Vik Khurana
Bristows LLPBristows LLP is a key port of call for fintechs, challenger banks, and multinational companies, which seek the firm’s technological expertise in relation to emerging tech such as AI, robotics and DLT. Vik Khurana heads up the team, and excels in outsourcing and technology transaction work. Toby Crick has considerable experience of running global IT and outsourcing projects. Marc Dautlich is a key contact for work at the intersection of technology and data protection, while Julia Cockroft is particularly well versed in the intricacies of tax in the metaverse.
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Testimonials
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‘Toby Crick is very commercial, a great negotiator and great with people.’
‘They possess an excellent understanding of our industry, and technology in particular, which sets them apart. While being a full-service law firm, they also embody the personalised attention and specialised expertise typically associated with boutique firms.'
- 'They don't simply bill for the hours they've worked. Instead, they evaluate whether those hours were reasonable and whether we, as their client, have derived sufficient value from them. If they feel that the value delivered doesn't align with the hours billed, they're more than willing to adjust the fee to ensure our satisfaction.’
‘Toby Crick stands out as the most commercially savvy lawyer I've ever collaborated with. Beyond his exceptional legal expertise, he possesses a profound understanding of our business dynamics. Consequently, he provides strategic advice, pinpointing the risks he deems acceptable rather than inundating us with every potential concern.’
'Pragmatic approach to support the client needs.'
‘Toby Crick is approachable, pragmatic and makes the engagement more fun!’
Key clients
- Quant Network
- Optal Financial ltd
- Littlepay
- Eigen technologies
- Core Logic
- Aspen Insurance
- Adthena
- ISB Global
- The Guardian
- Isle of Man Enterprises Plc
Work highlights
- Guided Aspen Insurance through multiple business critical technology deals, many of which were material outsourcing transactions.
- Advised OVO Energy and its tech subsidiary Kaluza on a range of financial and billing technology projects concerning how energy consumers track and manage their energy usage and billing information.
- Advised Kaluza on the licensing of its retail energy platform and Flex app and its partnership agreement and application programming interface (API) licence with Volvo Cars.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vik Khurana