About

I am a commercial and technology lawyer with over 15 years' experience in advising both public and private sector clients on their most complex and high-value projects, as well as their day-to-day contracting arrangements.

Having spent a considerable amount of time in-house, including at the Organising Committee for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, I have a deep understanding of the risks and challenges faced by in-house teams. I appreciate the importance of speaking the language of the business and am passionate about ensuring that my clients feel understood and supported through all stages of the contracting process, however complicated that process might be.

I advise clients across a wide range of sectors, but have particular expertise in the technology, retail & leisure, sport, food & drink and manufacturing sectors.

Experience

Complex Commercial Contracts

  • Advising on complex, multi-party, business transformation projects
  • Managing strategic sourcing negotiations
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements for the operation and commercialisation of major events
  • Creating bespoke contractual frameworks for innovative contract operating models
  • Guiding clients through high-value, cross-border transactions for the procurement of bespoke goods and services

Technology

  • Drafting and negotiating business critical IT outsourcing arrangements.
  • Advising clients on software development and licensing
  • Assisting clients on the purchase and sale of technologies and associated services
  • Managing IT integration projects
  • Negotiating data centre management agreements
  • Advising on e-commerce and digital routes to market

Commercial and Consumer

  • Advising clients on agency, distribution and franchising arrangements
  • Negotiating warehousing, logistics and supply chain contracts
  • Reviewing and advising on contracts with consumers
  • Assisting businesses with the protection and commercialisation of their intellectual property
  • Drafting and negotiating sponsorship and endorsement agreements
  • Providing guidance on compliance with data law

Services