LAWYER PROFILE

Steve Holmes

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Information Technology & Outsourcing

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

Telecommunications

UK-wide

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Steve heads Baker McKenzie's EMEA commercial, technology and transactions team. Steve is widely regarded as a leading lawyer amongst clients and in the market for drafting and negotiating major life sciences transactions, as well as technology, outsourcing, telecommunications and digital transactions in which he acts for both customers and suppliers across a range of sectors.

Personal

King's College London (Diploma Copyright and Related Rights) (1999)

College of Law, Chester (L.P.C.) (1995)

Cambridge University (Robinson College) (Law Degree) (1994)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Steve Holmes leads Baker McKenzie's technology and communications practice, and is highly sought after by customers and providers of IT services to counsel on digital transformation projects and software licensing.

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Telecommunications - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Steve Holmes frequently assists significant telecoms clients with commercial matters, including advising on regulatory implications of transactions. His enviable client base consists primarily of international communications and technology companies.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is responsive and practical.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steve is a world-leading lawyer in the technology outsourcing space.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steve has excellent subject matter expertise. He is excellent at project management and provides clear strategic advice.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steve Holmes is efficient and business-minded.
TelecommunicationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steve Holmes has deep-rooted telecoms experience. He is an absolutely outstanding telco lawyer and knows the market and the business very well.
TelecommunicationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steve had a great understanding of our requirements and was able to provide strong advice to solve complex issues.
TelecommunicationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession