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Browne Jacobson LLP Offices

Browne Jacobson LLP
15th Floor
103 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3AG
England
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Richard Nicholas

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Work Department

Commercial team, business services group.

Position

Richard is a partner in the technology group working on large scale technology and digital projects as well as related data issues. He focuses on  technology and outsourcing deals, cloud computing and digital law, together with the data aspects of those deals. Recent advice has been around issues of artificial intelligence and cyber security and the impact of personal data on new technologies.

He regularly advises technology businesses as well as their customers on procurement of and adoption of new technologies. This has included advising:

• a PLC on the development of an employee tracking app and the related data protection issues in respect of its use
• a Digital Marketing/ Influencer business on its compliance with data law and its agreements and development of a “salesforce” software equivalent for online influencers
• an international technology business on the supply of CRM technology to several FTSE 100 companies.
• One of the world’s leading providers of B2B IT systems on its equipment, software and services agreements

Richard regularly speaks on Technology, Data and Digital law issues, including CompTIA (the Computing Trade and Industry Association), Privacy Paths podcasts and  the “Digital Leaders Conference”. He is a regular speaker at technology events including regular sessions for DPOs and IT directors.

Richard is also a coach to a number of businesses and has for the last 15 years run a network for in house lawyers across a wide range of sectors.

Career

Trained Wragge & Co LLP; qualified into technology team 2000; solicitor; associate in technology team; Browne Jacobson, established and built technology practice in Birmingham office, 2006; partner 2009, having built up a practice based upon practical advice and the needs of in-house counsel.

Languages

French.

Memberships

Society of Computers and Law.

Education

Universite de Lyon III (1995 Diplome d’Etudes Universitaires Francais (DEUF) French Law); University of Essex (1996 LLB Hons Law and French Law); College of Law (1997 PG Dip LPC); University of Nottingham (2008 PG Dip Commercial Intellectual Property).

Leisure

Squash, bringing up children.

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Birmingham

Drawing on strong cross-office working relationships, Browne Jacobson LLP handles a mix of MBOs, acquisitions, and divestitures for a diverse range of corporate clients. The wider team is jointly chaired by several partners working across multiple sites: Nottingham-based corporate head Richard Cox; West Midlands corporate lead Mike Jackson, a specialist in tech and VC work; London-based commercial chair Declan Cushley; and Clare Auty, noted for her focus on commercial health matters. PE head Gareth Davies regularly advises on high-value investments, acquisitions, and exits, while commercial partner Richard Nicholas works with various well-known corporates and charitable organisations on a range of contracts and agreements. Other key names to note include the real estate and construction-focused Clare Hanna, and commercial partner Nick Smee, who heads up the firm’s cleantech offering.

West Midlands > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s capabilities includes handling large IT projects, and also extends to outsourcing and fintech, as well as disruptive technologies such as AI and blockchain, to name a few. Its client roster is sourced from a variety of sectors, including healthcare, government and education. Practice head Richard Nicholas’s expertise encompasses digital projects and data issues, and he also routinely advises clients on the procurement of new technologies. Selina Hinchcliffe‘s strengths lie in the energy and utility sectors, with particular experience in outsourcing.

London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts

A trusted advisor to a litany of clients in the manufacturing, retail, automotive, consumer goods and Infratech sectors, Browne Jacobson LLP excels at a wide array of commercial contractual work, acting in both standalone supply chain, distribution and logistical matters as well as collaborative and joint venture endeavours. The team is led by Declan Cushley, who is a go-to for the leading cosmetic and luxury beauty brands in the firm’s roster, and is regularly supported by Faye McConnell, who brings valuable insight to brand strategy and enforcement. Richard Nicholas leverages significant tech expertise to act on outsourcing, data protection and e-commerce issues, while Cat Driscoll is principally noted for her work on supply chain, manufacturing and outsourcing arrangements, as well as facilities management. Emma Roake, who joined from Fox Williams LLP in 2022, has bolstered the team’s competence regarding agency, distribution, franchising and marketplace mandates.

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