England - South East • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Blake Morgan LLP

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Blake Morgan LLP is regularly sought out by high-profile clients in the education sector including academies, colleges, independent schools, and universities for commercial and technology matters. Alison Patten-Hall in Reading assists IT system distributors and providers with development and licensing agreements in addition to supply terms. Elisabeth Bell is also based in Reading and is adept in health-tech and IT procurement projects, while Michael College in Southampton is noted for his strength in contentious technology matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Blake Morgan strive to ensure they are part of the team, understanding the problem to be addressed and working alongside the team to resolve it.'

  • ‘Alison Patten-Hall has subject matter expertise.'

Key clients

  • NHS England
  • IBM United Kingdom Ltd
  • Digital Space Group Limited
  • HCL Technologies
  • Boom Holdings
  • Westcoast Group
  • Utilita Energy
  • Met Police
  • SES Water
  • Nokia
  • FeelUnique

Work highlights

  • Advised Digital Space Limited with the full range of technology advice services including contractual arrangements, employment and dispute management.
  • Assisted Wiggle CRC with the full range of technology advice on trademarks, contractual arrangements and dispute management.
  • Advised Audioscenic on equity fundraising.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Elisabeth Bell

Blake Morgan LLP

Elisabeth is a Partner in our Reading office, specialising in the fields of IT, data protection and commercial contracts. Elisabeth is a versatile commercial lawyer, having extensive practical experience drafting, negotiating and advising on legal issues arising in connection with a wide range of commercial projects for private, public and third sectors. She has particular experience advising on IT and data protection issues, as well as extensive commercial experience in the health sectors.  Drawing on secondments to a number of international companies, and the Commercial Directorate at the Department of Health, she has advised on significant outsourcing and procurement projects as well as a wide range of commercial business as usual contracts including software licensing; supply arrangements for goods and services; distribution and agency arrangements and public sector procurement projects. advises on IP issues for a range of public and private sector organisations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elisabeth Bell, Alison Patten-Hall, Michael Colledge

Other key lawyers

Mat Wilson