America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2006: Technology & IT Outsourcing

Chambers & Partners has compiled their independent and objective list of America's Leading Lawyers for Business based on comments gathered from thousands of interviews with clients and lawyers from Maine to Hawaii. This guide -- which is designed to reflect market opinion -- contains a view of the firms and attorneys who are considered leaders in their field.

In Chambers' 2006 review of national legal talent in the area of "Technology & IT Outsourcing," our Firm and our lawyers are listed among the best in the country.

Chambers' comments:

Illinois Ranking: 2

The Firm: The firm complements an illustrious history in outsourcing with a workload that includes a wide range of technology-related issues. The impressive resources and reputation of the firm in litigation, private equity and M&A ensures a varied flow or work from high-profile technology companies. A good example of this was the group's recent involvement in the joint venture between AMF and Qubica, which included joining together their multiple hi-tech product lines. For clients: "It is a top-notch firm with an excellent national reputation in the technology field for strategic alliances and outsourcing."

The Lawyers: Seasoned Gregg Kirchhoefer has an extremely broad practice with a strong focus on telecom and technology issues. A "smart thinker who is always up to speed on changes," he is a strong candidate for all manner of technology transactions and advice, as well as outsourcing.

Clients/Work Highlights: The firm represents a wide range of clients from many diverse industries, including a number of high-profile national and multinational entities.

Reprinted with permission from Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2006 - www.chambersandpartners.com.