Latham & Watkins LLP

Christian McDermott, an experienced technology lawyer, advises clients on large-scale technology contracts, commercial collaborations, as well as fintech and payments transactions.

He advises global and UK-based clients — including major financial institutions as well as publicly listed, private, and emerging companies — on the development, use, and commercialization of technology, in particular:

• • Large-scale technology and outsourcing projects
  • Complex commercial collaborations
  • Fintech contracts
  • Established and emerging payments technologies
  • Licensing and distribution arrangements
  • Diligence on technology and fintech M&A and IPOs
  • Transitional services arrangements
  • General commercial law and intellectual property matters

Christian draws on more than a decade of experience with technology and fintech matters. He has a keen sense of what is at market, utilizes effective collaboration strategies, and has developed a reputation as a skilled negotiator who knows how to get deals done.