Baker McKenzie continues to be a major force in the TMT space, handling high-profile matters across disputes, regulatory challenges, complex transactions and commercial matters. The firm acts for leading global names in digital platforms, AI and technology, and additionally assists on responses to regulatory scrutiny around emerging tech such as generative AI. The team combines sector depth with cross-disciplinary strength, drawing on Ben Allgrove’s longstanding experience advising digital and platform-based businesses. Steve Holmes is active across major technology, telecoms and outsourcing deals, while Will Holder advises on M&A and private equity activity within the sector. Kate Alexander brings particular expertise in cross-border tax planning for tech groups. Employment and HR issues are handled by Kim Sartin, and John Groom covers copyright, digital compliance and contentious regulatory matters. Sue McLean is widely recognised for her expertise in digital transformation, licensing and AI governance proceedings. Helen Brown departed the team in March 2025.
TMT in London
Baker McKenzie
Responsables de la pratique:
Steve Holmes; Ben Allgrove; Kate Alexander; Will Holder; Kim Sartin
Autres avocats clés:
Sue McLean; John Groom
Les références
‘Technical understanding of technology products.’
‘Clarity, deep understanding of the underlying technology, responsive.’
Principaux clients
3 (Hutchison 3G)
ATP Media
BBC
Colt
Digitalk
Equinix Inc
Eutelsat Group
Hitachi
Hutch Games
Index Features
Media and Games Invest plc
Novator Partners
NTT Limited
Sinch
Snapchat
Take Two Interactive
Tik Tok
Uniphore Inc.
YouTube
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Eutelsat Group on its exclusive negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets.
Bird & Bird LLP
Bird & Bird LLP maintains a broad and well-structured TMT practice, split into distinct teams covering tech transactions, media and sport, and telecoms, with each group led by a dedicated partner. The firm is active across the full spectrum of TMT work, including advisory, regulatory and litigation matters such as High Court copyright claims. Ronald Hendrikx is noted for advising on telecoms issues across both public and private sectors, often guiding clients through innovative product development. Mark Leach leads on complex outsourcing arrangements, while Andrew Danson focuses on sports and betting regulation, including cross-border affairs. Phil Sherrell handles contentious matters and has deep experience in IP-related litigation. Kimberly Wells supports clients on strategic tech and communications initiatives. The practice also welcomed Andrew Dean from Clifford Chance in late 2024, while Emma Drake was promoted to partner in May 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Leach; Ronald Hendrikx
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Danson; Phil Sherrell; Kimberly Wells; Andrew Dean; Emma Drake
Les références
‘Responsive, client-focused, provide commercial and practical advice.’
‘Key individuals act as an extension to our in-house legal team. They are responsive, personable, and can be relied upon.’
‘Kimberly Wells is an excellent technical lawyer. She has helped us draft and navigate incredibly complex agreements. She is very responsive and provides comprehensive advice.’
‘In-depth knowledge of industry and experience working on huge value transactions.’
‘Mark Leach understands the commercial imperatives and takes a pragmatic approach to his advice.’
Principaux clients
Activision Blizzard
Allwyn
Epic Games
Football Association
Guinness Six Nations Rugby
Macquarie Bank
Nando’s
Nokia
TikTok
TuneIn, Inc.
UK Radioplayer
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for TuneIn in the litigation brought against it by Sony Music and Warner Music.
- Represented COPA in a high-profile litigation against Craig Wright regarding the authorship of the Bitcoin White Paper, resulting in a UK High Court ruling that Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto, a subsequent worldwide freezing order against him, and the refusal of his appeal.
- Advised Allwyn on the transition phase for its takeover of the UK National Lottery operations starting 1 February 2024 and continue to support its major technology transformation programme, negotiating complex IT and outsourcing contracts with key partners such as SGI, Vodafone, and others.
Bristows LLP
Bristows LLP remains a popular choice among major tech companies, telecoms providers, streaming services and digital platforms. Its cross-disciplinary TMT group handles matters ranging from competition and regulatory advice to complex data protection and compliance issues. Mark Watts is a recognised authority on data protection law, with particular expertise in high-stakes enforcement cases involving data misuse and breach allegations. Toby Crick advises on telecoms and tech-related disputes, while Stephen Smith combines transactional work with experience in contentious competition matters. Hannah Crowther assists on evolving regulatory issues linked to AI, marketing tech, cross-border data flows and user rights. Anna Cook counsels on disputes involving IP, contracts and technology implementation. The team also welcomed Julian Darrell as partner in 2024, previously the European head of litigation at TikTok.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Watts
Autres avocats clés:
Toby Crick; Stephen Smith; Hannah Crowther; Anna Cook; Julian Darrell
Les références
‘Team is focused on supporting concrete challenges that client is facing, taking into account the big legal picture but also the subtleties of our business. We have worked with Bristows in different capacities and each time the level of service has been stellar.’
‘Mark Watts has been a very good source of truth and ideas. In a area where legal changes are plenty, he is always a good sounding board as well as a seasoned lawyer.’
‘Exceptional understanding of the fast changing environment.’
Principaux clients
Capgemini
Thomson Reuter Foundation
Cisco Systems
Facebook/ Meta
Sure (Guernsey)
Spotify
Scientia Limited
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
Amazon / Amazon Web Services
Philips N.V.
Schibsted Media
X/Twitter
WPP
The Guardian News and Media
Paramount Pictures
The Financial Times Limited
Dropbox
LADbible
Samsung
ZTE
Eutelsat
ZTE Corporation
Ofcom
CityFibre
Vorboss
Capgemini
Thomson Reuter Foundation
Principaux dossiers
- Advising OpenAI, makers of Chat GPT, in connection with all aspects of data protection compliance.
- Advising Lebara on trade mark work, telecoms regulation, and data protection and privacy laws compliance across its global operations.
- Advising Google DeepMind, a world-renowned AI company and part of the Alphabet group, on activities related to several AI models designed to accelerate scientific research.
Clifford Chance LLP
Clifford Chance LLP advises a wide range of clients across the TMT sector, including global telecom operators and leading software companies, with a practice that spans regulatory matters, transactional work, antitrust, and data-related issues. The team is particularly active on digital infrastructure and IP matters. Jennifer Chimanga, a key figure in the group and co-head of the firm’s East Africa practice, brings extensive experience in technology-driven M&A and is recognised for her strong track record. Jonathan Kewley jointly leads the firm’s cross-practice tech initiative and frequently advises on emerging technologies and digital regulation. Nelson Jung plays a key role in competition and antitrust matters. The team recently saw the departure of André Duminy in early 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jennifer Chimanga
Autres avocats clés:
Jonathan Kewley; Nelson Jung
Les références
‘The Clifford Chance TMT team stands out for its deep sector expertise, commercial acumen, and seamless cross-border coordination. What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine top-tier legal advice with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, which is particularly valuable in the fast-evolving telecoms and technology sectors. The team consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the regulatory and commercial landscape, offering tailored solutions that align with our strategic objectives. They deliver consistently excellent service and is a standout player in the market.’
