Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions
Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions
Our Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice Group supports clients at every stage of the business cycle in domestic and international transactions that involve intellectual property (IP) rights and technology. Our attorneys structure, prepare and negotiate hundreds of intellectual property transactions and licenses each year from the perspectives of both the vendor and customers located within and outside the U.S. We work closely with our clients to understand the technology or other IP at stake and the rights and benefits or restrictions and protections needed by the client to make the transaction make sense for their business.
We collaborate with other practice groups to provide value added services to clients in healthcare and corporate mergers, dispositions, strategic alliances and business combinations, and financings and restructurings involving technology and IP assets. We counsel clients on IP issues that emerge in the context of these transactions and craft appropriate terms to allocate risk. Our attorneys conduct thorough due diligence, quickly identify key issues, and work with clients to ensure that the value and impact of IP assets are properly considered and addressed.
Our clients operate in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, entertainment and media, information technology and software, automotive, transportation, retail and consumer products, insurance and financial services, and universities. Our knowledge of these industries helps us to develop creative and efficient solutions to advance our clients’ objectives.
Our work includes:
- Complex technology and IP licensing deals
- IP-driven strategic alliances and joint ventures
- Consulting, development and implementation services agreements
- Software, SaaS, cloud and other IT service agreements
- International technology transfers and cross-border transactions
- Outsourcing and managed services agreements
- Digital content and media deals
- Internet and e-commerce arrangements
- Manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements
- University research, development and cooperation agreements
- Clinical trial agreements
- Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spinoffs and venture capital investments
We work hard to understand our clients and their businesses so that we can operate seamlessly as an extension of their internal teams.
Our Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice Group supports clients at every stage of the business cycle in domestic and international transactions that involve intellectual property (IP) rights and technology. Our attorneys structure, prepare and negotiate hundreds of intellectual property transactions and licenses each year from the perspectives of both the vendor and customers located within and outside the U.S. We work closely with our clients to understand the technology or other IP at stake and the rights and benefits or restrictions and protections needed by the client to make the transaction make sense for their business.
We collaborate with other practice groups to provide value added services to clients in healthcare and corporate mergers, dispositions, strategic alliances and business combinations, and financings and restructurings involving technology and IP assets. We counsel clients on IP issues that emerge in the context of these transactions and craft appropriate terms to allocate risk. Our attorneys conduct thorough due diligence, quickly identify key issues, and work with clients to ensure that the value and impact of IP assets are properly considered and addressed.
Our clients operate in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, entertainment and media, information technology and software, automotive, transportation, retail and consumer products, insurance and financial services, and universities. Our knowledge of these industries helps us to develop creative and efficient solutions to advance our clients’ objectives.
Our work includes:
- Complex technology and IP licensing deals
- IP-driven strategic alliances and joint ventures
- Consulting, development and implementation services agreements
- Software, SaaS, cloud and other IT service agreements
- International technology transfers and cross-border transactions
- Outsourcing and managed services agreements
- Digital content and media deals
- Internet and e-commerce arrangements
- Manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements
- University research, development and cooperation agreements
- Clinical trial agreements
- Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spinoffs and venture capital investments
We work hard to understand our clients and their businesses so that we can operate seamlessly as an extension of their internal teams.
Experience
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We represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with the development of AI usage communications, preparation of...
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We represented an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry in connection with developing an AI vendor due diligence...
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We represented an AI startup in the formation of the entity and drafting of form employee, contractor, vendor, and customer...
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We represented a hospice care provider in its review and negotiation of a master service agreement and order form with...
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We advised a national healthcare system on its responsible AI policy and reviewed certain of the company’s other policies for...
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We represent a real estate inventory database company in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and technology agreements, including terms...
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We represent Pinnacle Financial Partners in connection with its intellectual property matters, including trademark strategy and portfolio development. We recently...
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We represent a healthcare administration and analytics services provider in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements with a Fortune...
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We represent a clinical-stage global pharmaceutical company in the negotiation of joint ventures, strategic alliances, technology transfer and acquisition, licensing...
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We represent a not-for-profit system of hospitals and healthcare providers in the drafting and negotiation of separate master services agreements...
Experience
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We represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with the development of AI usage communications, preparation of...
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We represented an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry in connection with developing an AI vendor due diligence...
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We represented an AI startup in the formation of the entity and drafting of form employee, contractor, vendor, and customer...
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We represented a hospice care provider in its review and negotiation of a master service agreement and order form with...
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We advised a national healthcare system on its responsible AI policy and reviewed certain of the company’s other policies for...
