Commended for its ‘strong technology understanding’ Morrison Foerster fields a considerable workload, notably in the areas of cybersecurity, telecommunications, and licensing. Alistair Maughan is adept at cloud-based outsourcing transactions, Saas, and technology contract matters. Charlotte Walker-Osborn is at the forefront of AI-related issues, while Mercedes Samavi is proficient in outsourcing and public procurement. Ruth Arkley supports the practice with IP expertise, and Sana Ashcroft handles digital regulatory compliance and technology transactions.
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- ‘A strong technology understanding.’
- 'The team are responsive and approachable. They are agile to last minute changes and regularly step in when we have been let down by other pro-bono supervisors.'
- ‘I worked closely with several partners and associates on a large M&A matter. The stand-out person was Charlotte Walker-Osbourn who had technical knowledge more typical of a strong tech company employee.’
- 'The relationship feels truly collaborative. Mercedes Samavi is keen to explore new opportunities to benefit us both.’
- ‘Mercedes Samavi is a gem! Nothing is too much trouble. She brings warmth and personality to interactions, putting everyone instantly at ease. She genuinely cares about the work she does and the development of the next generation of TMT lawyers. She is an exceptional lawyer and able to cut through the noise to provide business-savvy/practical advice for innovative start-ups. ’
Kernmandanten
- Akamai Technologies
- Arm
- Bitrise
- eBay
- Entrata
- Fujitsu
- Heidrick & Struggles
- Imerys
- IronClad
- Infobip
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Arm on their blockbuster IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
- Advised Loyalty Juggernaut on issues associated with its SaaS contracts with a number of key customers.
- Advised TradingHub on SaaS framework and evaluation agreements for TradingHub’s TEAM and MAST products.
Anwält*innen
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Alistair Maughan; Charlotte Walker-Osborn
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Mercedes Samavi; Ruth Arkley; Sana Ashcroft; Georgia Wright; Steven James