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I advise on technology, intellectual property, privacy, big data and artificial intelligence laws with particular emphasis on the software, financial services, consumer electronics and social media industries.My global team aims to deliver all the expertise, industry engagement and personal service of a specialist law firm, but combine that with all the cross sector reach and strength in depth that being in an international law firm gives you. We understand the service demands of our clients.My clients include major financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies and other household names including some of the world's largest technology brands. I also advise medium-sized corporates and high growth companies with innovative products or services particularly in the virtual and augmented reality environments.My intellectual property related work involves advising companies on trade mark, domain name, know how and confidentiality issues as well as dealing with cross border licensing matters in the technology arena. I also advise businesses on joint ventures, distribution structures and agency arrangements. I am a specialist in advising clients on intellectual property matters arising in cross-border M&A deals, IPOs, banking and securitisation matters. I have acted in some of the world's largest transactions in the technology field.I have represented clients in resolving contentious intellectual property matters and privacy issues through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and through the use of various specialist courts and tribunals.Specialties: Intellectual Property, Privacy, Big Data, Media and Telecoms

Listed skills include Digital Convergence, Trademarks, Legal Advice, Arbitration, and 21 others.