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Clients across the spectrum of the technology industry turn to Covington’s Technology practice because of our ability to provide integrated, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice across the broad range of issues faced by technology companies today, and to advise them on their most significant transactions, disputes, and business challenges. We represent companies focused on:
- AdTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Cloud and Infrastructure
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
- Digital Health
- Digital Media
- Electronics and Devices
- Fintech
- Global Supply Chain
- Internet of Things
- Sharing Economy
- Social Media
- Software
Clients benefit from Covington’s extensive regulatory and policy, transactional, intellectual property, and litigation expertise, combined with our thorough understanding of the business and legal issues affecting technology companies facing challenges across the many dimensions of the global economy. Our deep technology industry bench includes more than 100 lawyers, many of whom hold advanced technical and scientific degrees.
Acquisition of Global Crossing
Represented Global Crossing in its acquisition by Singapore Technologies Telemedia and earlier phase involving Hutchison Whampoa.
$1.75 billion divestiture of IBM’s personal computers division
Represented IBM in the $1.75 billion sale of its personal computers division to Lenovo.
$2.1 billion acquisition of IBM server business by Lenovo
Represented Lenovo in various matters, including acquisition of x86 server business from IBM for $2.1 billion.
BCD Semiconductor Manufacturer Acquisition
Represented BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited in its $151 million acquisition by Diodes, Inc.
Huawei ITC Section 337 Investigation
Representation of Huawei in the ITC Section 337 Investigation: Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof, USITC Inv. Nos. 337-TA-800 and 337-TA-868 (Respondent).
Realtek ITC Section 337 Investigation
Representation of Realtek in the ITC Section 337 Investigation: Network Controllers, USITC Inv. No. 337-TA-531 (Respondent).
MStar Semiconductor ITC Section 337 Investigation
Representation of MStar Semiconductor in the ITC Section 337 Investigation: Display Controllers with Upscaling Functionality and Products Containing the Same, USITC Inv. No. 337-TA-481 (Respondent).
Nidek ITC Section 337 Investigation
Representation of Nidek in the ITC Section 337 Investigation: Excimer Laser Systems for Vision Correction Surgery and Components Thereof and Methods for Performing Such Surgery, Inv. No. 337-TA- 419 (Respondent).
Global privacy assessment
On behalf of one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and technology companies, we completed a comprehensive global privacy audit under the laws of the United States, the European Union, and China, including an assessment of the data collection, use, and sharing practices of numerous business units (including HR data), cross-border data transfers, and adopting a going-forward privacy governance and risk-management approach and corresponding policies and procedures.
Adobe on Media-Related Project
Advise U.S. software company, Adobe, on a media-related project in China.
Advise Leading Online Company on Global Compliance and Privacy Principles
Representation of a leading online company through advising on instituting global policies and procedures to comply with law enforcement demands for data consistent with best practice privacy principles.
Singapore Telecommunications Limited’s acquisition of Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
Represented Singtel in its $810 million acquisition of Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
Global Privacy Audit for Leading Consumer Electronics and Technology Companies
On behalf of one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and technology companies, we completed a comprehensive global privacy audit under the laws of the United States, the European Union, and China, including an assessment of the data collection, use, and sharing practices of numerous business units (including HR data), cross-border data transfers, and adopting a going-forward privacy governance and risk-management approach and corresponding policies and procedures.
Representation of Samsung in European Investigation
Representation of Samsung concerning all aspects of the European investigation into alleged collusion in DRAM.
Samsung Patent Litigation Disputes
Representation of Samsung Electronics in numerous patent litigation matters in both U.S. District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission, involving technologies such as DLP televisions, LED’s, MLC flash memory, printer software, tablets and smartphones.
Successful result for Kyocera Corporation
Representation of Kyocera Corporation, successfully obtaining a summary judgment dismissing over US$150 million in damages claims and then successfully defending that award in a set-aside action in the U.S. federal courts.
Kion Group’s acquisition of Dematic
Represented Kion Group (including a 40% investment by Weichai Power) before CFIUS in its acquisition of Dematic.
$2.7 Billion Sale of NXP Semiconductors’ Standard Products Business
Represented NXP Semiconductors before CFIUS in the $2.7 billion sale of its Standard Products Business to Beijing Jianguang Asset Management Co and Wise Road capital.
Autonomous Vehicles Law and Regulation
We advise manufacturers, technology companies and other stakeholders with respect to a range of legal issues associated with autonomous vehicles. For example, we advised an automotive bidder on a major government contract for a next-generation vehicle regarding NHTSA innovation-related exemptions and autonomous vehicle guidelines. We also advise a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer on NHTSA and CARB certification rules and autonomous vehicle guidelines.
$3.2 Billion Acquisition of Intersil Corporation
Represented Intersil Corporation in its $3.2 billion sale to Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corporation.
Huawei Privacy Class Action
Defending Huawei, a Chinese mobile handset maker, in a putative class action alleging violations of the Wiretap Act, Stored Communications Act, and various state laws. The suit stems from the allegation that third-party mobile analytics software transmitted data about mobile device users’ activities to other parties without authorization.
Presidential Order Protecting Qualcomm from Hostile Takeover
Our team led the successful CFIUS-based defense of Qualcomm against the hostile takeover bid by Broadcom, the largest hostile takeover (valued at $121 billion) ever attempted in the semiconductor sector. Our efforts helped secure a U.S. Presidential order compelling Broadcom to "immediately and permanently abandon" its proposed hostile takeover of Qualcomm, based on findings by CFIUS that Broadcom's takeover "threatens to impair the national security of the United States."
Midea's $5 billion public offer takeover of KUKA Systems
Represented Midea Group on CFIUS and related U.S. national security approvals in its $5 billion public offer takeover of Kuka Systems.
January 2021
Recapture of Excess COVID-19 Payroll Tax Credits Addressed in New Regs As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Reach out to our ...
April 28, 2020, South China Morning Post
Yan Luo spoke with the South China Morning Post about new Chinese guidelines for operators of “critical information infrastructure,” requiring them to undergo a cybersecurity review process for any procurements that could have national security implications. According to Ms. Luo, the criteria may push companies to stay away from multinational providers that are ...
China Toughens Procurement Rules for Tech Equipment
April 27, 2020, The Wall Street Journal
Yan Luo is quoted in The Wall Street Journal regarding China’s tough, new adoption of cybersecurity rules for buyers of technology equipment, which could place foreign tech products at a disadvantage in the Chinese market. Ms. Luo says the prospect of potentially lengthy reviews may prompt Chinese companies to stay away from foreign products and services.
February 28, 2017
WASHINGTON—Covington represented semiconductor manufacturer Intersil Corporation in its $3.2 billion sale to Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corporation. The firm advised Intersil on aspects of the transaction involving Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), trade controls, and government ...
UK Votes to Leave the EU
June 24, 2016, Covington Alert
The UK has voted to leave the European Union in an advisory referendum. 52% leave - 48% remain. Were the UK to leave the EU, this would have significant implications for the UK and for international businesses operating in the UK. The longer term impact of the decision on the regulatory framework for the UK will depend, in part, on the relationship that the UK ...
- Law360, Technology Practice Group of the Year (2019 and 2020)
- Wirtschaftswoche, "Top Law firm 2019 for IT Law in Germany" (2019)
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The Journey to Developing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Bringing advanced connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to market requires navigating a complex series of commercial, legal, and regulatory challenges.
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