England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Travers Smith LLP
Travers Smith LLP acts for both IT customers and suppliers on a variety of transactions, advisory work and disputes. The team is noted for its experience advising financial market infrastructure bodies on regulatory issues, in addition to handling licensing arrangements. Dan Reavill heads the practice and assists clients on data protection, cyber security and confidentiality issues, while James Longster advises on all areas of IP, from creation to exploitation and enforcement. Louisa Chambers, who focuses on fintech matters, is another key contact in the group.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Travers Smith stands out for to its exceptional client-centric approach, the strength of its team, its embrace of innovative technologies, its collaborative mindset, and its commitment to diversity and inclusion.’
- ‘James Longster’s expertise, combined with his genuine care for clients, makes him a standout partner. His deep understanding of complex legal matters and his ability to provide practical solutions are unparalleled. James goes above and beyond to ensure that clients' needs are met and their expectations exceeded.’
- ‘Louisa Chambers is very knowledgeable and able to communicate complex legal issues in a digestible manner.’
- ‘James Longster is an extremely commercial and practical partner. We consider him to be a first-class lawyer, with a depth of knowledge and understanding that would make him highly valuable to any business he assists.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited
- Palisade Financial
- Phoenix Group
- ExR Solutions
- Matterport
- Volta Trucks
- RTGS
- Mediatel Audiotrack
- Fundsmith
- Bridgepoint Advisers Limited
- Paymentsense
- UK Investment management company
- ZPG
- Micro Focus International plc
- The Access Group
- Monzo
- Ethos Group
- Ambassador Theatre Group
- Flashtalking
- Love Holidays
- Caffè Nero
- Pay.UK
- Hobbycraft
- Target Group
- Ascential
- Sportlight Technologies
Work highlights
- Advising Samsung on a range of day-to-day digital and technology matters, including advice on the launch of new smart products and services as well as on the impact of new legislation introduced as part of the EU's new digital package.
- Advising Volta Trucks on key technology matters relating to the launch of the Volta Zero, the world's first purpose-built 16-tonne electric truck.
- Advised new digital wallet service provider, Palisade Financial, on the drafting and negotiation of a range of agreements which are fundamental to the operation of its business.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: IT
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dan Reavill