Strategic investments, commercial outsourcing transactions, and the drafting and negotiating of sales contracts with tier 1 banks are among the practice strengths at Simmons & Simmons. The emerging technology group is known for its expertise in areas such as AI, digital assets, tokenisation, disruptive litigation and payments. Co-head Angus McLean has a proven track record of advising on M&A deals and investments with a significant IP dimension. He is additionally well placed to act as product counsel for fintechs exploring new products and services. Fellow co-head Frances Doherty excels in transactional work connected to emerging technologies. Completing the leadership team, Sophie Sheldon frequently handles regulated outsourcing mandates. Tom Wales‘ wide-ranging focus encompasses commercialisation and collaboration agreements and strategic partnership transactions.
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Points forts
- Advising a Tier 1 Bank on its investment as a cornerstone investor in the new £1bn UK FinTech Growth Fund.
- Advising SEI on a commercial outsourcing transaction in the wealth management space.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Angus McLean; Frances Doherty; Sophie Sheldon
Autres avocats clés
Tom Wales