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Work Department

Technology Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Position

Matthew is a senior associate in Dentons’ Technology, Media and Telecoms practice, based in the London office.

Matthew focuses on information technology projects, data protection and cybersecurity, and commercial contracts.  He has experience advising on a variety of commercial and technology matters, including outsourcing contracts, agreements for the supply of goods/services and licensing agreements.

He also has experience advising on data protection and cybersecurity matters, including data breach management, electronic marketing, data subject access requests, international data transfers and general compliance with the GDPR.

Matthew has completed a number of successful client secondments, including within the commercial services department of a large retail bank.

Career

Solicitor, Law Society of Scotland, 2017

Education

University of Aberdeen, 2015, Diploma in Legal Practice

University of Dundee, 2014, LLB (Hons)

Lawyer Rankings

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

A strong choice for global technology companies, Dentons often advises on the deployment of AI as well as machine learning technology. Tristan Jonckheer is knowledgeable of commercial, outsourcing, and technology contracts, while Martin Fanning handles mandates in the AI, cloud, procurement arrangements, and Saas spaces. Henrietta Baker is well versed in communications procurement, e-commerce, and strategic sourcing, while Rachael Morris is skilled in outsourcing and software development. Matthew Gilhooly and Annabel Cox are highlighted for their data protection capabilities.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial

A number of innovative banks, non-traditional lenders and UK-based fintechs turn to Dentons for a range of business-friendly advice’ on issues such as core payment solutions, IT outsourcing and technology arrangements and M&A. Tristan Jonckheer, who heads up the UK fintech group, is well placed to assist technology platforms with a range of payment services agreements. Other key figures include commercial specialist Martin Fanning, who excels in payments procurement mandates, and Matthew Gilhooly, who is well versed in financial service outsourcing regulations.