Norton Rose Fulbright’s technology team operates across disruptive technologies, AI, digital infrastructure, gaming, and space technology. The group is co-led by Sean Murphy, global head of fintech, and Oliver Stacey. Murphy advises on fintech rollouts as well as public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity buyouts, and growth equity deals. Stacey focuses on corporate matters in tech, media, and communications, including joint ventures, and commercial contracts. James Russell leads the commercial and outsourcing practice, advising clients such as banks, Islamic financial institutions, software providers, and asset managers on outsourcing, IT, and IP law. Mark Maurice and Jessica Melville were promoted to partner in January 2025. Kirsty Harrower joined as partner in the same month.
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‘Extremely knowledgeable and take the time to understand business nuances and how these could be impacted.’
‘Great communication and updates on work. Ensure right people with knowledge and skills are brought in to ensure efficiency and alignment with expected costs.’
- 'Depth of experience, commercial acumen, responsiveness and market coverage.'
- 'James Russell is a very capable partner and excelled at leading his team (spread around the globe) and providing solutions-focused advice to our senior business leaders during difficult negotiations.'
Key clients
- Qualcomm Inc.
- TruLife Optics Limited
- Xero Limited
- Hamburg Commercial Bank AG
- Telus Corporation
- Kaizen Regtech Group Limited
- Sanner Group
- Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE)
- African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
- Vodafone PLC
- Zain Group
- Polski Światłowód Otwarty sp. Z o.o.,
Work highlights
Instructed by Qualcomm in defending an opt-out collective claim brought against it in the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of a class of consumers by the Consumer Association, Which?
Advised holographic optics company TruLife Optics Limited on its strategic alliance and share acquisition by Nitto Denko Corporation (Nitto), a premier global materials manufacturer.
Advised Xero on its strategic acquisition of Syft Analytics (Syft), a leading global cloud-based reporting, insights and analytics platform for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses, for US$70 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sean Murphy; Oliver Stacey
Other key lawyers
James Russell; Mark Maurice; Jessica Melville; Kirsty Harrower