Sean Christy, Esq.
Sean Christy is a trusted business and legal advisor to many public and privately-held companies in complex business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) transactions; strategic IT products and service; software licensing, maintenance and development agreements, including software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing arrangements; internet-related and other technology-based service agreements; and other strategic procurements. He represents clients in their most critical strategic initiatives, ranging from global transactions by multinational corporations to the core business deals of early stage start-up companies.
Sean’s role as a business and commercial advisor to his clients is often a critical component in his clients’ success. He is known for providing guidance on strategic direction, analyzing client operations, selecting suppliers, scope, pricing, providing post-transaction support, counseling on trans-governance disputes, audit defense, and other key commercial issues his clients face throughout the lifecycle of their deals.
Sean’s work is often recognized for delivering significant savings, improved service capability and increased business agility for his clients.
Sean has substantial experience advising clients in the financial services (including financial technology), hospitality, consumer products, utility, energy and online data/analytics industries. He has represented clients across the globe, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to joining Bryan Cave, Sean was a partner in the outsourcing and software systems integration practice group of another international law firm. His knowledge of and experience with telecommunications and outsourcing precede his private law practice. He previously led a capture team for a major telecommunications company, which included advising clients on and negotiating managed network services and telecommunications outsourcing agreements for large government and enterprise clients.