England - South East • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Osborne Clarke LLP
Entrusted by global and regional technology companies, Osborne Clarke LLP frequently helms corporate transactions and contentious issues. The team is headed by John Buyers in London, as well as Sara Valentine and Ian McKenzie who are both based in Reading. McKenzie's focuses lies in blockchain and digital assets, while Gregory Barton and Hannah Clarke in the Thames Valley handle commercial matters across the technology and media sectors.
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Testimonials
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'Very customer and solutions focused. It goes without saying that it's an incredibly knowledgeable team, one happy to spend the time required to fully understand the nuances of our industry and our position in it.'
- 'Ian McKenzie consistently demonstrates the depth of his technical knowledge and is an astute and very capable negotiator.’
Key clients
- CloudFactory International
- DocuSign, Inc.
- Cornerstone
- Luminesity
Work highlights
- Advised a global sports company with launching NFTs and transacting in the metaverse.
- Advised a leading software company on the level of risk associated with in-app marketing and in-app targeting messages requiring consent in the UK.
- Advised a leading software company on various aspects of our client's data protection compliance.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian McKenzie, John Buyers, Sara Valentine