Mercedes Samavi > Morrison Foerster > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Morrison Foerster‘s London office plays a key role in the firm’s global privacy and data security practice, with Annabel Gillham, who offers a ‘very sensible and pragmatic approach to problem solving‘, taking the lead on the ground. The team regularly designs and develops UK and global compliance programmes; advises on evolving areas of data protection law, including most recently children’s privacy and AI; responds to cross-border data breaches and investigations; and represents clients in related claims. Mercedes Samavi and Dan Alam are also key contacts.

Commended for its ‘strong technology understanding’ Morrison Foerster fields a considerable workload, notably in the areas of cybersecurity, telecommunications, and licensing. Alistair Maughan is adept at cloud-based outsourcing transactions, Saas, and technology contract matters. Charlotte Walker-Osborn is at the forefront of AI-related issues, while Mercedes Samavi is proficient in outsourcing and public procurement. Ruth Arkley supports the practice with IP expertise, and Sana Ashcroft handles digital regulatory compliance and technology transactions.