Other key names include Robbie Downing, who is notable in telecoms regulatory matters, and senior counsel Harry Small, who has substantial experience in technology and outsourcing matters. Financial services and fintech expert Sue McLean assists clients with cutting edge areas of technology, including cloud, blockchain and AI. ‘Outstanding negotiator’ Steve Holmes leads the team in London and co-leads the European group, handling both technology and telecoms matters, from technology outsourcings to fibre deals. The group’s IT expertise extends to advising clients on cutting-edge projects involving new technologies, such as cloud services, AI and blockchain, and digital transformations. On the telecoms side, it handles regulatory mandates, network transformations such as the launch of 5G, mobile device arrangements, and network outsourcings. The sizeable team at Baker McKenzie advises customers and providers of technology and telecoms on contentious and non-contentious mandates and, situated within the firm’s global practice, it is well-placed to assist on multinational ventures. Noah Hong was promoted to counsel in November 2021. The team has been expanding with new hires, including the recruitments of senior associate Shehana Cameron-Perera and Rhiannon Webster from DAC Beachcroft LLP in January and August 2021 respectively. David Futter is also notable and assists governmental departments on IT and outsourcing transactions, as well as assisting clients with procuring and operating digital platforms. Amanda Hale advises on a range of transactions, including strategic infrastructure and service arrangements, joint ventures, M&A and financings, as well as regulatory issues. Nick Elverston is co-head of the digital economy transactions group and IT and sourcing specialist Christopher Bates leads the digital transformation and strategic sourcing practice Elverston has substantial experience in handling cross-border TMT matters for telecoms and media companies, vendors and funders, and he is also fluent in English, French and Japanese. Additionally, strategic sourcing, IP, competition and dispute matters are also well within the group’s strong capabilities. Media and entertainment (including media finance)Ī major focus for the team at Ashurst is assisting clients with digital transformation projects and strategies, and the commercial, regulatory and financing aspects of digital infrastructure rollout.Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design.Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious).Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates).Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.Social housing: local authorities and registered providers.Commercial property: corporate occupiers.Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables).Private funds (including infrastructure funds).Investment fund formation and management.Insurance litigation: for policyholders.Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans.Banking litigation: investment and retail.Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals).Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m).Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+).M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £500m+.M&A: lower mid-market deals, £50m-£500m.
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