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Steve Holmes
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Information Technology & Outsourcing

London (Firms)

4 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Telecommunications

UK-wide

17 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

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UK

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)

Languages Spoken

English, French

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

1
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

2
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

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He is responsive and practical.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Steve is a world-leading lawyer in the technology outsourcing space.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Steve has excellent subject matter expertise. He is excellent at project management and provides clear strategic advice.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Steve Holmes is efficient and business-minded.

Telecommunications respondent
Chambers 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.

Telecommunications respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Steve had a great understanding of our requirements and was able to provide strong advice to solve complex issues.

Telecommunications respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Steve is an excellent relationship partner and a trusted extension of our team.

Telecommunications respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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