Overview
Whether launching a new product, scaling a platform or building critical infrastructure, technology will be vital to your ability to operate, compete and grow.
At Manatt, we help clients structure, negotiate and implement the digital and technology transactions that make that possible.
Our team combines legal precision with business fluency to support companies at every stage—from early venture formation to high-value deals with global implications. We offer end-to-end support for structuring partnerships, acquiring or commercializing proprietary technologies and IP, and mitigating regulatory and operational risks.
Our work includes:
- Software licensing, reseller and SaaS agreements
- Business process and IT sourcing arrangements
- AI, AR and VR implementation contracts
- Open-source software counseling and compliance
- Digital content production, licensing and monetization
- Strategic alliances, joint ventures and technology M&A
- Procurement and commercialization of digital assets
- Venture structuring and support for emerging business models
We don’t just draft agreements—we help clients evaluate business models, manage risk and structure deals that align with operational goals and regulatory obligations. Whether negotiating platform integrations or advising on the commercialization of AI tools, our team offers insight grounded in both legal precedent and commercial application.
We also support clients in proactively navigating legal and operational risks, including privacy and data use, open-source code exposure and sector-specific compliance issues that can arise when deploying or scaling emerging technologies.
Our approach is deeply informed by experience in sectors where digital deals are mission-critical, such as entertainment, health care, consumer electronics and financial services. No matter your industry—and no matter where you are in your digital transformation—Manatt brings powerhouse experience and tested insight to your deals.
Our team regularly works with startups, global corporations and investors navigating digital markets. We’ve advised on high-value platform deals for content creators, supported digital infrastructure rollouts for health systems and negotiated enterprise tech transactions in various industries.
From sourcing enterprise software to scaling a new digital platform to commercializing proprietary innovation, we help ensure that your technology deals are clear, compliant and built to drive growth.
