Technology

Global technology leaders rely on Covington’s on-the-ground connections and acumen, sophisticated legal counsel, and regulatory and government insight to help them solve their most complex legal issues around the world.

These are only a few of many reasons that four of the five largest global technology companies, along with 1,600+ other tech innovators, turn to Covington’s technology team to achieve their business and legal objectives.

In a world that is increasingly driven by technology, almost every company is now a part of the technology industry in some way. Technology companies are facing unprecedented demands and challenges from regulatory and government authorities, customers, shareholders, employees, competitors, and other constituencies. And, as the tech landscape continues to evolve, companies are also seeing exponentially more opportunities for collaborations and growth.

With its combination of world class expertise in technology regulations and policy, global corporate and transactional capabilities, and award-winning litigation practices, Covington is well-positioned to counsel clients to manage these demands and leverage these opportunities. Many of the 500+ legal professionals working in the Technology group at Covington hold advanced science and technology degrees, have years of experience as former senior in-house counsel to some of the world’s most successful technology companies, and previously served in government appointments and clerkships, allowing us to provide high-end legal advice in complex and highly sensitive matters across the globe.

Covington is uniquely positioned to guide clients through the rapidly evolving legal and business landscape, including such as areas Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), Fintech, Internet of Things, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Entertainment and Media, and Digital Health, Datacenters, and Quantum Computing.

We represent technology companies in the following areas:

• Technology Transactions, Technology M&A, Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, Outsourcing, Securities and Capital Markets, and M&A
• Global and regional Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Advertising and Consumer Protection Investigations, Antitrust and Competition, and Technology and Communications Regulation
• IP Counseling and Litigation, including Patents or Trade Secrets
• ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance, Business and Human Rights, and Institutional Culture and Social Responsibility
• Disputes, such as White Collar Defense and Investigations, Class Action Litigation, Insurance Recovery, and Commercial Litigation
  
• Global Problem Solving (GPS), Global Supply Chain, Public Policy, Aerospace and Defense, and International Trade
• Techlash response, including Congressional Investigations, Whistleblowing, and State Attorneys General investigations, litigation, and enforcement actions, and Election and Political Law

Whether for established, emerging, or start-up technology companies, we offer our clients a critical competitive edge and unusually collaborative and seamless service across legal practices and geographic regions.