WHAT WE DO

CORPORATE LAW

Avasant Law provides multi-faceted expertise in corporate transactions for companies in all stages of development.

Our attorneys bring a management consulting-based focus to the practice of law. We are invested in collaborating with our clients to create long-term solutions to the most complex business and legal concerns. Our capabilities extend to multi-jurisdictional issues as well as cross-border deals and transactions.

CORPORATE FORMATION

CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

CONTRACT ASSESSMENTS

CORPORATE NEGOTIATION & RE-NEGOTIATION

CONTRACT OPTIMIZATION

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Negotiated a $200 million transaction for a complete re-negotiation, transition and implementation of an IT infrastructure and applications solution for a large global electronics company
Led a large software license optimization initiative for a large, publicly traded manufacturing company to review, assess and identify savings opportunities across a $20 million portfolio of enterprise software providers and niche providers. Devised a negotiations strategy and provided at the table negotiations to assist with the achievement of targeted savings.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS

Avasant Law’s technology transactions practice is the bedrock of our firm.

Our attorneys provide expert counsel across an expansive suite of transactions, including strategic sourcing, application development and maintenance, and software licensing. We leverage our own intellectual property and innovative, cost saving methods to bring value to each client.We have the deep industry knowledge to provide legal support throughout the lifecycle of a sourcing transaction, and our expertise allows us to effectively negotiate and draft not only the master agreement, but we can also design the performance criteria, pricing methodology, and all other associated schedules.

GLOBAL SOURCING

CLOUD AND SAAS SERVICE AGREEMENTS

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION

TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE AND LICENSING

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND JOINT VENTURES

CROSS BORDER TRANSACTIONS

ECOMMERCE TRANSACTIONS

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Negotiated a $200 million transaction for a complete re-negotiation, transition and implementation of an IT infrastructure and applications solution for a large global electronics company.
Drafted core commercial agreement forms and negotiated several deals on behalf of SaaS provider with large Fortune 1000 customers to license SaaS software solutions and provide implementation and consulting services for a total estimated value of greater than $10 million.
Negotiating a large IT infrastructure and applications transaction for a large public sector entity, involving data center, network, voice, service desk, desktop support and applications services, for an estimated value of $160 million over 7 years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Advances in technology have made intellectual property protection essential for any successful venture.

As a firm with deep roots in the digital marketplace, we advise on all aspects of intellectual property protection both domestically and internationally. Integrating global, legal, technology and business trends, our multi-disciplinary services are designed to help clients leverage and safeguard their creativity and brands.

TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION

TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSING

TRADE SECRET PROTECTION

PATENT PROSECUTION AND COUNSELING

PATENT LICENSING AND DUE DILIGENCE

PATENT AND TRADEMARK LITIGATION

INFORMATION PRIVACY & SECURITY

Digital models for content, services and distribution have increased cyber risk.

Avasant Law attorneys assess clients’ policies given best practices and current regulations to manage compliance and the risks inherent to electronically stored information. Our global platform enables us to effectively advise on cross-border data transfers, and provide robust analyses and counsel business on how to best secure the outcomes of high-value business activities.

DATA PRIVACY

DATA SECURITY

DISASTER RECOVERY

ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT POLICIES GIVEN BEST RRACTICES AND CURRENT REGULATIONS

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

RISK MANAGEMENT

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

MARKET EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT

Avasant Law has worked closely with public sector clients, trade bodies and investment promotion agencies around the world.

Our expansive knowledge of the global environment contributes to our success in advising entities throughout the lifecycle of a cross-border transaction and outsourcing ventures, as well as advising nations in reviewing, proposing and implementing legislation.

GLOBAL BUSINESS ADVISORY AND COUNSEL

CROSS BORDER TRANSACTIONS

COUNSEL IN REVIEWING

PROPOSING LEGISLATION

IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TRADE REGULATIONS ADVISORY

STARTUP ADVISORY

Avasant Law provides services for emerging companies in need of legal counsel.

Often acting as “general counsel on-demand”, our attorneys advise clients on an as-needed basis, and represent clients on critical transactions where specialized expertise is required. Our attorneys have the skills and experience necessary to help our clients achieve business objectives from formation to financing.

BUSINESS FORMATION SUPPORT

DAY-TO-DAY LEGAL SUPPORT

STRUCTURING VENTURE CAPITAL DEALS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

STRATEGIC GROWTH PLANNING

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