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Cooley (UK) LLP Offices

Cooley (UK) LLP
22 Bishopsgate
LONDON
EC2N 4BQ
England
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Chris Coulter

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Work Department

Technology Transactions
Cyber/Data/Privacy
Intellectual Property
Outsourcing
Fintech
Digital Media & Entertainment
Internet & Social Media
Software
Technology
Telecommunications & Wireless

Position

Chris Coulter is a partner in Cooley’s London office and a member of the Technology Transactions Group. Chris has over 25 years of experience advising clients on a range of technology, data, cyber security, contract and intellectual property issues.

Chris advises both established and fast-growth early-stage businesses, and has extensive experience in large-scale projects with a cross-border component. He advises on a wide variety of commercial arrangements underpinned by technology and data, including outsourcing; procurement of technology and complex services; creation and exploitation of rights in software, digital content and technology products; telecoms services; distribution of digital content (including games, films and music); online and mobile business; and the establishment of complex technology licensing arrangements.

Chris provides strategic and regulatory advice, including in connection with data, IP, consumer protection and digital marketing. In addition, Chris counsels on the commercial and IP aspects of M&A transactions, investments and joint ventures.

Memberships

  • BML Digital – Board Advisor
  • Event Cinema Association – Honorary President

Education

  • College of Law, Chester
    LPC, 1990
  • University of Oxford
    BA (Hons), 1989

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

(Leading partners: IT)

Chris Coulter –Cooley (UK) LLP

At the forefront of regulatory AI matters, Cooley (UK) LLP’s key strengths lie in GDPR, licensing projects, as well as technology procurement. Chris Coulter leads the practice and his broad caseload encompasses AI, cybersecurity, data protection, and technology matters. Amy Collins often advises clients on product, service, and software launches and restructurings, while Leo Spicer-Phelps is well versed in digital health. Marzia Di Candido is proficient in software development and licensing.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: regulatory

Praised for its ‘deep understanding‘ of the ‘legal and regulatory framework’, Cooley (UK) LLP‘s team is well-placed to handle a range of AI, data protection and cybersecurity issues for fintechs. Guadalupe Sampedro co-heads the practice and excels in mandates that fall at the nexus between cybersecurity and fintech. Chris Coulter‘s practice extends to digitalisation projects and IP transactions. Private equity and sovereign wealth funds, venture capital firms and payment service providers turn to Yulia Makarova for regulatory assistance.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial

Cooley (UK) LLP‘s team is equipped to assist a range of fintech clients with work spanning corporate formations, equity financings, M&A and litigation. Guadalupe Sampedro and Chris Coulter  jointly lead a practice praised for having a ‘deep understanding of its specialised field’.  Sampedro frequently brings her experience to bear when supporting clients with the design and development of global privacy programs, while Coulter’s practice extends to IP transactions. Eric Davison advises a range of venture-backed fintech companies on an array of corporate mandates.

London > Industry focus > TMT

(Leading partners)

Chris Coulter – Cooley (UK) LLP

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