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Morrison Foerster

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Morrison Foerster

Rankings

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Morrison Foerster has a well-established technology practice complemented by a global platform able to advise on the full range of IT issues. The team is particularly expert on the regulatory issues surrounding technology in European markets, as well as licensing arrangements of all kinds. Morrison Foerster advises emerging as well as established technology companies. Its key customer clients include logistics companies and manufacturers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Finlays on the implementation of a master professional services agreement for the receipt of enterprise resource planning ERP services.

Strengths

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  • The team has highly specialised professionals, who are very responsive and great to work with.

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  • Morrison Foerster has a really good commercially-focused attitude.

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  • They are extremely knowledgeable about all the different aspects of an IT agreement.

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  • The team have that perfect combination of technical excellence and commerciality. The lawyers take complicated legal concepts and present them in a way that lay clients can understand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alistair Maughan
    Alistair Maughan

    Alistair Maughan

    Alistair Maughan co-leads Morrison Foerster's European technology and commercial practice. He advises technology companies on the drafting and negotiation of contracts, e-commerce issues and outsourcing transactions relating to their products and services.

    • Alistair is a very experienced partner offering sound advice.

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    • Alistair is extremely experienced, user-friendly and commercial. He is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Mercedes Samavi
    Mercedes Samavi

    Mercedes Samavi

    Mercedes Samavi is well regarded for her ability to guide technology clients in contractual and IP-related matters. She offers further experience advising on privacy issues.

    • Mercedes provides next level client support. She makes us feel heard and seen - it's a truly collaborative relationship.

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    • She is calm, has a smart communication style and provides advice you can trust.

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    • Mercedes is very commercially-minded and makes negotiating an agreement straightforward.

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