England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Stephenson Harwood

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Stephenson Harwood’s technology team handles a broad range of IT and telecoms matters, from product licensing and development of AI solutions to M&A transactions and investments. Practice head Simon Bollans advises established technology clients and start-ups on outsourcing mandates, while Michael Bywell leads on data breach class actions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Michael Bywell is a shrewd and effective litigator, who relates to his clients and understands their needs. He is extremely engaging and responsive to work with.’

Key clients

  • Coller Capital (Mercatus)
  • DeepL
  • Marqeta
  • B2Q Technologies
  • Mercer
  • Coller Capital (Various)
  • Intercontinental Exchange, Inc
  • Civica
  • Bowmark Capital
  • BGF Investment Management
  • Ryanair DAC
  • Samknows

Work highlights

  • Advised pre-eminent investment management firm Coller Capital Limited on a range of IT acquisition and outsourcing contracts.
  • Advised Bowmark Capital and its portfolio companies on strategic technology acquisitions and IT service agreements.
  • Advised DeepL, the German AI unicorn, on a number of strategic technology procurements for its expanding international footprint and product roadmap.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Bollans

Other key lawyers

Michael Bywell