Michael E. Larner

With over 20 years of experience, Michael Larner effectively counsels clients on their most important commercial and intellectual property transactions.

Michael's experience spans a wide range of industries, including information technology, life sciences, and education. He regularly works with clients on innovative technologies, including technology licensing and development agreements, cloud computing transactions, outsourcing relationships, collaborations, and content licensing.  

Michael understands the technology sector and provides practical advice to meet his client's business objectives. He is a respected leader on open-source software issues, evaluating open-source licensing strategies, assessing the risks of using and developing open-source software, and drafting policies to manage this risk. He also frequently counsels clients on issues associated with their online and mobile presence, as well as advising on transactional, data security, social media, and intellectual property issues.

In the life sciences industry, he helps companies successfully commercialize their products, with a focus on new product launches and digital health. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers turn to Michael to establish their distribution channel, where he advises on agreements with third party logistics providers, specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors. He also helps establish complex outsourced services relationships needed for a successful product launch. His experience with both startup and established manufacturers provides a foundation for efficient and insightful advice.

In the education sector, Michael assists universities, testing providers, and other education clients with distance learning initiatives, business process outsourcing and structuring, and negotiating complex software licensing and services deals.