TMT
A key choice for major IT companies, social media platforms, and technology conglomerates, the multidisciplinary team at Dentons boasts a wide-ranging offering, spanning commercial contracts, M&A, IP, cybersecurity, and disputes, among other areas of focus. The team is particualrly noted for its regulatory compliance capabilities, as well as data privacy, data protection, and crisis management. The management of the team is based between Dubai and London. Jennifer Cass is an IP and media specialist; Antonis Patrikios leads the firm’s global technology, media and telecommunications group as well as the global privacy and cybersecurity group; and the Dubai-based Henrietta Baker advises on technology and telecoms transactions, strategic sourcing and commercial contracts. Other key figures include Andy Lucas, highly experienced in commercial technology matters, and Sarah Lima, noted for her outsourcing expertise.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Extremely knowledgeable and intellectually superior to most other practices, with an ability to bottom-line pragmatic advice.’
‘Dentons has a unique ability to provide the multi-jurisdictional advice that is critical to today's global TMT economy. As more countries adopt data privacy laws, it becomes harder to develop a one size fits all solution. With help from Dentons, though, we are able to get advice that covers nearly the entire globe outside of the US.'
‘Dentons is our one stop shop for all trademark-related aspects; they have developed an excellent understanding of our business model and market and can offer tailored counsel and service that addresses our needs. Based on their knowledge of our portfolio, their advice is proactive and holistic. Leveraging the global Dentons network, support regarding other jurisdictions is seamless and fast.’
‘Pragmatic advice.'
‘Antonis Patrikios is our client partner and is always available with great industry knowledge and advice for our circumstances. He always wishes to understand the scenario and business issues before giving advice that otherwise could be generic.’
Key clients
- Meta
- Bytedance
- Capita
- Sky Group
- Informa
- KKR Simon & Schuster
- Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques
- Fortive
- ESL Face It Group
- Miro
Work highlights
- Advising Meta on data protection matters, providing significant levels of advice and support concerning a number of data privacy matters and compliance measures.
- Advising Compass Datacenters on the foundational steps for the expansion of its global data centre operations with its outsourcing arrangements with Salute.
- Advising Intapp on multiple commercial and data related cross-border arrangements, together with the establishment of an Irish entity.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jennifer Cass, Antonis Patrikios, Henrietta Baker