‘Their main strengths are excellent and in-depth knowledge of the market and legal details about the issue at hand, and very strong client-to-firm collaboration and relationship.’
‘Extremely strong team with great insight into the TMT sector. Really strong on tech M&A.’
Principaux clients
Africell
Allegro
Anchorage Capital Partners
Bayobab
Cellnex Telecom
Cisco
Delivery Hero
Codere Group
Expedia Group
EE
Fujitsu
FIS
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
HQLAx
Informa
Inmarsat
LZ Labs
MTN
Netflix
Nielsen Holdings plc
Oracle Corporation
News UK
Sitecore
Spotify
Schibsted
Standard Chartered Ventures
ST Telemedia
Telefonica / VMO2
Telekom Srbija
Spotify
TikTok
Tencent
Zodia Custody
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for EE in a high-profile claim brought by Quinn Emanuel on behalf of the administrators of Phones 4U (« P4U »), the now-defunct mobile phone retailer, against a range of mobile network operators (EE, Vodafone, O2, Orange and Deutsche Telekom) for breaches of Article 101(1) TFEU/Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 and for breach of contract.
- Advised Schibsted, the leading international listed media group in the Nordics, in connection with a successful voluntary tender offer led by a consortium of financial investors, including Permira and Blackstone, to acquire all outstanding ordinary Class A shares in Adevinta, an online classified business listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
- Advised Spotify in the European Commission (« EC »)’s investigation into Apple’s App Store policies relating to music streaming, which resulted in the Commission issuing an infringement decision and fining Apple €1.8 billion over abusive App Store rules for music streaming providers (« Decision »).
CMS
CMS advises on a broad range of matters in the TMT sector, including transactions, disputes and commercial contracts, and also acts for lenders on project financings. The team has experience in cross-border litigation, including advising a major global technology company in a complex claim involving competition and licensing issues. The wider group is now led by Matthew Bennett and Anthony Waller, who are driving the firm’s TMT strategy forward. Bennett is especially active on outsourcing, procurement and commercial projects, while Sam De Silva is well regarded for his work on software licensing and cloud services. Rebekah Hayes is another active contributor to the practice. Former head of TMT Clive Gringras departed in December 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Bennett; Anthony Waller
Autres avocats clés:
Sam De Silva; Rebekah Hayes; John Enser; Victoria Gaskell
Les références
‘Responsiveness and industry knowledge.’
‘There’s very little in our day-to-day work that CMS haven’t got the expertise to support us on. We value their breadth and depth of expertise, their availability and the quality of their people.’
‘John Enser is a font of knowledge and has been of particular support as the business navigates the Media Act. Victoria Gaskell is whip smart and endlessly helpful.’
Principaux clients
AEG Presents
Advance
Avia Games Inc
BBC
BBC Studios
Cameron Mackintosh Limited
Coutts & Co
Creativity Capital
Cutting Edge Group Limited
Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Limited
Elysian Film Group
Equipped.AI
Esports World Cup Foundation
Etisalat
Etisalat – Gaming
European Subsea Cables Association
Eventim
Factory42
Fremantle
Global Media Group
Grain Connect Limited
Hard Rock Digital
Hayu (NBCUniversal)
Hiro Capital
ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC (commercial arm of the International Cricket Council)
ITV
Independent Television New Ltd
Lycamobile
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation
NBCUniversal
Ooredoo
OpenAI
Pathé
Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Sport
Scottish Events Campus
Stage Entertainment
Superstruct Entertainment
The Really Useful Group
UK Cinema Association
Viagogo
Warner Bros Discovery
Winking Studios Limited
XIX Entertainment
Zinc Media Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Microsoft on its global patent prosecution strategy across over 2,000 active filings, including cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and augmented reality.
- Advised BBC Studios on its £255m acquisition of ITV’s 50% stake in BritBox International, giving BBC full ownership of the leading British TV content streamer.
- Advised Esports World Cup Foundation on the 2024 Esports World Cup, including global media rights, social media activations with TikTok and X, and celebrity talent agreements, valued at over $250m.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP continues to handle a wide spectrum of TMT matters, with a practice that spans regulatory investigations, commercial and tech contracts, transactional work and contentious issues. The group draws on expertise from across the firm, including competition, IP, pensions, and disputes. Co-head Veronica Roberts, qualified in both the UK and Belgium, regularly advises on global merger control and trade regulation. Nick Pantlin leads on technology, data and digital infrastructure matters, advising both private and public sector clients. Sydney-based Kwok Tang supports clients on major technology deals, including outsourcing and cloud contracts, while Hayley Brady advises media and digital clients on advertising, licensing and expansion strategies. Recent hires include Vincent Denoyelle and Emmanuel Ronco, and Gregor Klenk.
Responsables de la pratique:
Veronica Roberts; Hayley Brady; David Coulling; Nick Pantlin
Autres avocats clés:
Vincent Denoyelle; Emmanuel Ronco; Gregor Klenk; Will Garton; Christine Young
Les références
‘Deep industry knowledge. Ability to distill and simplify complex matters.’
‘The team has helped us with multiple outsourcing contracts over the past year. The addition of Will Garton into the team has been really positive and we find the team to be really responsive, experts in their field and good at commercial negotiations.’
‘The most outstanding partners I had the pleasure to work with are Nick Pantlin and Christine Young.’
Principaux clients
Amazon UK Services
Apple
Bytedance (TikTok)
Bharti Group
Cap Gemini
Cellnex
Comcast Corporation (Sky, NBC Universal)
Dentsu
Global Switch
IHS Towers
Inmarsat
Madison Square Garden Company
Meta
Motorola Solutions
Oneweb
Orange
Pearson
R2 Semiconductor Inc
Softbank Group
Tata Communications
Telefonica UK (O2), Telefonica S.A.
TimeWarner
Uber
Virgin Media O2 UK Limited
Vodafone
WiseTech Global
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Google on collective proceedings brought in the CAT on behalf of an online publisher class alleging that Google abused a dominant position in ad tech tools.
- Advised VMO2 on the evolution of its network sharing arrangements with Vodafone (network roll-out commitments, outsourcing of site deployment activities, site sharing arrangements in special locations).
- Altice UK on the sale of its c.24.5% stake in BT Group plc to Bharti Televentures UK Limited (« Bharti »).
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins maintains a strong presence in the TMT sector, advising on a broad range of issues including commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, M&A, and data governance. Gail Crawford, who co-leads the practice, advises on data privacy, cybersecurity and the regulatory aspects of major corporate transactions. She supports clients in managing cross-border compliance, breach response and digital infrastructure projects. Fiona Maclean continues to act on IT outsourcing, cloud services, and data strategy matters. Other key figures include Christian McDermott, co-head of the firm's global Payments Practice, whose track record includes major transactions for online retailers and investment firms. Recent hires in the team includes the arrival of Sophie Goossens from Reed Smith in early 2025. Andrew Moyle retired in June 2024, while Deborah Kirk departed for Skadden.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gail Crawford
Autres avocats clés:
Fiona Maclean; Sophie Goossens; Christian McDermott
Les références
‘Technically excellent and extremely thorough.’
