England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bates Wells
Bates Wells has developed notable expertise in the field of data licensing, acting for both suppliers and customers of IT services. The practice provides a full service offering to start-ups and overseas technology companies on a broad range of commercial issues. Richard Marke leads the team and advises IT clients on outsourcings and the acquisition of technology products.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are all engaged and available. I have confidence in their work.’
‘Richard Marke is extremely helpful and very competent. He knows the market perfectly.’
‘The IT and telecoms team at Bates Wells always gives each client 100% of their focus and attention. When they support you, they become an extension of your team.’
‘Richard Marke is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. His technical legal knowledge is unparalleled and he is always vary calm and composed, but at the same time he can be very effective as a negotiator.’
Key clients
- MarketingQED Limited (trading as ScanmarQED)
- NCFE
- Heart & Lung Imaging Limited (trading as Heart & Lung Health)
- Nikon
- Mark Roberts Motion Control
- CDP Worldwide
- Sutherland Global Services
- Perkbox
- Conflict Armament Research
- Operational Risk Consortium Limited (trading as ORIC International)
Work highlights
- Advised NCFE on two outsourcing agreements for examination document management services and scanning and e-marking services.
- Supported Heart & Lung Imaging Limited in the sale of 75% of their shares to RadNet, Inc.
- Advised Conflict Armament Research on a software development agreement to develop new software which will enable CAR to better track illegal weapons and ammunition.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Marke