"Incredibly quick, business-minded and knows the ins and outs of the space."
Chambers USA 2024
"Proficient in the commercialization of IP assets and is often engaged in NFT matters."
Chambers USA 2024
"Proficient in the commercialization of IP assets and is often engaged in NFT matters."
The Legal 500 US 2024
Next Generation Partner ‒ Technology Transactions
The Legal 500 US 2024
"Ghaith Mahmood is able to thread together subject matters and help to advise on near impossible questions."
Chambers USA 2023
"Ghaith Mahmood is good at solving problems on deals."
Chambers USA 2023
"He has a very good understanding of what clients need and can provide a very good overview."
Chambers USA 2021
"He knows how to work within a fast-paced business environment and is great at communicating abstract legal concepts to business people of all levels."
Chambers USA 2022
"Has a deep expertise in a wide variety of technology-driven transactions."
Chambers USA 2022
"He integrates with in-house counsel to help get the deal done, and he inspires confidence."
Chambers USA 2021
Profile
Ghaith Mahmood, Global Vice Chair of the firm's Data Technology & Transactions Practice, advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property and technology transactions – from developing, licensing, and commercializing IP assets, to advising on the IP aspects of strategic transactions.
Ghaith handles a full spectrum of IP and technology matters, including:
Strategic alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures
Video game development and publishing agreements
Manufacture, supply, and resale agreements
Open-source licensing
Customer and end-user arrangements
Consumer protection and advertising matters
Licensing and other commercial issues surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Ghaith is one of the leaders of the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice Group, the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and a key member of the firm’s Global Digital Assets & Web3 Practice (with a particular focus on non-fungible token technologies).
He also regularly collaborates with corporate colleagues to provide counseling on IP and technology matters in the context of:
Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate financings
Bankruptcy and restructurings
Drawing on experience with both traditional and innovative technologies, Ghaith regularly advises companies in the following technology sectors:
Adtech
Blockchain and digital assets
Digital and social media
Digital health
E-commerce
Information technology
Software
Transportation
Video games
Virtual and augmented reality
Complementing his commercial work, Ghaith passionately advocates for pro bono clients in the technology industry, and also serves as lead counsel representing asylum seekers, abused children, and the homeless.
Data Technology & Transactions Practice Vice Chair Ghaith Mahmood shortlisted for Innovator of the Year, and two firm initiatives earn recognition in ALM’s annual tech-focused awards program.
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