The tech-focused team at Morrison Foerster works for a start-up-filled client roster, assisting with trade mark portfolio management, transactions, scale-ups and more, as well as supporting celebrities and established consumer brands and fintech entities with protecting and enforcing their rights. Team head Steven James is well-versed in contentious and commercial matters, focusing on new technologies and innovation-driven companies. Alistair Maughan supports clients with commercial contracts related to tech-based projects, and Ruth Arkley is engaged in protecting rights in tech transactions, as well as monetisation issues. Hattie Winfield is another key name on the bench.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Overall, our experience with this practice has been consistently positive. They have become a trusted partner, demonstrating reliability, legal excellence, and a proactive mindset that sets them apart in a competitive legal market.’
  • ‘The individuals we work with at the firm truly stand out for their dedication, professionalism, and consistent client focus. What differentiates them from competitors is their genuine commitment to each assignment, their proactive communication, and their ability to anticipate our needs with thoughtful, strategic input. In particular, associate Hattie Winfield and partner Steven James have been exceptional. Both are deeply engaged in every matter they handle, regardless of complexity. Their responsiveness and hands-on approach have been key to ensuring smooth progress on projects, and they always take the initiative to keep us informed of relevant legal and regulatory developments—something we greatly value.'

  • 'Their combination of technical expertise, clarity in explaining legal issues, and their commitment to delivering practical, actionable advice make them trusted advisers. It is this personal involvement and consistency that sets them apart and builds lasting confidence in the team.’
  • ‘Ruth Arkley is great to work with. Clever and on top of all the issues.'

  • ‘I have an exceptional working relationship with the team, I have been impressed by the courtesy and responsiveness shown to me by the team there. The partner who leads the team gives me a generous amount of his time to give detailed feedback and advice.'

  • 'I’m a start-up founder, and they never make me feel less important than any of the other clients who are much more prestigious and important than me!’

Key clients

  • Zilch
  • Remote
  • Wirex Limited
  • Clearcast Limited
  • IMERYS S. A
  • Lyst
  • The Alpargatas Group
  • Zero Proof International t/a Lyre’s
  • Betty Buzz LLC

Practice head

Steven James

Other key lawyers

Alistair Maughan; Ruth Arkley; Hattie Winfield