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Provided by Richard Kemp
Richard has built an outstanding reputation for advice that combines commerciality and client service with innovative legal solutions to the business challenges of technology development, deployment and regulation.
As a tech lawyer, Richard is top ranked in Chambers UK 2025, named in Legal 500’s Hall of Fame 2025 and has been recognised by peers in Best Lawyers since 2009.
In his career Richard has acted on many landmark projects, including:
- Acting for Apple on the establishment of ARM (1990)
- Acting on the launch of UK operations of Electronic Arts (1987) and Expedia (1998)
- Lead external European distribution counsel for Microsoft (1993-2003)
- External IP counsel to the London Stock Exchange (2003-2014)
- Acting for EE establishing the first MVNO, Virgin Mobile (2000) and on the first mobile infrastructure sharing agreement (with BT in 2001)
- Acting for Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linklaters and Simmons and Simmons on the establishment of the Banking Legal Technology Portal (2006)
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Richard is experienced and pragmatic.
Richard is a true gentleman and someone whom I consider one of the most brilliant brains. He is considered, thoughtful, calm and highly intelligent. He provides huge value.
Richard has been an industry leader for many years and shows no signs of this changing. He is a joy to work with and is technically formidable.
Richard is experienced and pragmatic.
Richard is a true gentleman and someone whom I consider one of the most brilliant brains. He is considered, thoughtful, calm and highly intelligent. He provides huge value.
Richard has been an industry leader for many years and shows no signs of this changing. He is a joy to work with and is technically formidable.
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Tech Law Trends in 2025: AI and Tech Regulation (Again)
Our annual tech law trends article.
The Rise of Generative AI in Legal Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved firmly into the mainstream, and rarely has a new technology captured the public imagination as completely as Generative AI (GenAI).
WHITE PAPER: Demystifying Tech for Lawyers
This white paper is designed to provide a clear and practical overview of key tech concepts, helping legal professionals understand the critical issues that arise when acquiring and managing IT within their organisations.
Tech Law Trends in 2025: AI and Tech Regulation (Again)
Our annual tech law trends article.
The Rise of Generative AI in Legal Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved firmly into the mainstream, and rarely has a new technology captured the public imagination as completely as Generative AI (GenAI).
WHITE PAPER: Demystifying Tech for Lawyers
This white paper is designed to provide a clear and practical overview of key tech concepts, helping legal professionals understand the critical issues that arise when acquiring and managing IT within their organisations.