England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher has demonstrable experience in the technology arena, advising on matters concerning privacy, projects and outsourcing, communications, satellite and financial services. The practice is particularly well-versed in telecoms work, in addition to advising on the regulatory aspects of AI mandates. Simon Briskman leads the team and has experience in handling matters relating to digital transformation and data centres, while IT and outsourcing specialists Paul Barton and John Worthy act for software companies in the financial services and public sectors. James Walsh handles network infrastructure issues, while Paul Graham works on data privacy and cloud implementation projects. John Brunning, who acts on both the customer and supplier side of technology transactions, is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘First-class industry knowledge and very good at helping cut through legal issues to get to the core commercial concerns.’
‘James Walsh is a stand-out partner, who is always available and has excellent general knowledge outside his specialist fields.
‘James Walsh provides first-class advice and cuts to the chase on commercial concerns.’
‘My experience with Fieldfisher is that they provide pragmatic, commercially astute advice in a timely, cost effective manner.’
‘They really know their stuff and work to achieve the client's ambition. Get the deals done, even with complicated commercial partners on the other side of the transaction’
‘James Walsh is great to work with.’
‘Great range of subject-matter experts.’
‘Paul Barton is hugely knowledgeable with a calm and easy manner.’
Key clients
- Jurassic Fibre
- VMware
- Freeview
- Live Tech Games
- Brake Bros
- Space Norway
- RAJAR
- eBay
- euNetworks
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Briskman