Telecommunications, Media & Technology

Overview

Technology, information and intellectual property assets form the core of the modern economy. Whether technology is a company’s primary focus or an essential tool in providing better products and services, it plays an important role in virtually every business.

McDermott’s technology and commercial transactions team includes lawyers with deep experience representing technology companies and their customers at every point in the business lifecycle. We provide counsel on purchase, supply, development, licensing, distribution, joint venture, reseller, and other agreements and contracts.

"McDermott Will & Emery is the best outside counsel I work with. They have a practical, business oriented approach. They take ownership of the matters and drive them through to a successful conclusion."

Best Law Firms, Client Reference

"They're really practical, business-orientated lawyers. They're technically strong at analyzing the issues and telling clients what they need to know to make an informed decision."

Chambers USA

The firm “puts its technology expertise to use particularly in telecoms and media law issues and frequently advises on innovative IT.”

Legal 500 EMEA

"Proactive, customised and legally very good advice. The team does not hesitate to give clear recommendations on concrete actions."

Chambers Europe

Results

Sprint Corporation in its acquisition of next generation wireless infrastructure equipment used to upgrade its nationwide wireless network
Vinli in an M2M wireless data deal with T-Mobile to provide wireless services to the Vinli OBD II device enabling vehicles to become a “connected car”
A software company in its agreement with Intel to provide wireless connection management services for Intel’s next-generation mobile chipset to be utilized in smartphones, tablet PCs, netbooks and other mobile devices

Telecommunications, Media & Technology

Overview

"McDermott Will & Emery is the best outside counsel I work with. They have a practical, business oriented approach. They take ownership of the matters and drive them through to a successful conclusion."

"They're really practical, business-orientated lawyers. They're technically strong at analyzing the issues and telling clients what they need to know to make an informed decision."

The firm “puts its technology expertise to use particularly in telecoms and media law issues and frequently advises on innovative IT.”

"Proactive, customised and legally very good advice. The team does not hesitate to give clear recommendations on concrete actions."

Results

People

Key Contacts

Jason D. Krieser

Shawn C. Helms

Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz