With a client roster spanning technology companies, music and entertainment groups, and media businesses, Dentons’ TMT offering is well‑placed to advise on privacy, data protection, IT, and procurement matters. Co‑heading the practice, Jennifer Cass brings expertise in IP, copyright, and investment matters, with a strong focus on media and entertainment clients. Fellow co‑head Tristan Jonckheer is well‑versed in data protection contracting and global telecommunications regulatory issues. Antonis Patrikios specialises in data, cyber, and AI‑related matters, with recent work involving cross‑border technology regulatory compliance and cybersecurity, particularly for technology‑sector clients. Other noteworthy individuals include Annabel Cox, who supports a wide range of TMT mandates with a focus on commercial contracts and outsourcing, and Sam Caunt, who is skilled in IP matters. With expertise in outsourcing and commercial contracts, Sarah Lima is another key player in the team.
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Key clients
- Meta
- Indra Sistemas
- Sky Group
- Shopline
- Artificial Intelligence Security Institute
- Fibercop
- Virgin Group
- Thomson Reuters
- Colombia Pictures Corporation
Work highlights
Advising Meta Platforms, Inc. on data protection matters.
Advising FiberCop on all aspects of the IT and network procurement needed to implement and support its establishment as an independent company following its acquisition from the Italian mobile operator TIM by private equity giant KKR.
Advising Indra Sistemas on its deal with the National Transport Authority of Ireland for the provision of a tap-and-go contactless payment system for buses, trains, and trams, which is dependent on mobile connectivity to enable payments in transit.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jennifer Cass; Tristan Jonckheer
Other key lawyers
Antonis Patrikios; Annabel Cox; Sam Caunt; Sarah Lima