White & Case LLP International Law Firm, Global Law Practice -
Sourcing & Technology Transactions
Technology transformation, strategic alliances with technology
providers and sourcing arrangements are increasingly important pillars
of business. Financial services institutions, energy companies,
international food giants, cross-border retail operations,
multinational telecommunications companies and media and technology
leaders all need to ensure delivery of the best possible product or
service to customers while adapting to ever-changing technologies,
markets and business objectives. Advising on complex transactions and
sourcing arrangements Clients turn to us to help them assess and
overcome commercial, legal, regulatory and structural risks, while
focusing on driving innovation and reducing costs. Our Sourcing and
Technology Transactions (S&TT) Group, one of the largest of any global
law firm, offers decades of knowledge and experience. Our work ranges
from structuring, negotiating and implementing complex sourcing and
strategic alliances to advising on cyber security, Big Data and data
management concerns. We advise on pricing, performance and governance
– all with a view to developing sustainable relationships that serve
our clients' objectives. Our lawyers have advised on many of the
landmark sourcing arrangements undertaken to date. We have served as
counsel to some of the world’s most prominent companies in
connection with their information technology and sourcing needs.
Clients benefit from our ability to support the implementation of
enterprise-level cloud computing solutions and "As-a-Service"
offerings in the financial services and other industries. We have also
been a world leader in incorporating ITIL, SEI and other IT
standards-based processes into our approach to IT transactions.
Putting our sourcing and technology transactions experience to work
for our clients Clients benefit from our focus on the entire operating
model, with an emphasis on the critical integration issues that exist
in any multi-vendor environment. With that perspective, we help design
pricing methodologies and performance regimes that provide agility and
transparency and incentivize desired behaviors. In working with our
clients, we focus on governance rather than contract administration.
We have developed panel governance systems and tools aimed at
enhancing governance and cooperation between the customer and its
suppliers in a multi-vendor IT environment. This not only increases
cooperation and efficiency, but serves to 'future-proof' arrangements
to accommodate unanticipated changes and developments in a systematic
and disciplined manner. Our support for sourcing and technology
transactions continues beyond the initial transaction. We advise our
clients on successfully managing long-term relationships with
suppliers, implementing sustainable governance models and resolving
disputes. A focus on post-transaction execution enables our clients to
optimize the arrangement and achieve value and cost-savings. View all
lawyers in Sourcing & Technology Transactions AWARDS "Law Firm of
the Year 2015" for Information TechnologyJUVE 2015/2016 "A strong
global platform that offers the support of specialists based across
Europe and the USA. Its highly varied workload includes a number of IT
sourcings, providing insight into cloud computing technologies
combined with deep reserves of corporate transactional
experience."Chambers Global 2014 "Handles big-ticket technology and
outsourcing deals for high-profile clients. Has substantial knowledge
and experience in advising on a vast range of matters including cloud
computing innovations and complex procurement chains." "They stand out
for their understanding of the nuances and interaction between
business, law and technology, as well as a wide array of commercial
issues."Chambers USA 2014 "White & Case LLP advises major clients on
strategic global sourcing and complex, large-scale infrastructure
transactions. Clients appreciate the fact that the group has the
support of a global firm with deep expertise in IP, data privacy, tax,
and antitrust law."The Legal 500 – United States 2013 Tier 1: IT
Transactions & OutsourcingJUVE 2013