‘Synthesis of profound academic insight and aggressive, real-world application. This enables them to decisively navigate the most complex legal challenges.’
‘The team at LW has deep understanding of our business. This sets them apart, enabling them to deliver proactive, commercially astute solutions that directly impact our success. We consistently value their profound commercial acumen, client-centricity and innovative problem-solving.’
Principaux clients
AESC Group
Bitwise Asset Management
Black Forest Labs
Cadence Design Systems
CVC Capital Partners
DAZN
Dynamico AI
Endeavor
Entrust Corporation
Experian
Farfetch
Intuit, Inc.
Kobalt Music Group
Marv Studios
Messium
Meta
Microsoft MicroStrategy
Mimecast
NATO Innovation Fund
Pinewood Studios
Qualtrics Labs
Skydance Media
Saudi Research and Media Group
Two Circles
Vega Investment Technologies
VEON
Principaux dossiers
- Advised global technology giant Meta, as its lead global tech and commercial counsel, which involves strategic M&A; product counselling across its platforms at the convergence of data, technology and intellectual property; legal and enforcement risk related to regulatory compliance; AI advisory; and multijurisdictional regulatory investigations and inquiries regarding alleged data breaches and compliance with data protection laws generally.
- Advised Skydance Media, a leading international media and technology company, and an Investor Group on their US$8 billion strategic merger with Paramount Global and acquisition of National Amusements, Inc., forming « New Paramount » in one of the largest digital and media deals of the decade.
- Advised Entrust Corporation, a financial security company, on its acquisition of Onfido, a global ID verification business, involving a range of complex issues involving technology, intellectual property, data protection, and artificial intelligence.
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons continues to expand its technology and outsourcing capabilities, with a number of recent partner hires bolstering its offering across the IT and digital space. The team regularly advises clients ranging from global payment services and telecom providers to online retail platforms and blockchain developers. Alex Brown, who leads the practice, is a key contact for matters involving data protection, commercial contracts, and complex outsourcing arrangements. George Morris is known for his work with emerging technologies, especially in relation to cryptoassets and blockchain infrastructure. The firm’s standout expertise in generative AI and legal engineering also remains a defining feature of its market presence. New additions to the team include Waltter Kulvik, Marianne Toghill, and Danielle Hirsch, while Satyen Dhana has departed the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alex Brown
Autres avocats clés:
George Morris; Waltter Kulvik; Marianne Toghill; Danielle Hirsch; Hinal Patel
Les références
‘Their customer centric approach, the great level of expertise and the level of engagement and understanding of its client, our needs and challenges. A proactive approach and great responsiveness is greatly appreciated.’
‘Hinal Patel – as the relationship partner with Honeywell, is a delight to work with. His customer centric approach, great expertise and specialized knowledge makes an absolute pleasure to work with him.’
Principaux clients
VMO2
VIRTUS Data Centre
VMO2
BT
Honeywell
Talk Talk
Sky
Huawei
Temu
ITN
Payward
Napier AI
Principaux dossiers
- Simmons team successfully defeats first ever competition collective action in a +£1.3billion claim brought against BT.
- Advised Google in a case against proposed opt-out collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal for over £7 billion in damages concerning alleged abusive conduct by Google.
- Advised Honeywell on the $1.325bn sale of its personal protective equipment business to PIP.
Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May’s cross-practice TMT offering is routinely engaged by high-profile UK corporates and multinational technology clients, particularly on major cross-border matters. The team advises on a wide array of matters spanning commercial arrangements, M&A, compliance, digital infrastructure, and contentious issues. The group is co-led by Victoria MacDuff, who spearheads the telecoms work; Rob Sumroy, who focuses on technology and digital matters; and Paul Dickson, who takes the lead on media-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Victoria MacDuff; Roy Sumroy
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Dickson; Laura Houston; James Cook
Principaux clients
Vodafone
Daily Mail Group
Equinix
Meta
Ascential
Motorola
RELX
JCDecaux
Dentsu Aegis
Netflix
ITV
Tencent
Softbank
Star India
Reach PLC
Arm
HH Global
Booking Holding
Videndum
PCCW
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vodafone Group in connection with all aspects of the ongoing merger of Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK (‘3’), creating the UK’s largest telecoms company.
- Advised Daily Mail Group, the multinational conglomerate which owns one of the UK’s biggest media operations, in respect of its joint venture with News UK (one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland).
- Advised Google on several high-profile technology-related regulatory and anti-trust matters in the UK including advising on the CMA’s ongoing and complex investigations into Google’s conduct in the adtech sector.
Ashurst
Ashurst’s practice supports a wide range of prominent clients with both domestic and international matters, covering M&A, product launches, and financing arrangements. Nick Elverston, who co-leads the team, specialises in advising on service rollouts, joint ventures, network sharing agreements, and transactional work, while also contributing to financing and dispute matters within the sector. Amanda Ludlow, the team’s other co-head, focuses on data regulation, with particular expertise in data protection, privacy issues, and managing data breach notifications across multiple jurisdictions. Fiona Ghosh joined as a partner from EY Law in 2024, adding further strength to the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amanda Ludlow; Bradley Rice; Nick Elverston
Autres avocats clés:
Amanda Ludlow; Fiona Ghosh; William Barrow; Rebecca Clarke
Les références
‘This team uniquely blends industry experience, technical expertise and business practicality to deliver seamless outcomes while protecting against risks.’
‘Amanda Ludlow is particularly strong on telecoms commercial contracting and regulatory advice.’
‘Understanding of use cases for AI in providing legal services. They also bring in expertise from across the firm at the right time without over staffing a matter. ’
Principaux clients
Google Deep Mind
Meta
Saudi Telecom Company
Virgin Media O2
Liberty Global
Boldyn Networks
Intel
Monument Technology
British Business Bank
Wireless Infrastructure Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Meta in the context of all its most strategic telecoms infrastructure projects in EMEA. We have most recently been appointed to advise on the rollout of the Waterworth cable system, and related terrestrial telecoms infrastructure, and continue to advise Meta on the rollout of the |2Africa| cable system, in both cases using a cross-border team of lawyers.
- Representing Telefonica UK in its defence of a c. £3 billion class action before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in relation to abuse of dominance/collective dominance allegations concerning the pricing of combined handset and airtime contracts to consumers.
- Advising Boldyn Networks in a dispute resolution matter. We provide strategic dispute resolution advice in relation to its concession agreement with TfL.
