Mr Mark Prinsley > Mayer Brown International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mayer Brown International LLP‘s cybersecurity and data privacy team provides ‘brilliant advice‘ on incidents and breaches, as well as compliance and governance issues. The firm’s expertise in the financial services sector ensures that the group is particularly well placed to assist major names from that space. Mark Prinsley and Oliver Yaros oversee much of the work, and the latter is singled out by one client for providing ‘effective, timely and intelligent support‘.

Mayer Brown International LLP’s notable strengths include AI, Fintech, Insurtech, as well as procurement and outsourcing. Mark Prinsley and Andrew Stewart assist clients on outsourcing transactions, while Richard Page is well-versed in joint ventures, M&A, and private equity transactions in the technology and telecoms sectors. Oliver Yaros is particularly focused on digital transformation projects, and Ondrej Hajda recently handled contractual matters for BigTech providers of cloud services and AI tools.

Mayer Brown International LLP is equipped to advise banks, insurers, other financial institutions on contentious and advisory work under UK and EU law.  Intellectual Property and IT specialist Mark Prinsley co-heads the team alongside financial regulatory expert Chris Chapman. The latter is noted for his prowess in internal and external investigations and matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Oliver Yaros is a key contact for for technology and outsourcing transactions. Musonda Kapotwe frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of transactional work.

Working with clients ranging from global financial institutions to newer fintech entrants, Mayer Brown International LLP assists clients in work including acquisitions, product launches and major securitisations. The ‘extraordinary’ Mark Prinsley co-heads the practice, with a proven track record in major outsourcing projects for financial services clients. Fellow co-head Chris Chapman‘s expertise extends to the representation of financial institutions in litigation and arbitration disputes. Oliver Yaros frequently handles agreements related to the use of data and the commercialisation of fintech. Musonda Kapotwe frequently leverages her knowledge of UK financial services regulations to advise on fintech transactions.

Mayer Brown International LLP advises a diverse range of clients across the technology, media, broadcasting and telecoms sectors. Leadership duties are divided between Mark Prinsley, Miles Robinson, and Richard Page. Prinsley advises on business critical technology whilst Robinson handles substantial contractual and commercial disputes. Page advises on public and private M&A private equity and joint ventures work. Robert Hamill  and Harriet Hainsworth are also recommended.