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Christopher D. Ford

Partner


Chris Ford’s practice focuses on advising customers in the full life cycle of their complex information technology and business process outsourcing transactions. Mr. Ford also advises clients in sophisticated telecommunications transactions, joint ventures, ERP and other systems integration, software development and large-scale licensing transactions.

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business recently named Mr. Ford one of the country's foremost lawyers in advising clients on outsourcing transactions.  In fact, Chambers USA said of Mr. Ford that “he brings a wealth of experience to the table and has a well-prepared, measured approach that ensures the smooth running of deals.”  Chambers USA additionally stated of Chris and his team, “Their experience of both the practical business and legal aspects of outsourcing is appreciated.”  Intent on creating lasting relationships between his clients and their service providers, Mr. Ford has been praised for bringing knowledge, style and negotiating skill to transactions that lead to great results for his clients.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel to a global packaging, specialty chemicals and papers business in its $200 million outsourcing of its IT infrastructure to a major supplier.
  • Lead counsel to a Fortune 500 insurance company in the $600 million transformational outsourcing of its IT infrastructure to a worldwide provider.
  • Lead counsel to a railroad in the renegotiation of its $300 million IT outsourcing transaction.
  • Lead counsel to a provider of travel products and technology solutions for the travel industry in its multibillion-dollar renegotiation of its outsourcing transaction to a major airline.
  • Counsel to several companies in the negotiation of their agreements with major telecommunications providers.


Christopher D. Ford

The Atlantic Building
950 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004-1404
Phone: 202-756-3371
Fax: 202-756-3333

Education

  • Emory University
    (J.D., 1993)
  • University of Virginia
    (B.S., 1987)

Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia
  • Georgia