Deloitte Legal
Covering the entire scope of TMT, Deloitte Legal has experience at the forefront of technology law. The team is jointly led by Joanna Conway, Joanna Conway and Peggie Pauwels. Conway focuses on the digital regulation practice with a particular focus on online media risks and emerging technology. Cavan Fabris advises on data privacy, cybersecurity and telecoms. The practice also includes Paul O’Hare, Louis Wihl and Hilary Atherton. Andrew Joint departed the team in 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joanna Conway; Cavan Fabris; Peggy Pauwels
Autres avocats clés:
Paul O’Hare; Louis Wihl; Hilary Atherton
Principaux clients
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)
ITV plc
Electronic Arts Limited
Nymlab Srl
Principaux dossiers
Dentons
Dentons serves a diverse client base including leading IT firms, social media companies, and large technology groups, offering expertise across commercial agreements, M&A, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and dispute resolution. The team is well-regarded for its strengths in regulatory compliance, data privacy, protection, and managing crisis situations. Leadership is split between Jennifer Cass, who was recently promoted to partner, Antonis Patrikios, and Tristan Jonckheer. Dubai-based Henrietta Baker focuses on technology and telecoms transactions, strategic sourcing, and commercial contracts. Sarah Lima brings significant experience in outsourcing is a key member. Garrett Hayes joined the practice in September 2024, enhancing the practice further. Andy Lucas departed the firm in November 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jennifer Cass; Antonis Patrikios; Tristan Jonckheer
Autres avocats clés:
Henrietta Baker; Sarah Lima; Garrett Hayes; Simon Elliott; Jack Stephens
Les références
‘The Dentons team has been an invaluable asset to our US-based company’s entry into the EU/UK market.’
‘Simon Elliott and Jack Stephens consistently provide prompt, professional, pragmatic, and high-quality advice. In addition to their subject matter expertise, they are a pleasure to work with and are always very responsive to our needs and timelines.’
‘Antonis Patrikios, our client liaison partner, is particularly knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic to our needs.’
Principaux clients
Meta / Facebook
Capita
Sky Group
Informa
Daily Mail Group / DMG Events
Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA)
Compass Datacentres
Fibercop
Turkcell
Thomson Reuters
WEA International
Colombia Pictures Corporation
Docebo Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Meta on data protection matters, providing significant levels of advice and support to concerning a number of data privacy matters and compliance measures.
- Advising Compass Datacenters on the foundational steps for the expansion of its global data centre operations.
DLA Piper
The DLA Piper UK TMT team is jointly steered by Mark O’Conor, Nick Fitzpatrick, and Mike Conradi who advise clients across a range of industries on contentious and non-contentious technology matters. Fitzpatrick has extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex arrangements for major sporting and other events, while Conradi provides regulatory and commercial advice to global governments, regulators and businesses. O’Conor assists clients on cloud and digital transformation and public procurement and outsourcing. Other key team members include Kit Burden and Anthony Day. Linzi Penman was promoted to partner in May 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark O’Conor; Nick Fitzpatrick; Mike Conradi
Autres avocats clés:
Kit Burden; Anthony Day; Linzi Penman
Les références
‘DLA Piper are always quick to respond and thorough and diligent in their contracting. They are understanding of our business needs and work with the best intentions for our company. They have great commercial awareness within the industry, and are flexible in appreciating that we often have slightly different requirements to that of a typical distribution company. The staff are friendly, personable, and easy to talk to. I never get the feeling that we are asking too much of them, even when we have a week with a particularly heavy workload. They communicate expected deadlines well.’
Principaux clients
Infosys
Hiscox
G4S
Aviva
Discovery Communications LLC; Liberty Global
Dentsu Group Inc.
Thomson Reuters
THG
UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport
LEGO
ITV
The Football Association Premier League (the Premier League)
British Airways
National grid
LSEG
Morningstar
Wickes
Handelsbanken
Ericsson
Reckitt Benckiser
HCL Technologies
Visa
Rolls Royce
UK Government
Weir Group
GE
Fluvius System Operator CVBA
Ooredoo Group LLC
MTN Group Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Safaricom PLC
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as the legal adviser to the UK Ministry of Defence in relation to the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme on all aspects of this long term, GBP1.8 billion project to combine recruitment across all three Armed Services for the first time.
- Advised Aviva on its long term partnership with Manchester City Council and Factory International which includes landmark support for Manchester’s iconic new arts and culture venue to be named Aviva Studios.
- Representing Ooredoo Group (Ooredoo), a Qatari multinational telecommunications company, in entering into definitive agreements with Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.P.C (Zain Group) and TASC Towers Holding to create the largest independent tower company in the MENA region valued at USD2.2 billion.
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Combining expertise across a number of departments, Mishcon de Reya LLP offers its clients an all-round service encompassing data protection, cybersecurity and data science. Jeremy Hertzog, an IP litigator who advises clients on multi-jurisdictional license disputes and, obtaining and defencing injunctions, leads the team. Adam Rose heads the data group, with expertise in data protection and the freedom of information law. Other key team members include Simon Leaf, who advises clients on technology transactions, and James Boyle who is a specialist in technology and cybersecurity. The team has grown extensively this year, with promotions to partner including Hugo Christie, Stuart Lester, and Eloise Harding, all in early 2025. New additions to the team include Nick Allan, Robert Griffiths, Toby McCrindle, as well as both Angela Fox and Wessen Jazrawi.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeremy Hertzog
Autres avocats clés:
Lewis Cohen; Adam Rose; Hugo Christie; Stuart Lester; Eloise Harding; Nick Allan; Toby McCrindle; Angela Fox; Wessen Jazrawi
Les références
‘Their advice is consistently practical, commercially grounded, and forward-looking, especially around emerging technologies and AI. They’re collaborative, thoughtful, and always quick to adapt to new developments. We value their clear communication, flexible ways of working, and genuine interest in understanding our business.’
‘The people we’ve worked with at Mishcon are smart, responsive, and easy to trust.’
‘The team bring strategic perspective and clarity to tough problems, and are all diligent, personable, and great at moving matters forward efficiently.’
Principaux clients
Sky Limited, Sky UK Limited, Sky International AG (together « Sky »)
Entain
Nintendo
Global
Aylo Premium Ltd, Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Billing Limited, Aylo Billing US Corp.
Wayve Technologies
AccuRx
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
BLAST ApS
Compuhire
CBS
Pragmatic Play
Xiatech
mParticle
Quinyx
Tyburn Film Productions
Principaux dossiers
- Advised AI startup Wayve on its $1.05 billion Series C investment, the largest AI investment in Europe, led by SoftBank with NVIDIA and Microsoft as well as Wayve’s strategic partnership with Uber to deploy self-driving vehicles globally.
- Acting for Sky in its proceedings against SkyKick in the Supreme Court, widely recognised as the most important trade mark case in the last decade.
