Emma Wright
Harbottle & Lewis LLPOften working in conjunction with the firm’s intellectual property department, the technology, data, and digital practice at Harbottle & Lewis LLP is praised by clients as ‘highly responsive, thoughtful, and friendly.’ Emma Wright oversees the practice and is often engaged in regulatory cybersecurity, internet, and telecommunications issues. Anita Bapat is noted for her strength in data protection, while Rupam Davé is proficient in outsourcing and technology projects. Agatha Claridge is skilled in cloud software, digital transformation projects, and software licensing, and Emily Giles assists clients on video game development and licensing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are creative in understanding our contractual needs, not just with our client cases, but with our own templates and standards. They think deeply about both legal and commercial risks for us and provide considered advice on routes.'
- 'They are calm and patient and provide professional advice no matter what mess we're in. They are highly responsive, thoughtful, and friendly.’
- ‘Harbottle and Lewis' team are engaged and focused on supporting us, what we as a client love is that they really care. Their advice draws on their experience from the wider market and other deals, this means we can discuss options or handlings and make decisions quickly.'
- ‘Collaborative, cross-functional, and fully client-focused.'
- ‘Emma Wright repeatedly exhibits performances that are a tour de force. She is unrivalled and her client knowledge is embedded and innate.'
- ‘We work with Emma Wright and Agatha Claridge. For us. they all stand out because they understand what we're trying to do and are very responsive when things crop up.'
- ‘Agatha Claridge is exemplary of the fantastic and consistent service they provide. She listens, understands, and then offers her advice which is always spot on; and then we go a different route, she reconsiders with total professionalism and advice. She has great humour, patience, and is a pleasure to work with.’
- 'When we have challenging supplier contract negotiations, we know we can rely on Emma Wright and Agatha Claridge to remain focused and deal with each point. Our team enjoy working their team and this is down to them as individuals.'
Key clients
- Tradinghub Group Limited
- Sega Lyst
- Global Pathogen Analysis Service
- Primer Api Limited
- Bcm One
- Pure IP
- Mode Solutions
- Triller
- KFC Princess Yachts
Work highlights
- Founded the investHER movement that successfully reversed the law that disproportionately impacted female angel investors.
- Advising SEGA on strategically important technology and data protection projects.
- Advised GPAS on all aspects of its ground-breaking technology platform.
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Emma Wright