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Latham & Watkins
The data and technology transactions practice at Latham & Watkins delivers specialist advice to companies on all stages of their lifecycle covering contractual issues, outsourcing, procurement, data protection and privacy. The team, which is experienced in disruptive technologies and issues pertaining to IP and licensing, is jointly led by data privacy and security expert Gail Crawford and Andrew Moyle, who stands out for his expertise in outsourcing and fintech matters. Fiona Maclean handles the regulatory implications of data-centric technologies, while transactional lawyer Christian McDermott has been at the forefront of developments surrounding NFTs and digital assets. Elva Cullen, who focuses on IP-related matters and online platforms regulatory issues, is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘High quality service delivered seamlessly on demand. Technically excellent and good breadth of expertise across the team.’
‘Very strong bench with subject matter expertise, allowing the team to handle complex transactions.’
‘Christian McDermott is a technical expert, who also gives practical advice and understands client motivations. He is patient and tireless in the face of difficult opposing counsel.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Snap, Inc.
- Farfetch
- Dapper Labs
- DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
- OEP Capital Investors
- Intuit, Inc.
- NVIDIA Corporation
- Credit Suisse
- AllianceBernstein
- Norgine Europe B.V.
- Madison Dearborn Partners
- Viasat Inc.
- Virtual1
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- KKR
- TeamViewer
Work highlights
- Advised Farfetch on commercial matters in connection with its acquisition of a 47.5% stake in YOOX Net-a-Porter.
- Advised DigitalBridge Group on the technology and commercial agreements in connection with its US$820 million acquisition of Telenet’s Mobile Telecommunication Tower Business.
- Advised Viasat, Inc on technology and commercial agreements in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Inmarsat for US$7.3 billion.
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Rising stars
Leading individuals: Telecoms
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gail Crawford, Andrew Moyle