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We represent a real estate inventory database company in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and technology agreements, including terms...
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We represent Pinnacle Financial Partners in connection with its intellectual property matters, including trademark strategy and portfolio development. We recently...
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We represent a healthcare administration and analytics services provider in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements with a Fortune...
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We represent a clinical-stage global pharmaceutical company in the negotiation of joint ventures, strategic alliances, technology transfer and acquisition, licensing...
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We represent a not-for-profit system of hospitals and healthcare providers in the drafting and negotiation of separate master services agreements...
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Professionals
Name | Phone | |
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Marc E. Ackerman Counsel |
(646) 502-9678 | marc.ackerman@bassberry.com |
Robert L. Brewer Member |
(615) 742-7760 | rbrewer@bassberry.com |
Emily A. Burrows Member |
(615) 742-7848 | eburrows@bassberry.com |
Curtis Capeling Member |
(615) 742-6292 | ccapeling@bassberry.com |
Zane Cavender Associate |
(615) 742-6204 | zane.cavender@bassberry.com |
Stefanie Colletier Associate |
(615) 742-7806 | stefanie.colletier@bassberry.com |
Alexandria Wood Davenport Member |
(615) 742-7786 | adavenport@bassberry.com |
Chelsea L. Harrison Associate |
(615) 742-7904 | chelsea.harrison@bassberry.com |
Johnathan D. Holbrook Member |
(615) 742-7868 | jholbrook@bassberry.com |
Joelle L. Hupp Associate |
(615) 742-7870 | joelle.hupp@bassberry.com |
Samantha Ross Liskey Associate |
(615) 742-7957 | sam.liskey@bassberry.com |
Liat Sanz Martinez Associate |
(615) 742-7871 | liat.martinez@bassberry.com |
Wesley McCulloch Associate |
(615) 742-7822 | wesley.mcculloch@bassberry.com |
Ethan M. Riley Associate |
(615) 742-7955 | ethan.riley@bassberry.com |
Emily C. Snyder Associate |
(615) 742-7949 | emily.snyder@bassberry.com |
Masie Taylor Associate |
(615) 742-7875 | masie.taylor@bassberry.com |
G. Scott Thomas Member |
(615) 742-6243 | sthomas@bassberry.com |
Shelley R. Thomas Member |
(615) 742-7900 | srthomas@bassberry.com |
Katherine M. Todd Counsel |
(615) 742-6226 | katherine.todd@bassberry.com |
Chase Van Patten Associate |
(615) 744-3443 | Chase.VanPatten@bassberry.com |
Roy Wyman Member |
(615) 742-6220 | roy.wyman@bassberry.com |
Publications
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November 5, 2024 | Firm Publication
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May 25, 2021 | 2021 Licensing Update
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March 20, 2020 | Nashville Business Journal
Past Events
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November 15-16, 2022 | Chicago, IllinoisNational Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
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September 19, 2017 | Nashville, TennesseeHealth Care Executive Group Annual Forum
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November 13, 2015 | Nashville, TennesseeTennessee Intellectual Property Law Association
Media Mentions & Firm News
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September 30, 2024 | IP STARS
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December 12, 2023 | Firm News
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October 3, 2023 | IP STARS
Publications
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November 5, 2024 | Firm Publication
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May 25, 2021 | 2021 Licensing Update
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March 20, 2020 | Nashville Business Journal
Past Events
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November 15-16, 2022 | Chicago, IllinoisNational Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
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September 19, 2017 | Nashville, TennesseeHealth Care Executive Group Annual Forum
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November 13, 2015 | Nashville, TennesseeTennessee Intellectual Property Law Association
Media Mentions & Firm News
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September 30, 2024 | IP STARS
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December 12, 2023 | Firm News
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October 3, 2023 | IP STARS
Contact
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
"Bass, Berry & Sims retains a notable practice with deep experience in the full gamut of IP matters. It has particular strength in the technology and healthcare spaces, as well as a growing practice in the hospitality sector. The firm possesses the capacity to handle sophisticated IP transactions and high-stakes litigation relating to patent and trademark infringement." Client feedback: "Bass, Berry, & Sims is always well aware of the latest issues and their large and sophisticated client base means they have dealt with the issues of the day in a meaningful context so they can pass along good practical advice." "The depth and breadth of their team is impressive, encompassing a wide range of expertise across various legal disciplines. Each member brings a unique set of skills and experience, which collectively contributes to a well-rounded and highly competent team capable of addressing diverse legal challenges."
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