tech elements of complex corporate transactions. Associate Alysha Sekhon is a recommended practitioner in the department.
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- 'Lori Lesser leads a very strong team of partners and associates who provide very practical, hands-on approach at record speed. They are smart, dedicated, and non-stop.'
- 'Lori Lesser is very skilled at understanding the nuances of the different transactions and offering business-like, practical approaches.'
- 'Marisa Geiger is terrific. She is smart, engaged, client-focused, and a problem solver.'
Kernmandanten
- AGCO
- Apax Partners
- Blackstone
- Cisco Systems
- Clariant AG
- Dell
- Hellman & Friedman
- KKR
- L3Harris
- Mattress Firm Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Cisco Systems, Inc. in connection with its announced acquisition of Splunk Inc., valued at approximately $28bn in equity value.
- Advised Microsoft Corporation on its $75bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard following a global regulatory review.
- Advised KKR on its acquisition of Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global for an aggregate purchase price of $1.62bn.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Alysha Sekhon
Praxisleitung
Lori Lesser
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Marisa Geiger