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Arbor Law’s commercial contracts group delivers wide-ranging support on procurement, outsourcing, distribution, licensing, and joint ventures in innovative sectors including digital platforms, fintech and media. Ed Rea leads a technology and telecoms practice that provides innovative solutions to a range of clients, including advising a global travel technology company on fare content agreements with major airlines. Kate Bennett, who focuses on fintech matters, is noted for her strength in work concerning network capacity, data centre, and online marketplace agreements. Daniel Adams specialises in work for media and technology companies, advising digital platforms, media businesses, and tech firms on commercial transactions.
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  • 'Highly skilled pragmatic professionals who supplement in-house teams with specialist knowledge and industry know-how.’

  • ‘Work closely with Ed Rea, who is a strong relationship lawyer with excellent commercial and IT law skills and communication.’

  • ‘The team are fantastic - they are highly efficient, commercial and collaborative. They are genuinely customer-focused and care about the client's needs. They consider the big picture and are by far the best value for money of all my external supports.’

  • ‘Arbor balances legal expertise with practicality, helping to better adapt and react to any situation.’

  • ‘Dan Adams is unique in the fact that his experience in media and start-ups allows him to bring common sense to decision-making, he balances the legal risks of a situation against the commercial value. Nick Kelly is highly organised and his deep understanding of complex financial structures and deals makes him invaluable to any business working with large institutions. ’

Key clients

  • Africori
  • MogoPlus
  • Whynow
  • Watching That Limited

Work highlights

Advised a leading blockchain technology company specialising in interoperability solutions on a range of strategic projects at the intersection of blockchain, financial services, digital assets and day-to-day commercial and compliance matters to ensure the company´s legal function operated effectively across all business areas.
Advised an FCA licensed corporate finance investment firm, leveraging our deep sector expertise to facilitate strategic operations and ensure regulatory compliance. Acting as external counsel, outsourced general counsel, and managed compliance service providers, we delivered tailored legal and regulatory solutions to support operational efficiency and commercial success.
Advised leading global travel technology company operating booking platforms on a series of fare content agreements with major global airlines, securing direct supply arrangements, integrating marketing services, and establishing key connectivity terms. This work enhanced access to competitive airline fare content, optimised pricing strategies, and improved the overall booking experience.

Practice head

Kate Bennett; Ed Rea; Dan Adams