About
Jeremy Freeland
Jeremy Freeland
Jeremy Freeland’s practice focuses on early, mid-stage and mature information technology companies. His practice emphasizes the commercial exploitation of information technology, with a particular focus on licensing, strategic alliances and the provision of complex technology services. He has practiced since 1988, initially in London then, having re-qualified in Washington, in Seattle.
Before founding his own practice, he was VP General Counsel at Aventail Corporation (acquired by SonicWALL in 2007), and sole in-house counsel at Primus Knowledge Solutions (IPO 1999, acquired by ATG in 2004). Prior to his in-house practice, he was an associate at Cairncross & Hempelmann in Seattle, and at Ashurst in London.
Recent experience:
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Enterprise sales, including SaaS licensing and cloud transactions
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Channel sales, including channel management, and VAR and OEM deals
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Strategic alliances and technology sharing
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Technology development transactions
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Sales and purchases of complex technology services, including systems integration and outsourcing
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Internet businesses, particularly social networks
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Intellectual property licensing and intellectual property protection programs
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International, including establishment of overseas operations, channel networks and joint ventures
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Corporate and securities, including angel and venture capital financing, and equity compensation programs
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Executive employment, including employment contracts and executive terminations
Professional recognition:
Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington Super Lawyers,” 2001-2004
Education:
The College of Law, London, J.D. equivalent, 1988
University of St. Andrews, Scotland, M.A. (joint honors English Literature and Medieval History), 1986