- Advising Nintendo on a broad range of IP protection and enforcement matters, particularly in relation to the protection and enforcement of Nintendo’s rights in its iconic games, hardware and characters.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright’s technology team operates across disruptive technologies, AI, digital infrastructure, gaming, and space technology. The group is co-led by Sean Murphy, global head of fintech, and Oliver Stacey. Murphy advises on fintech rollouts as well as public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity buyouts, and growth equity deals. Stacey focuses on corporate matters in tech, media, and communications, including joint ventures, and commercial contracts. James Russell leads the commercial and outsourcing practice, advising clients such as banks, Islamic financial institutions, software providers, and asset managers on outsourcing, IT, and IP law. Mark Maurice and Jessica Melville were promoted to partner in January 2025. Kirsty Harrower joined as partner in the same month.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sean Murphy; Oliver Stacey
Autres avocats clés:
James Russell; Mark Maurice; Jessica Melville; Kirsty Harrower
Les références
‘Extremely knowledgeable and take the time to understand business nuances and how these could be impacted.’
‘Great communication and updates on work. Ensure right people with knowledge and skills are brought in to ensure efficiency and alignment with expected costs.’
‘Depth of experience, commercial acumen, responsiveness and market coverage.’
Principaux clients
Qualcomm Inc.
TruLife Optics Limited
Xero Limited
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG
Telus Corporation
Kaizen Regtech Group Limited
Sanner Group
Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE)
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
Vodafone PLC
Zain Group
Polski Światłowód Otwarty sp. Z o.o.,
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Deutsche Investitutions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG)
Eastcastle Infrastructure
Toob Limited
Natixis
Ares Management
Econet Wireless
Etisalat
TELUS
Safaricom PLC
TowerShare
Mubadala Investment Company
Helios Investment Partners
Community Fibre Limited
AT&T
National Digital Infrastructure Fund (Amber Infrastructure)
Macquarie Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed by Qualcomm in defending an opt-out collective claim brought against it in the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of a class of consumers by the Consumer Association, Which?
- Advised holographic optics company TruLife Optics Limited on its strategic alliance and share acquisition by Nitto Denko Corporation (Nitto), a premier global materials manufacturer.
- Advised Xero on its strategic acquisition of Syft Analytics (Syft), a leading global cloud-based reporting, insights and analytics platform for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses, for US$70 million.
Osborne Clarke LLP
Led by the head of department Nick Johnson, Osborne Clarke LLP advises clients that require the coordination of complex legal matters across various practice areas. The practice supports clients across the telecoms, broadcasting, video game, and wider entertainment industries on regulatory, contentious, and transactional matters. John Davidson-Kelly, head of media, assists on digital media regulations, consumer law, and media and technology agreements. Jon Fell, head of telecommunication, handles a range of internet and telecoms matters and Sarah Valentine, being the head of technology, leads on technology-focused M&A and investment transaction matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Johnson; John Davidson-Kelly; Jon Fell; Sara Valentine
Autres avocats clés:
Luke Maunder; Arty Rajendra
Les références
‘The Osborne Clarke team is an extremely effective, litigation team – very responsive to client needs with real strength and breadth.’
‘The team is dedicated and proactive. They know their subject matter well and are also closely monitoring and sharing any relevant developments.’
‘Deep subject matter and industry expertise on technology products and compliance requirements.’
‘The advice provided was clear, straight to the point and understandable to both legal and business stakeholders, which is key to allow a good alignment in terms of requirements and accuracy.’
‘The individuals I work with are helpful and knowledgeable. Each have their own unique qualities and expertise that they manage to align to provide a consistent and aligned advise and support. Qualities like expertise, knowledge, effective communication, adaptability and consistency are stand-out qualities to me.’
‘Luke Maunder is a real star. He is a joy to work with, great on the technical details as well as the law, he devises creative solutions for his clients. A strategic thinker, he is able to communicate well with his team and clients. He is a brilliant all-rounder.’
‘Arty Rajendra is fantastic to work with. Arty thinks through every aspect of a case and delivers brilliant results for her clients.’
‘World class expertise.’
Principaux clients
4 Fibre Limited/SCCI Alphatrack Limited
Arrow International Media
Bloomsbury
BT plc/EE Limited
Channel 4
ClearBank
CNN
Coffee&TV
Comcast / NBC Universal
Community Fibre Limited
Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited
DAZN
Fibrus Networks Limited
Focus Group
Harper Collins
HayU
ITV
Les Mills
L’Oréal
Meta
Miroma
National Grid Telecoms
Netflix
News UK
Onecom
Paramount
Plan Communications
Redwood Technologies/Content Guru
SkyShowtime
Southern Communications Holdings Limited
TalkTalk Telecom Group plc
TelcoSwitch
The Trade Desk
University of Bristol
Vodafone (Group, Vodafone Procurement Company, UK, Business)
Warner Bros. Discovery
Windsor Telecom
Principaux dossiers
- Advising and representing Block, Inc. and Squareup in defending a High Court claim for infringement in respect to copyright and database rights in the Bitcoin blockchain.
- Advising the legal streaming lead for EMEA on all matters related to the growth and development of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming services, including the international roll-out and updates to HBO Max in EMEA and the launch of TNT Sports in the UK.
- Advising on the multijurisdictional roll-out and development of Paramount+, (Paramount’s new subscription video on-demand OTT streaming service) including consumer and regulatory compliance and advertising issues.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP‘s practice spans an array of TMT work including digital connectivity, telecoms, technology suppliers and mass action defence cases. Leading the team is David Barker who focuses on contentious data protection litigation and Right to Be Forgotten claims. The firm also includes Jonathan Kirsop, a data protection and technology specialist, Diane Mullenex who focuses on the global gaming and gambling practice, and Lauro Fava, a dually-qualified partner in the UK and EU. Nicole Livesey and Stuart Davey are also key members of the practice. Andrew McMillan left the team in 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Barker
Autres avocats clés:
Jonathan Kirsop; Diane Mullenex; Lauro Fava; Nicole Livesey; Stuart Davey
Les références
‘Innovative and dedicated firm investing in models of advice that give great value and reliable quality.’
‘Team members are expert in their field and where we need additional specialist advice there is always reach-back within the LLP to accommodate this. The team we work with have been with our commercial contracts for a long period and they have managed continuity of detailed knowledge over these years.’
‘Highly professional, timely in their responses and importantly intuitive as to the nature of advice needed and the environment in which it is framed.’
Principaux clients
Google Group
DeepMind Technologies Limited
YouTube
Ericsson
Oppo Mobile
Helios Towers plc
Bumble Group (including Badoo)
Data trust work and other data sharing structures: University of Lincoln, University of Edinburgh, Smart Data Foundry, Costain
UK Government – Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)
Eptura
Telent
TfL
Smart Data Foundry
Pomvom UK Limited
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Zilo Technology
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Google LLC in relation to Right to Be Forgotten requests and proceedings brought by or on behalf of private individuals seeking to manage their reputation.
- Advising Ericsson in relation to two sets of proceedings commenced by Lenovo before the UK High Court.
- Advising Costain, a consortium of water companies on the second phase of Stream, a project to establish an open and shared data ecosystem for the UK water industry.
