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
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- ‘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.'
- ‘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.'
- ‘The team are diverse and highly skilled. Their work ethic is second to none. They are the best legal team I have ever worked with.’
- ‘Each member of their team has a unique, qualified set of skills. This means most matters can be dealt with wholly in-house by them alone.’
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