Mike Pierides > Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP
CONDOR HOUSE
5-10 ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD
LONDON
EC4M 8AL
England
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Work Department

Corporate Business Transactions

Position

Mike Pierides, a partner in the corporate business transactions practice at Morgan Lewis, advises on major outsourcings, strategic restructurings following divestments or acquisitions, and technology-specific transactions such as licensing and “as a service” arrangements. He is also active advising on new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. Mike has also worked at the intersection of financial services compliance and technology, advising clients on their related systems and compliance procedures. For more information, view Mike’s bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/mikepierides.

Education

University of Manchester, 2000, LLB; College of Law of England and Wales, London, 2001, Legal Practice Course

Lawyer Rankings

London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP covers all manner of corporate transactions, with particular industry strengths in the energy and infrastructure, investment management, life sciences, and technology sectors. Corporate head Tim Corbett has extensive experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions, public and private equity and debt offerings, and venture capital financings. Oil and gas expert Olivier Chambord is noted for his capabilities in international M&A and project development. Mark Geday‘s expertise ranges from SPAC and de-SPACing transactions to joint ventures. Promoted to partner in October 2023, Robert Hutton is a key contact for private equity-driven work, specialising in domestic and cross-border transactions for clients from the infrastructure, technology, and luxury travel sectors. Other key names in the group include Mike Pierides and Allison Soilihi.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

(Leading partners: IT)

Mike PieridesMorgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP‘s technology and global outsourcing practice is highlighted for its strength in a range of technology matters. Practice head Mike Pierides is skilled at AI, digital payments, and Saas, Oliver Bell is well versed in IT outsourcing arrangements, and Charlotte Roxon is knowledgeable of commercial contracts. Another member of the team is James Mulligan, who is geared to handle technology transactions.