Strategic investments, commercial outsourcing transactions, and the drafting and negotiating of sales contracts with tier 1 banks are among the practice strengths at Simmons & Simmons. The emerging technology group is known for its expertise in areas such as AI, digital assets, tokenisation, disruptive litigation and payments. Co-head Angus McLean has a proven track record of advising on M&A deals and investments with a significant IP dimension. He is additionally well placed to act as product counsel for fintechs exploring new products and services. Fellow co-head Frances Doherty excels in transactional work connected to emerging technologies. Completing the leadership team, Sophie Sheldon frequently handles regulated outsourcing mandates. Tom Wales‘ wide-ranging focus encompasses commercialisation and collaboration agreements and strategic partnership transactions.
Work highlights
- Advising a Tier 1 Bank on its investment as a cornerstone investor in the new £1bn UK FinTech Growth Fund.
- Advising SEI on a commercial outsourcing transaction in the wealth management space.