Specialising in technology-heavy corporate transactions, Wedlake Bell LLP advises a range of corporate clients and start-ups. Practice head Mark Tasker is a highly experienced transactional adviser noted for his track record in tech sector M&A. Other key figures include tech and digital head, Michael Gardner, who assists clients on intellectual property matters and commercial, contractual, reputation management, and IT disputes; Adam Betts, a general specialist in the TMT field; and Esther Gunaratnam, who works on all aspects of IP. Stephen Callender is also a key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and managed to deliver very satisfactory work results. Uncomplicated and more goal-oriented work than others.’
‘We are working with Esther Gunaratnam for many years. Esther is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to her legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of her clients. She is extremely well connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of her team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results.’
'Very knowledgeable, great to work with.'
'High quality of the work. Great expertise in Tech IP IT law. Very good responsiveness. Great liability. Very pragmatic approach. Very efficient. '
Key clients
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- Blue Skies Space
- The Scale Factory
- The Marvesting Group
- IntelliAM AI PLC
- Renewabl Ltd
- Inatech Europe Limited
- Additive Earth including Additive Catchments
Work highlights
Advised a space data business which has developed a new class of satellites to benefit the global scientific community by providing high-quality data.
Advised a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres on a managed services agreement for a data centre located in Amsterdam.
Advised a famous automotive manufacturer on their complex group outsourcing reorganisation involving IP and various supply chain and service contracts.
Practice head
Mark Tasker
Other key lawyers
Michael Gardner; Adam Betts; Esther Gunaratnam; Stephen Callender