RPC
Covering the entire scope of TMT matters and maintaining a strong reputation in the field, RPC advises clients from major global electronics firms to leading social media platforms. The team specialises in technology and outsourcing work for companies, and handles technology and class action disputes in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Practice head Jeremy Drew works with clients on contentious and advisory work, while Oliver Bray supports entities on global regulation compliance, AI content issues and all other aspects of TMT. Other key members of the team include Caroline Tuck who specialises in outsourcing litigation, and David Cran who focuses on technology disputes. The team grew this year with the additions of Alastair Mitton and Andrew McMillan. Meanwhile, Tania Williams left in June 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeremy Drew
Autres avocats clés:
Oliver Bray; Caroline Tuck; David Cran; Alastair Mitton; Andrew McMillan; Joe Lippitt; Rachel Ford
Les références
‘Oliver Bray leads a great team that is keen to learn about our business and work with us as true partners. The team’s willingness to get underneath the bonnet and really understand the business is a huge asset. Our business is complex but I always have confidence that the RPC team will really look into the technical details that surround the legal issues in order to inform their analysis.’
‘My go-to partners are Oliver Bray and Joe Lippitt, and this year I’ve been pleased to have Rachel Ford on the core team too.’
‘Oliver Bray is a trusted adviser and a great ally. Olly has a genuine interest in our business and has tackled many complex data protection issues for me. He makes a real effort to understand not just the legal issues, but also the business dynamics. RPC’s advice is always practical and tailored.’
Principaux clients
Associated Newspapers
Ebury
eClerx
FT
Google including YouTube
LINK Scheme
Meta
Reach plc
Times Media
Valve Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Google as defendant in the highly publicised litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games and the world-famous esports title ‘Fortnite’.
- Defending the Financial Times in a libel claim brought by former hedge fund manager, Crispin Odey, over two articles reporting on allegation that Odey sexually assaulted or harassed more than 20 women between 1985 and 2021.
- Advising YouTube on all aspects of their social media operations, including influencer marketing campaigns, launch campaigns for products and services and regulated areas of marketing activity.
Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing LLP’s TMT group combines commercial, IP, data, and venture capital expertise to advise clients across the technology, media, and telecoms space. Co-head Graham Hann, who also leads on games and interactive entertainment matters, counsels on tech-focused commercial agreements and data strategy. Mike Washbrook handles complex patent disputes, particularly in the telecoms and tech sectors. Sian Skelton frequently supports US-based startups scaling into the UK and Europe, especially on data privacy and regulatory issues. Adam Rendle assists major media and content platforms on copyright, advertising compliance, and intermediary liability. Venture capital specialist Josef Fuss joined the team as a partner and Xuyang Zhu was promoted to partner, while Mark Owen has retired.
Responsables de la pratique:
Josef Fuss; Graham Hann; Adam Rendle
Autres avocats clés:
Mike Washbrook; Sian Skelton; Xuyang Zhu
Les références
‘We work with the team led by Partner Zhu Xuyang, which possesses deep knowledge and expertise in copyright and other IP-related areas. They are good at analyzing complex issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives.’
‘Partner Zhu Xuyang has a solid legal foundation and extensive experience in the field of copyright, closely monitor cutting-edge issues, and possess keen insights in TMT industry.’
Principaux clients
Careology
Mobility Trader UK Ltd (trading as ‘heycar’).
Vonage
Rezolve
SEGA
DMGT (Daily Mail and MailOnline)
OPPO
Ericsson
Vinted
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted SEGA Europe, a worldwide leader in video games and interactive entertainment on multiple international strategic M&A transactions, including: (i) its sale of Amplitude Studios through a management buyout led by senior leaders and employees in November 2024; and (ii) its sale of Relic Entertainment in March 2024.
- Defending OPPO, OnePlus and Realme in patent infringement proceedings brought by InterDigital.
- Advised Careology with various contractual negotiations to licence their technology and provide related services across NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, insurers and ancillary healthcare entities as well as funding rounds, partnerships and several other matters.
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard‘s cross-practice TMT team combines resources across a number of their core practices to advise their clients on a range of matters. Leading the team is Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta, who focuses on IT and outsourcing transactions in financial services, transport and retail and consumer sectors. Joining him is Natalie Trainor who assists clients on technology and infrastructure deals, Richard Bonnar who supports on complex government transformational and infrastructure programmes, and David Berry who acts opposite technology suppliers. Natalie Moreno left the firm in July 2024, while Marlon Cohen re-joined the firm, advising clients on advertising, media, and sports related incidents.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta
Autres avocats clés:
Iain Mackenzie; Natalie Trainor; Richard Bonnar; Marlon Cohen; David Berry
Les références
‘The team’s expertise in large technology contracts stand out and they were uniquely pragmatic and commercial in their advice.’
‘Iain Mackenzie has extensive experience in negotiating technology contracts; this was clear in the negotiations we undertook. He proposed fallback positions based on his experience in dealing with similar contracts and with that vendor in particular.’
Principaux clients
National Electricity System Operator (NESO)
SSE Plc
Nottingham Building Society
McArthurGlen Group
Deazy
BCIS
Coventry Building Society
Consica A/S
Principaux dossiers
- Represented SSE in all aspects of their joint venture with TotalEnergies, facilitating the creation of Source, a significant new player in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector across the UK and Ireland.
- Acted for Nationwide Building Society on all aspects of the implementation of an AI-powered mortgage origination platform provided by MQube.
- Renegotiating McArthurGlen’s global media buying agreement with Wavemaker.
Covington & Burling LLP
Covington & Burling LLP fields a multidisciplinary technology group with notable strength at the intersection of regulatory law, data, and digital innovation. The practice is jointly led from London by Daniel Pavin, who is increasingly recognised for his work on commercial transactions in the tech and digital health sectors, and Lisa Peets, who supports on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including emerging laws around online platforms and digital services. The team is also active in contentious matters, data compliance, and large-scale commercial tech projects spanning content, infrastructure, and software.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Pavin; Lisa Peets
Principaux clients
Embracer Group AB
AstraZeneca
Principaux dossiers
- Advised global gaming company Embracer Group in its $1.2 billion divestiture of the operative group Easybrain to Miniclip.
- Assisted clients will all manner of questions relating to the EU AI Act and other AI legislation in the US and rest of world.
- Advised a number of leading multinational technology companies on compliance with the European Accessibility Act (« EAA »).
Paul Hastings LLP
The practice at Paul Hastings LLP is led by Jason Raeburn, a specialist in advising technology companies on IP issues and disputes. The team work with a number of technology sector clients, advising them on new cutting-edge technology. Alex Morgan joined the team in December 2024, bringing with him an expertise in IP litigation and complex disputes. The team also includes Anu Balasubramanian who handles cross-border technology deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jason Raeburn
Autres avocats clés:
Alex Morgan; Anu Balasubramanian; Georgina Morris
Les références
‘I have worked with Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP for the last 11 months and it has been one of the best professional and personal experiences for bgbg (Mexico); we have learned a lot from them and they are always open to learn from our local experience.’
