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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' London-based, global-facing tech practice has the resources to handle complex global commercial and litigation matters across the full span of IT issues. The team is noted for expertise in relation to outsourcing, cybersecurity, data regulation and fintech. Latham is notable for recent work in the developing areas of cryptocurrency and electronic trading. Its practitioners are renowned for being leading advisers on M&A transactions concerning tech companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham advised Bitwise, a crypto index fund manager, on its acquisition of ETC Group, a digital assets platform that provides investors with institutional-grade crypto exchange-traded products.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins is a powerhouse firm. They have a true market view and understand technology.

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  • They take a common-sense approach and strike a good balance between practice and theory.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fiona Maclean
    Fiona Maclean

    Fiona Maclean

    Fiona Maclean is particularly recognised for her work on cloud platforms. She is well versed in guiding regulated entities such as financial services companies through their outsourcing transactions, including advising on data and cybersecurity concerns.

    • She is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Fiona is a leading light.

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  • Christian F McDermott
    Christian F McDermott

    Christian F McDermott

    Christian McDermott is well regarded for his experience in IT and outsourcing matters, ranging from commercial contracting to regulatory advice. He is noted for his expertise in the fintech and payments sectors.

    • Christian is the smartest lawyer I work with. He is one of the people you want sat by your side in a tense negotiation because of his level-headedness and ability to unravel complexity.

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  • Gail Crawford
    Gail Crawford

    Gail Crawford

    Gail Crawford advises on data-driven and cloud outsourcings and the knotty regulatory requirements governing such arrangements. She also advises on corporate transactions in the emerging tech company scene.

    • Gail is a very well-prepared professional and working with her is a great pleasure.

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  • Alain Traill
    Alain Traill

    Alain Traill

    Alain Traill is noted for his abilities in both outsourcing projects and commercial contracts. He is particularly skilled in matters regarding online platforms.

    • Alain is on top of the detail.

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