Simmons & Simmons continues to expand its technology and outsourcing capabilities, with a number of recent partner hires bolstering its offering across the IT and digital space. The team regularly advises clients ranging from global payment services and telecom providers to online retail platforms and blockchain developers. Alex Brown, who leads the practice, is a key contact for matters involving data protection, commercial contracts, and complex outsourcing arrangements. George Morris is known for his work with emerging technologies, especially in relation to cryptoassets and blockchain infrastructure. The firm’s standout expertise in generative AI and legal engineering also remains a defining feature of its market presence. New additions to the team include Waltter Kulvik, Marianne Toghill, and Danielle Hirsch, while Satyen Dhana has departed the firm.
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‘Their customer centric approach, the great level of expertise and the level of engagement and understanding of its client, our needs and challenges. A proactive approach and great responsiveness is greatly appreciated.’
‘Hinal Patel - as the relationship partner with Honeywell, is a delight to work with. His customer centric approach, great expertise and specialized knowledge makes an absolute pleasure to work with him.'
Key clients
- VMO2
- VIRTUS Data Centre
- VMO2
- BT
- Honeywell
- Talk Talk
- Sky
- Huawei
- Temu
- ITN
- Payward
Work highlights
Simmons team successfully defeats first ever competition collective action in a +£1.3billion claim brought against BT.
Advised Google in a case against proposed opt-out collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal for over £7 billion in damages concerning alleged abusive conduct by Google.
Advised Honeywell on the $1.325bn sale of its personal protective equipment business to PIP.
Practice head
Alex Brown
Other key lawyers
George Morris; Waltter Kulvik; Marianne Toghill; Danielle Hirsch; Hinal Patel