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Provided by James Longster
James is a partner in our Technology & Commercial Transactions Department, specialising in technology, data protection and intellectual property.
Technology
James regularly advises on major IT implementations, IT outsourcings, software development and licensing issues.
He has significant experience in relation to technology acquisitions and implementations, software and system developments, and outsourcings (acting across a range of sectors including the financial services, retail, leisure and media sectors).
Data protection
James advises clients on privacy and confidentiality issues, including GDPR and Privacy Electronic Communication Regulation compliance. His practice particularly focuses on data breaches and the exploitation and monetisation of client data.
Intellectual property
James advises on all areas on intellectual property, from creation, to exploitation and enforcement. He has significant experience on branding, copyright and database matters and also focuses on franchising, where he acts for both franchisors and franchisees on UK and global arrangements.
James is a member of the firm-wide Technology and Leisure Sector Groups.
James is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Europe (CIPP/E). James is also a member of the industry-wide GDPR Working Group for the Alternative Investment Management Association, part of TechUK's Data Protection Group, and a member of iTechLaw and the Society for Computers and Law.
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James is practical and provides clear, straightforward advice rooted in the reality of the matter and market standard approaches. He is very responsive and always willing to help.
James is always pragmatic and commercial in his advice.
James stands out by far as the most effective lawyer I work with. He is clear, understands the client quickly and gets things done. It is a real pleasure working with him.
James is practical and provides clear, straightforward advice rooted in the reality of the matter and market standard approaches. He is very responsive and always willing to help.
James is always pragmatic and commercial in his advice.
James stands out by far as the most effective lawyer I work with. He is clear, understands the client quickly and gets things done. It is a real pleasure working with him.