Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP assists clients on the full spectrum of data protection and privacy-related issues. The team is also experienced in the structuring and implementation of data-heavy projects, such as segregation arrangements and complex supply chains. Practice head Mike Pierides focuses on all aspects of technology transactions including cloud arrangements and digital payments. Corporate lawyers Timothy Corbett and Nicholas Moore advise on cross-border transactions and venture capital financings.

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Key clients

  • Equiniti plc
  • Sabre
  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
  • Allvue
  • Arlington Row
  • UCLA Health
  • Kingsbridge Risk Solutions Limited
  • Moody’s
  • GoBrands, Inc.
  • Yapily Limited
  • VEON

Work highlights

  • Advised Goldman Sachs’s banking division on a series of fintech-related payments agreements.
  • Advised Equiniti on one of the United Kingdom’s largest business process service agreements of 2022.
  • Advised Sabre on a global virtual cards corporate acquisition and joint venture.

Lawyers

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Mike Pierides, a partner in the corporate business transactions practice at Morgan Lewis, advises on major outsourcings, strategic restructurings following divestments or acquisitions, and technology-specific transactions such as licensing and “as a service” arrangements. He is also active advising on new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. Mike has also worked at the intersection of financial services compliance and technology, advising clients on their related systems and compliance procedures. For more information, view Mike’s bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/mikepierides.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mike Pierides

Other key lawyers

Timothy Corbett, Nicholas Moore