Dentons serves a diverse client base including leading IT firms, social media companies, and large technology groups, offering expertise across commercial agreements, M&A, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and dispute resolution. The team is well-regarded for its strengths in regulatory compliance, data privacy, protection, and managing crisis situations. Leadership is split between Jennifer Cass, who was recently promoted to partner, Antonis Patrikios, and Tristan Jonckheer. Dubai-based Henrietta Baker focuses on technology and telecoms transactions, strategic sourcing, and commercial contracts. Sarah Lima brings significant experience in outsourcing is a key member. Garrett Hayes joined the practice in September 2024, enhancing the practice further. Andy Lucas departed the firm in November 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The Dentons team has been an invaluable asset to our US-based company's entry into the EU/UK market.'
‘Simon Elliott and Jack Stephens consistently provide prompt, professional, pragmatic, and high-quality advice. In addition to their subject matter expertise, they are a pleasure to work with and are always very responsive to our needs and timelines.'
'Antonis Patrikios, our client liaison partner, is particularly knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic to our needs.’
Key clients
- Meta / Facebook
- Capita
- Sky Group
- Informa
- Daily Mail Group / DMG Events
- Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA)
- Compass Datacentres
- Fibercop
- Turkcell
- Thomson Reuters
- WEA International
- Colombia Pictures Corporation
Work highlights
Advising Meta on data protection matters, providing significant levels of advice and support to concerning a number of data privacy matters and compliance measures.
Advising Compass Datacenters on the foundational steps for the expansion of its global data centre operations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jennifer Cass; Antonis Patrikios; Tristan Jonckheer
Other key lawyers
Henrietta Baker; Sarah Lima; Garrett Hayes; Simon Elliott; Jack Stephens