Simmons & Simmons

Lawrence is a partner in our UK Digital Business group. He advises clients on complex (and frequently regulated) technology transactions and on cross-border data protection matters.

Highlighted in the Legal 500 2018 for his “methodical approach”, he has a deep understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to technology and financial services sector clients and is therefore able to provide them with sector-specialised advice.

He has particular experience in advising on large-scale cloud services and other technology transactions. Regularly acting both for customers and suppliers, he helps the parties get to the point quickly in negotiations.

As co-lead of our Data Protection Cross-Border Group, Lawrence is responsible for driving forward collaboration in this area. He has a particular focus on issue-spotting and developing user-friendly processes and products to help clients to tackle complex data-related matters.

Lawrence joined us in 2003 and has spent time on secondment with a global financial institution, RBS and SEI Investments.

Lawrence is a member of the firm's Accelerate Digital group, focused on guiding clients through digital transformation.

Lawrence Brown’s legal expertise and guidance has been invaluable to the creation and design of the product CtrlTransfer.