‘Jason Raeburn is a smart, dedicated and detail-oriented lawyer. He is a natural leader and we are very glad working with him.’
‘They have a very strong partnership and a good level of talent coming up through the ranks.’
Principaux clients
YouTube
Comcast
Ripple Labs
Nasdaq, Inc
G42 AI
IAG Capital Partners
Smash Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Smash Capital in leading a Series B funding round for Read AI, a productivity and AI automation startup, valued at $450 million.
- Advised IAG in its Series A investment round for UrbanFox, a fraud prevention and risk management platform that protects payment processors and online merchants from complex synthetic fraud attacks using artificial intelligence.
Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP continually advises on a broad range of technology matters, including AI, blockchain, fintech, and wireless communication. Joe Stephenson leads the practice with a focus on large-scale IT procurement and outsourcing. Alex Kirkhope and Craig Armstrong remain key contacts for technology and commercial work. Recent hires include Kurt Ma in January 2025 and Mark Churchman in February 2025, while departures include Sam Tyfield and Victoria Bentley.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joe Stephenson
Autres avocats clés:
Alex Kirkhope; Craig Armstrong; Kurt Ma; Mark Churchman
Les références
‘The team is fully dedicated.’
‘The team we work with are knowledgeable, and leverage our precedents very well. It makes our work much easier and our deals run smoothly.’
‘The Shoosmiths TMT team is simply excellent. Joe Stephenson and the other lawyers we have worked with have been technically excellent; but have marked themselves out for their practical knowledge of our market and the commercial considerations our business care about. Working with the team has been smooth and they make the hard stuff look easy.’
Principaux clients
ABN Amro
Amadeus Capital Partners Limited
Deliveroo
DTCP Growth Equity III SCSp SICAV-RAIF
Enzen Global Limited
Esteé Lauder Companies
Everway
Five Arrows Principal Investments III and Five Arrows Capital Partners
Hotelbeds
Lakestar
Motorway
Octopus Ventures
Satoshi ATM UK Limited
TA Associates and Five Arrows Growth Capital
Terra Payments UK Limited
Tesco Mobile
The West Brom
Tulip Trading Limited
Virgin Media O2
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Financial Services
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Oracle on its provision of shared services to a cluster of UK Government departments, Oracle’s most significant project in EMEA impacting nearly half the UK’s civil service.
- Acted as counsel for Dr Craig Wright, a well-known computer scientist who claims to be the creator of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and author of the Bitcoin White Paper, acting under the pseudonym ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ (worth potentially billions in bitcoin value (confidential))
- Advised on the multi-billion pound merger sale of Texthelp Group to n2y, forming edtech giant Everway.
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs offers cross-practice expertise to a diverse client base spanning the media, tech, and telecoms sectors. The group is jointly led by Andrew Wilkinson , Francesco Liberatore and David Naylor. Wilkinson brings deep experience in cloud infrastructure, complex licensing arrangements and IP-led system implementations across multiple jurisdictions. Liberatore, who is qualified in both the UK and Italy, routinely advises on regulatory and competition issues in the telecoms space, including for digital operators. Naylor focuses on supporting high-growth and disruptive companies navigating commercial and strategic challenges. Robert Lister joined the team from Ropes & Gray LLP in August 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Naylor; Andrew Wilkinson; Francesco Liberatore
Autres avocats clés:
Robert Lister; Jams Pearson
Les références
‘The team at SPB are highly skilled technology lawyers with good industry knowledge. They are pragmatic, effective, reliable and consistent. They deliver high quality work and are technically adept at contract drafting and negotiation.’
‘James Pearson has good industry knowledge and sound judgement. He is responsive, pragmatic, solutions-focused, efficient, reliable and consistent. He delivers clear and concise legal advice and our business stakeholders love working with him.’
Principaux clients
Akamai
Aston Martin Lagonda
Avaya
Caterpillar
The Brand Tech Group
Clear Channel
Ericsson
Etisalat
GSMA
Live Nation.
MiQ
NTT Communications
PEI Media
Salesforce
Telecommunications Authority of Bahrain
Telegraph Media Group
Twilio
Viber
Vodafone
Zoom
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Aston Martin on all data privacy matters relating to the development and international launch of its new connected vehicles across more than 50 countries with reported sales revenues of c. $2.13 billion in 2024.
- Advised e& on an agreement for the landing of 2Africa, a record-breaking subsea cable project which will increase digital connectivity for approximately 3 billion people.
- Advised DataCore, an award-winning pioneer in software-defined storage on a broad range of UK, EU and US commercial, data privacy, AI, and disputes related matters including advising on the company’s international commercial contracting arrangements.
Bates Wells
Bates Wells covers a full array of TMT matters, advising clients on commercial contracts, employment-related matters in the gig economy, sponsor license issues, and sector-specific compliance issues. Clients include international technology firms, with the practice routinely helping them with matters regarding outsourcing and trade marks. Leading the team is Richard Marke, who assists IT customers in a range of sectors on acquiring technology products, while other key members of the team include Chetal Patel, Paul Jennings, and Eleonor Duhs.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Marke
Autres avocats clés:
Chetal Patel; Paul Jennings; Eleonor Duhs; Laura Morrish
Les références
‘We greatly appreciate and value the advice, guidance and expertise of the team at Bates Wells who have been assisting us in relation to trade mark matters, and taking a pro-active approach to settle potential objections and disputes over our marks.’
‘The team have taken the time to get to know us, our business and to really dig down into what is most important to us in relation to our brand identity. The advice we’ve received has been accessible; easy to understand and digest and allowed us to make informed choices on how to proceed.’
‘Laura Morrish’s guidance and advice in relation to trade marks has been invaluable to us.’
Principaux clients
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
Positec
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity in relation a services agreement for the purposes of integrating a new AI based customer relationship management tool.
- Advised a large tech-based charity on trade marks and branding, and advising the spin out company which focusses on assisting with the transition to working with Artificial Intelligence.
Brown Rudnick LLP
Brown Rudnick LLP advises clients across the tech sector on a wide mix of matters, from joint ventures and strategic partnerships to digital platforms, cloud-based solutions, and outsourcing arrangements. Neil Foster, who heads the team, acts on a range of commercial and corporate transactions, with a focus on venture capital and private equity. Tim Davison regularly assists clients with complex cross-border commercial deals. Recent additions to the team include Matthew Edwards, who joined from Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2025, and Angus Ford, who arrived from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in December 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Neil Foster
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Edwards; Angus Ford; Tim Davidson
Les références
‘They are incredibly responsive, thorough and pragmatic. They are also unique in that they organise and host some of the longest-running venture capital pitch events in technology, and are very generous with connecting companies and investors within their network.’
‘Neil is exceptionally responsive, as well as measured and wise in his business dealings and advice. He has supported us on a number of occasions with tricky multi-party negotiations and board governance matters.’
