Debevoise Bolsters IP and Tech Transactions Practice with New Partner
Event summary
- Brianna van Kan joined Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Group on October 12, 2026.
- Van Kan specializes in IP and technology issues for mergers, acquisitions, and complex transactions across multiple industries.
- She previously served as a partner at another international law firm.
- Debevoise's IP and Tech Transactions Group collaborates with Corporate, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Data Strategy & Security Groups.
The big picture
Debevoise's hiring of Brianna van Kan underscores the growing importance of IP and technology expertise in corporate transactions. As AI, data, and complex licensing arrangements become central to deal-making, law firms are investing in specialized talent to navigate these challenges. This move positions Debevoise to better serve clients in sectors heavily reliant on intellectual property and technology-driven deals.
What we're watching
- Practice Expansion
- How Debevoise's addition of van Kan will impact its ability to compete in the IP and tech transactions space.
- Client Demand
- Whether the firm can leverage van Kan's expertise to attract more high-profile clients in tech-driven industries.
- Industry Trends
- The pace at which law firms are expanding their IP and tech practices to meet evolving client needs.