Megan Paul > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

A key port of call for customers purchasing IT solutions, data centre operators, and SaaS providers, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields a considerable workload, notably in IT disputes, M&A, and outsourcing. Mark Bailey specialises in regulated IT sector contracting and cloud matters, while Mark Howard is particularly experienced in transactional matters. Megan Paul handles data privacy issues and distribution agreements, and Janine Regan’s caseload encompasses data protection compliance. Caroline Young is noted for her strength in digital transformation projects, licensing, and Saas, whilst Rachel Bell is focused on commercial contracts.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP hosts a specialist commercial contracts team which is noted for its work in the sports sector, as well as the retail and TMT sectors. The diverse group leverages its international network of offices to work on cross-border matters, sometimes stemming from the Middle East, collaborating with colleagues internationally on matters such as the drafting and negotiation service agreements and hosting agreements. Mark Bailey, Jason Saiban and Megan Paul lead the team, offering a wealth of commercial experience between them. Bailey’s experience of advising on data centre matters leaves him well placed to assist with outsourcing agreements, which is also one of Paul’s areas of expertise, while Saiban stands out for handling marketing-related contracts. Caroline Young focuses on contracts in the intellectual property and technology sectors.