Mikaela Dealissia
Advises clients on IP, technology and data privacy matters arising from a variety of corporate, M&A, commercial, licensing and other strategic transactions.
Mikaela is a member of our IP & Commercial Transactions practice and interdisciplinary Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. She advises clients on IP, technology, commercial and data privacy issues arising in strategic transactions such as M&A transactions, JVs, commercial and licensing arrangements, collaborations, financings, restructurings and securities offerings.
Mikaela has extensive experience structuring, negotiating and drafting bespoke commercial arrangements across a range of industries, including regarding data use and monetization, outsourcing, manufacturing, supply and distribution, branding and sponsorship. She counsels clients on data privacy and AI advisory matters, including regarding the development, use and commercialization of their products and services.
In her pro bono practice, Mikaela advises a variety of arts and education-focused nonprofits, including Lincoln Center and iCivics. She was a member of the New York City Bar’s 2021 Associate Leadership Institute.
Experience
Technology
- TPG’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions business unit
- Convey Health Solutions’ sale of HealthScape Advisors
- Qorvo’s:
- acquisition of Anokiwave
- sale of assembly and test business to Luxshare Precision Industry
- licensing and commercial arrangements with, and subsequent sale of Qorvo Biotechnologies to, Zomedica
- Bridgepoint Capital’s acquisition of Sun World International
- Lightspark on key commercial, data privacy, technology and intellectual property arrangements
- PwC’s $2.2 billion sale of Global Mobility Tax and Immigration Services practice to CD&R
- Symphony Technology Group consortium’s $2.075 billion acquisition of RSA from Dell
- OKI Electric’s sale of OKI Brazil’s IT services and software assets for banks and retailers to NCR Corporation
Industrials, Transportation & Logistics
- JetBlue’s strategic collaboration with United to launch Blue Sky
- Fisker in connection with its chapter 11 cases
- Emerson’s:
- $7.2 billion acquisition of remaining outstanding shares of AspenTech
- $8.2 billion acquisition of National Instruments
- $14 billion sale of a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business to Blackstone
- $3 billion sale of InSinkErator business to Whirlpool
- sale of Therm-O-Disc to One Rock Capital Partners
- $11 billion acquisition of control of Aspen Technology
- Baker Hughes’ sale of Nexus Controls to GE Gas Power
- FirstGroup’s:
- sale of Greyhound Lines to FlixMobility
- $4.6 billion sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT
- Freeport-McMoran and Baker Hughes on key commercial, technology and intellectual property arrangements, including those relating to Baker Hughes’ separation from General Electric
Consumer Products & Retail
- Arcos Dorado’s renewal of long-term master franchise agreement with McDonald’s
- Ferrero Group’s $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg
- Campbell Soup’s:
- $2.7 billion acquisition of Sovos Brands
- sale of Noosa Yoghurt to Lakeview Farms
- Sallie Mae’s acquisition of Nitro College
- Cornell Capital’s merger of Corelle Brands with Instant Brands
- Jebsen’s brand licensing and supply arrangements for its Blue Girl Beer joint venture with AB InBev
- A global luxury goods conglomerate on its strategic partnerships with fashion designers
- A food delivery platform’s partnership with a grocery delivery service
- Related on various Hudson Yards brand sponsorship agreements
News
Recognition
Davis Polk Pro Bono Award, 2024
Education
- magna cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- Staff Editor, New York University Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law
- with honors
Qualifications and admissions
- State of New York