With a focus on matters relating to AI infrastructure, fintech, media, and cross-border technology transactions, the IP and technology group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is headed by Deborah Kirk , who joined from Latham & Watkins (London) LLP in November 2024, alongside Elva Cullen , who joined in May 2026.
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Key clients
- Aker ASA
- Scopely, Inc.
- Walkers Global
- OSN Group
- Renault S.A.
- Warner Music Group
- Corient Legal Benchmarking Group
- Triple Private Equity
- Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc
- BVNK Holdings Ltd
- FTV
- Dream Security
Work highlights
Advised Aker ASA on its joint venture with OpenAI and Nscale to create Stargate Norway, Europe’s first renewable-powered AI gigafactory, including the design and negotiation of the technology, infrastructure, and operational frameworks underpinning the venture’s AI ecosystem.
Advised Scopely, Inc. on the data governance, platform, and operational technology aspects of its $3.5bn acquisition of the games business of Niantic, Inc., involving large-scale geolocation, behavioural, and AR-enabled digital platform environments.
Advised Walkers Global on the carve-out and strategic investment into Walkers Professional Services, including complex operational governance, technology separation, and data access arrangements relating to shared systems and business-critical operational environments.
Lawyers
Firms to watch
Practice head
Deborah Kirk
Other key lawyers
Elva Cullen