‘This practice is unique in the way it combines world-class specialist expertise with top notch relationship and client management skills.’
Principaux clients
M&G Investment Management Limited
Iceotope Group Ltd
Atlantic Bridge Capital
Triple B Capital
Japan Energy Capital
Cirata Plc
IONATE Limited
Somero Enterprises Inc
Atlantic Bridge
Remediiate
Jenzabar, Inc
Orion Innovation
Voltea Limited
Singer Capital Capital Management (“SCM”)
NunaBio Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Closed a £25m series D funding round into U.K. company, Reactive Technologies Limited, on behalf of M&G Investment Management Limited (part of the world’s second largest sustainability fund).
- Acted for Ionate on its £13.5m Series A Preference Share Financing led by U.K. VCT Albion.
- Advised GB News on its successful judicial review of TV regulator’s Ofcom’s decisions that two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg breached the broadcasting Code.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers broad expertise across AI, regulatory compliance, outsourcing, and commercial agreements. Simon Gamlin leads the technology practice, guiding clients through a variety of deals such as ERP implementations, software licensing, system integration, and e-commerce projects. Craig Rogers and Simon Lightman are recognised for their strong capabilities in IT outsourcing and related commercial arrangements. Mark Chester is also a key member of the team, with experience in the data centre sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Gamlin; Simon Lightman
Autres avocats clés:
Craig Rogers; Mark Chester
Les références
‘The team understands the market and the needs of clients and suppliers.’
Principaux clients
AT&T
Broadridge Financial Solutions Ltd
Splunk
NTT
Aro Finance Group Limited
Garmin Ltd
Principaux dossiers
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG deals with a variety of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters, with an experienced dispute resolution practice. Jocelyn Paulley heads the team, with a specialism in non-contentious technology matters. In London, the practice includes Matt Hervey, who leads the AI division, and Alexandra Brodie, an experienced litigator in the telecoms sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jocelyn Paulley
Autres avocats clés:
Matt Hervey; Alexandra Brodie
Les références
‘Our go-to firm for our IT and technology contracts. They really get the technical issues and challenges in IT projects and are able to translate them effortlessly into contractual wording and advice, which is understandable and user-friendly for our business. An invaluable member of any project team for the implementation of new software and technologies.’
‘Always responsive, clear and hand-on useful advice.’
Principaux clients
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited
Virtus Data Centres
Wates Limited
Keyloop (UK) Limited
Sitehop Limited
Energy Systems Catapult Limited
National Farmers Union Mutual Society Limited
Transport for London
Mixmove Limited
Lloyd’s Register Group Services Limited
Dudley Building Society
Halfords UK Limited
Statkraft GmbH
The Shrewsbury and Nottingham Maternity Services Inquiries
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Connected Places Catapult
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Transport for London on its £500m re-procurement through Competitive Dialogue of the supply contract in respect of the London Cycle Hire Scheme.
- Advising Wates in relation to a wide variety of agreements concerning its employee benefits programme, in particular technology agreements.
- Advising The Shrewsbury & Telford Maternity Services Inquiry and the Nottingham University Hospital Maternity Services Inquiry (the Inquiries), our role on the inquiry was all encompassing. We advise on all aspects of data collection, management, security and privacy.
Milbank
Joining the rankings this year, the Milbank TMT team are particularly experienced in technology disputes. Julian Stait leads the TMT team. Joining him is Tom Canning who specialises in IT litigation and arbitration. The practice is hailed as providing a 'very good level of expertise'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Julian Stait
Autres avocats clés:
Tom Canning
Les références
‘Very good level of expertise (technical and legal) across the team, with Julian Stait in particular has almost unrivalled experience of heavy duty disputes, but he has built and manages a very strong team.’
‘Julian Stait has enormous expertise and experience over many years (and disputes). Able to manage disputes as well as get involved in the detail.’
Principaux clients
Credit Suisse
Direct Line Group
Maxis
TCS
WPP
Drax Group plc and Drax Energy Solutions Limited
Principaux dossiers
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles multi-jurisdictional, high-value technology transactions and outsourcing matters. The firm offers a full spectrum of TMT expertise and is under joint leadership of Steven Farmer, who advises on M&A and investment deals, and Lee Rubin who focuses on complex technology transactions. Recent team hires include the addition of Laurence Lieberman, who joined as a partner from Taylor Wessing LLP in November 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steven Farmer; Lee Rubin
Autres avocats clés:
Laurence Lieberman; Scott Morton
Les références
‘Steven Farmer always looks beyond the details and gives clear clarity on issues that arise.’
‘Pillsbury Law provide us the rare combination of service excellence with a personal feel. This is more important than ever given we are in a rapidly changing landscape within the technology sector, and their proactive support and guidance is helping us to stay ahead of regulatory and IP challenges and opportunities.’
‘Steven Farmer and Scott Morton have continued to provide a superb service. Their reliability, flexibility and attention to detail have not gone unnoticed and we feel valued as a client.’
Principaux clients
1stDibs
Apkudo
AT&T
Axoni
Checkout.com
G.Network Communication|s
Gorilla| Technology Group
HM Electronics
iFlytek
Insight Surgery
Kinhub
Meta Platforms
Private Identity LLC
Ultra Information Solutions / Satya Ltd
Victaulic Company
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Axoni on the sale of its post-trade business to the London Stock Exchange Group.
- Advised HM Electronics on global tech regulatory compliance including in relation to the roll out of various cutting-edge AI solutions which improve customer experience.
- Advised financial services clients including State Street and PNC Bank through intricate tech regulatory and cyber resilience related regulation which is of critical importance.
Wedlake Bell LLP
Specialising in technology-heavy corporate transactions, Wedlake Bell LLP advises a range of corporate clients and start-ups. The group is led by Michael Gardner who assists clients on intellectual property matters and commercial, contractual, reputation management and IT disputes. The team also includes Mark Tasker who leads on the corporate and wider technology practice, Adam Betts, a general specialist in the TMT field, and Esther Gunaratnam who works on all aspects of IP. Stephen Callender is also a key member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Gardner
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Tasker; Adam Betts; Esther Gunaratnam; Stephen Callender
Les références
‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and managed to deliver very satisfactory work results. Uncomplicated and more goal-oriented work than others.’
‘We are working with Esther Gunaratnam for many years. Esther is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to her legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of her clients. She is extremely well connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of her team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results.’
‘Very knowledgeable, great to work with.’
Principaux clients
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
Blue Skies Space
The Scale Factory
The Marvesting Group
IntelliAM AI PLC
Renewabl Ltd
Inatech Europe Limited
Additive Earth including Additive Catchments
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a space data business which has developed a new class of satellites to benefit the global scientific community by providing high-quality data.
- Advised a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres on a managed services agreement for a data centre located in Amsterdam.
- Advised a famous automotive manufacturer on their complex group outsourcing reorganisation involving IP and various supply chain and service contracts.