At the forefront of AI matters, Osborne Clarke LLP handles a range of issues from cloud-based solutions and digital transformations to outsourcing, and telecommunication. With over three decades of experience, John Buyers is proficient in outsourcing transactions, while Mark Taylor is skilled in cybersecurity, data protection, and FinTech. Jon Fell is reputed in the telecommunications sector, and Cathy McFadyen-Han is often engaged in finance solutions and payment processing matters. Matthew Sharkey’s caseload encompasses cloud solutions and the commercialisation of IT platforms.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are a great team.’

  • ‘They have great associates, they know and are interested in the technology that underpins the matters they work on. ’

  • ‘Mark Taylor & Matthew Sharkey are technically strong, authoritative in their positions, calm under pressure, and organised.’

Key clients

  • BT/EE
  • Vodafone
  • University of Bristol
  • ClearBank
  • Focus Group
  • Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the University of Bristol on its procurement of a new modern communications network for the whole of the University, covering over 380 buildings.
  • Advised BT plc and EE Limited on a 20-year agreement with BAI Communications to deliver mobile connectivity on the London Underground.
  • Advised EE Limited on its agreement with National Rail on the provision of maintenance services for EE equipment on HS1.

Lawyers

Leading partners: IT
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Taylor, John Buyers, Jon Fell

Other key lawyers

Cathy McFadyen-Han, Matthew Sharkey