Recently advising clients on AI issues, Linklaters LLP works in conjunction with the firm’s competition, finance, as well as M&A experts on technology and telecoms transactions. Julian Cunningham-Day leads the telecoms practice and is well-regarded in the FinTech sector. Georgina Kon oversees the IT team and is noted for her strength in digitisation programs and technology solutions. Richard Cumbley advises clients on sourcing, while David Martin, Daniel Law, and Rich Jones are often engaged in digital infrastructure transactions. So Yeon Um is particularly active in the financial services sector, and Tatum Govender is knowledgeable of outsourcing. Danny Greenland is highlighted for his IT compliance capabilities.
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Testimonials
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‘An extensive range of experience across IT and telecoms projects.'
‘Strong client service and subject matter expertise in digital infrastructure.'
‘They are very responsive, investing time to understand our firm and our investments. They are willing to come up with creative ideas.'
‘The practice is high quality, with a lot of know-how. There is good collaboration both with partners and associates.'
'Daniel Law is a very good partner.'
Key clients
- United Nations Refugee Agency
- CK Hutchison Group
- InfraVia Capital Partners
- Vantage Data Centres
- Vodafone Group Services Limited
- Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia KSC
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
- Digital Bridge
- CPPIB - Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board
Work highlights
- Advising on a series of first-of-its-kind digital infrastructure transactions in areas including active mobile networks, data centers, and satellite networks.
- Advising several of the world’s largest technology companies on their strategies to comply with a complex range of EU digital regulation.
- Advising the UN High Commission for Refugees on a pioneering technology collaboration to deliver aid in the form of digital currency to displaced people in Ukraine.
Lawyers
Leading partners: IT
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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.
Julian Cunningham-Day, Georgina Kon