TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Baker McKenzie continues to be a major force in the TMT space, handling high-profile matters across disputes, regulatory challenges, complex transactions and commercial matters. The firm acts for leading global names in digital platforms, AI and technology, and additionally assists on responses to regulatory scrutiny around emerging tech such as generative AI. The team combines sector depth with cross-disciplinary strength, drawing on Ben Allgrove’s longstanding experience advising digital and platform-based businesses. Steve Holmes is active across major technology, telecoms and outsourcing deals, while Will Holder advises on M&A and private equity activity within the sector. Kate Alexander brings particular expertise in cross-border tax planning for tech groups. Employment and HR issues are handled by Kim Sartin, and John Groom covers copyright, digital compliance and contentious regulatory matters. Sue McLean is widely recognised for her expertise in digital transformation, licensing and AI governance proceedings. Helen Brown departed the team in March 2025.
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Work Department
IP, Data and Technology; Commercial
Position
Ben is a partner in Baker McKenzie's IP, Data and Technology team based in London. He is a much sought-after industry specialist, with a particular emphasis on digital media and intermediary platforms.
Ben is also Baker McKenzie's Chief Innovation Officer, in charge of the Firm's Reinvent innovation arm.
Ben's practice includes product counselling for market-leading technology companies, advising on cutting edge technology regulation issues, content and digital commerce, and acting in major digital and consumer disputes and regulatory investigations. Ben has a particular focus on advising providers of platform business models on topics including copyright, intermediary liability, artificial intelligence, content issues, data protection and emerging technology regulation.
Languages
English
Memberships
- Society for Computers & Law (SCL)
- Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA)
- Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society (AALS)
Education
- Oxford University (2004)
- Oxford University (2003)
- University of Adelaide (2000)
- University of Adelaide (1999)
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Testimonials
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‘Technical understanding of technology products.’
‘Clarity, deep understanding of the underlying technology, responsive.'
Key clients
- 3 (Hutchison 3G) ATP Media BBC Colt Digitalk Equinix Inc Eutelsat Group Google Hitachi Hutch Games Index Features Media and Games Invest plc Novator Partners NTT Limited Pinterest Sinch Snapchat Take Two Interactive Tik Tok Uniphore Inc. YouTube
Work highlights
Advising Eutelsat Group on its exclusive negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets.