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Provided by Simon Lightman
Simon is a Partner in the technology and outsourcing team in our London office.
He advises on a wide range of commercial, technology and data transactions.
Simon helps customers and suppliers negotiate IT, outsourcing and other complex commercial arrangements across multiple sectors, particularly banking, insurance and pensions.
Simon regularly advises on:
• IT outsourcings in the financial services sector, including the application of new regulation relating to outsourcing and third-party risk management and operational resilience
• technology-enabled business process outsourcings and IT procurements in the insurance and pensions sectors, regularly advising on transformational projects including on the implementation of new and emerging InsureTech and RegTech for all types of schemes and suppliers
• transformation of existing IT arrangements, through disruptive technologies such as robotic process automation and artificial intelligence
Simon previously served as a Legal Director and Divisional Commercial Director for the largest business process outsourcing and professional services company in the United Kingdom, bringing a unique perspective, in particular when acting for customers in the procurement of new technologies and services.
Simon speaks and writes regularly on technology-related subjects in the insurance and pensions sector (including for leading industry publications such as the Pension Management Institute’s Pensions Aspects magazine), including the proposed implementation of Pensions Dashboards.
Legal Practice Course, BBP Law School, 2003-2004
Graduate Diploma in Law, BBP Law School, 2002-2003
M.Eng Engineering, Cambridge University, 1998-2002
Provided by Chambers
Simon Lightman represents technology buyers and vendors in complex regulatory and commercial matters. He offers additional expertise in emerging technology such as artificial intelligence.
Provided by Chambers
Simon is a trusted partner of our business and legal team. We can always rely on his skill and expertise to guide us through complex and difficult third-party negotiations.
His ability to handle large IT outsourcings is outstanding. He is efficient and user-friendly, so you can connect him with business stakeholders.
Simon is very dedicated and gives very commercial advice. He doesn't waste time on unnecessary legal points. He is commercial and practical.
Simon is a trusted partner of our business and legal team. We can always rely on his skill and expertise to guide us through complex and difficult third-party negotiations.
His ability to handle large IT outsourcings is outstanding. He is efficient and user-friendly, so you can connect him with business stakeholders.
Simon is very dedicated and gives very commercial advice. He doesn't waste time on unnecessary legal points. He is commercial and practical.