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We are the firm of choice for outsourcing in regulated industries. The outsourcing model can break down if insight into key regulatory issues is lacking. Only counsel who are immersed in the regulatory issues on a daily basis, as Covington’s regulatory teams are, can manage such risks effectively.
Covington offers exceptional services in support of our clients’ outsourcing strategies and transactions. We are experienced with information technology outsourcing (ITO), business process outsourcing (BPO), transformational and multi-sourced arrangements, representing both suppliers and customers.
Our understanding of both supplier and customer perspectives informs our ability to negotiate win-win market resolutions.
We provide clients with end-to-end support as well as targeted specialist support on discrete matters to in-house counsel who are leading the outsourcing process and negotiations themselves.
One of the most distinctive features of our outsourcing services is our ability to provide seamless service, leveraging specialist lawyers in key areas, such as tax, labor and employment law, privacy and data security, anti-trust, insurance and regulatory, in an efficient and cost effective manner. To borrow a software analogy, we operate a “services-orientated architecture” that delivers deep subject matter expertise as and when needed.
American Airlines IT Outsourcing
Represented American Airlines in a sole-sourced outsourcing of all information technology services between American Airlines and Sabre, Inc. and its subsequent renegotiation with HP and Sabre.
Apple Leisure Group Outsourcing Arrangements
Represented Apple Leisure Group in a series of information technology transactions, including electronic distribution agreements with hotels.
CHEP USA IT Outsourcing
Represented CHEP USA in an information technology outsourcing to Dell.
Megabus Call Center Outsourcing
Represented Megabus in call center service outsourcing agreement.
Illumina Decoding UK-based Human Genome
Represented Illumina on a strategic alliance with Genomics England for a four-year project to decode 100,000 human genomes in the UK.
Electronic Medical Records System
Represented a Hospital Network in connection with the negotiation of a license and service agreement for an enterprise-wide Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Recruiting and Employee Training Outsourcing
Represented a pharmaceutical company in outsourcing its recruitment and employee training functions.
Airline Global Distribution Arrangements in Asia
Represented 7 out of 11 airlines in the Abacus International consortium, in long-term global distribution agreements in connection with the sale of Abacus International (Global Distribution System) to Sabre Corporation.
American Airlines in Technology Services Agreements
Represented American Airlines in a software development and outsourced technology services agreement with HP for a next generation reservation, inventory, and availability system.
American Airlines in PSS Arrangements
Represented American Airlines on a series of global ticket inventory distribution arrangements with Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.
Advising E.ON Group on Global Outsourcing
Advising E.ON Group on the global outsourcing of its IT infrastructure and various IT projects.
Advising a German Energy Provider
Advising a major German energy provider (in addition to E.ON) on the outsourcing of its workplace services; data center services (including the sale of data centers to the outsourcing service provider); and network services.
Copa Airlines in Customer Sales and Service Reservation System
Represented Copa Airlines in a technology services agreement with Sabre for its SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service (CSS) reservations system.
Multi-Faceted Global Distribution Arrangement in the Middle East
Represented Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, on a multi-faceted technology and distribution deal with Sabre valued at over a $1 billion.
November 19, 2019, Covington Alert
New Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements (EBA/GL/2019/02) (“Guidelines”) have been issued by the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) and came into force on September 30, 2019. Within these Guidelines, the EBA aims to contribute to a harmonized framework for outsourcing on a European level. At the same time, the EBA acknowledges the increased interest of ...
Covington Advises Senvion Group on Global Outsourcing
July 6, 2018
FRANKFURT—Covington advised Senvion Group on the global outsourcing of its IT infrastructure, network, and application services. The outsourcing includes the transformation of the global legacy data center environment into a new hybrid cloud environment. Founded in Germany, Senvion is a global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and has installed ...
Covington Opens Frankfurt Office
March 28, 2018
LONDON—Covington will open an office in Frankfurt, Germany on April 3 led by eight partners. Frankfurt will be the firm’s third European office and will work closely with the firm’s five offices in the United States, its three offices in Asia, and its offices in the Middle East and Africa. “Covington will offer German companies a unique capability to help them ...
Covington Lawyers Recognized by NY Super Lawyers
September 24, 2012
NEW YORK, September 24, 2012 — New York Super Lawyers selected 27 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Nineteen Covington lawyers were named New York Super Lawyers: Jack Bodner, Mergers & ...
Covington Lawyers Recognized by D.C. Super Lawyers
May 2, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2012 — D.C. Super Lawyers selected 64 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Washington based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Deborah Garza and Robert Long have been named among the “Top 100” for ...
September 27, 2011
NEW YORK, September 27, 2011 — Twenty Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2011 edition of New York Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Sixteen Covington lawyers were named New York Super Lawyers: Jack ...
June 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 9, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 92 individual mentions and 32 practice mentions in the Legal 500 US 2011 edition. Legal 500 reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in more than 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, and the Caribbean. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 85 individual mentions and 23 practice mentions in the Legal 500 US 2010 edition. Legal 500 reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in more than 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, and the Caribbean. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
- The National Law Journal (2016)
- Chambers USA (2019)
- Outsourcing - Nationwide - Nigel Howard
- Technology & Outsourcing - NY- Nigel Howard
- Intellectual Property - DC
- Intellectual Property - California
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Chambers Global (2019)
- Data Protection - Europe-wide
- Data Protection - Global-wide
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Chambers UK (2019)
- Data Protection - UK-wide
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Chambers Europe (2019)
- Data Protection - Europe-wide
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Chambers Asia (2019)
- Intellectual Property - International Firms - South Korea
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Legal 500 US (2017)
- Technology - Outsourcing
- Technology - Transactions
- Patent Licensing
- Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Protection)
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Legal 500 UK (2016)
- IT & Telecoms
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The Best Lawyers in America (2019)
- Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Magazine- “IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals” (2015)
- Patent Transactions - England, Washington, D.C.
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U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers (2015)
- Patent Law - National and Washington, DC
- The International Who's Who of Internet & e-Commerce Lawyers (2015)
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International Who's Who of Business Lawyers (2015)
- Patent
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