Corporate and commercial
A strong choice for global tech and telco companies, Linklaters LLP fields a considerable workload in infrastructure and IT transformational projects, as well as tower carve-outs, fibre roll-outs, and satellite joint ventures. The practice is jointly steered by Julian Cunningham-Day, who draws on two and a half decades of experience to advise a stellar client roster of tech multinationals and global telecoms providers. Alongside Georgina Kon, who is reputed for her expertise in regulatory, transactional, and contentious matters. Richard Cumbley has established experience guiding global organisations on intricate governance issues, tech development, and challenges in sourcing. Marly Didizian is noted for her depth of knowledge in data migration and tech disputes regarding digital transformation projects. Rich Jones is proficient in complex telecoms and digital infrastructure projects, including data centre, 5G rollouts, fibre, and satellite deals. Greg Palmer has a particular specialism in information law, while Tatum Govender covers software licensing and emerging tech. Danny Greenland advises pharma, media, and telecoms clients on active network outsourcing and tech transformational projects.
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Position
Global Co-Head of Fintech and Telecoms, TMT Partner
Career
Julian’s depth of international expertise in tech, telecoms, data and associated commercial contracts and advisory work makes him especially sought after. As well as his role as a partner in the TMT practice, he wears a number of different hats, including as co-head of our global Technology, Fintech and Telecoms Sector Groups. As digitisation brings with it the inevitable trend towards consolidation and convergence, he is perfectly placed to advise both traditional players and new entrants on the unique blend of issues arising from disruption.
He has a wide practice encompassing commercial and regulatory tech, fintech and telecoms work, as well as all aspects of data governance, outsourcing and complex service contracts. His particular focus is working in highly regulated industries such as financial services, professional services, telecoms, utilities and the public sector, where he can combine his regulatory and commercial expertise.
He is also a market leader in relation to fintech issues, helping to found our top tier fintech practice. He has advised on ground-breaking technological and other developments in financial markets for over 20 years, as well as on some of the world’s largest financial services outsourcings.
Julian is listed in the Legal 500 for IT and telecoms, data protection and fintech.
Education
College of Law, Guildford
St Catherine’s college, Oxford University (MA Hons Modern Languages - French and German)
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‘The Linklaters IT and telecoms team is technically strong and has strength in depth across the team from associates to partner level. They have been our 'go-to' on complex business-critical matters spanning different sectors and industries with multiple counterparties.’
‘Rich Jones is fantastic to work with - he takes the time to understand the client's position and get to a commercial outcome while flagging up key risks and providing advice on navigating those risks. He is well supported by Dianne Devlin, who reflects the 'can-do' attitude of the team and has been instrumental in finding angles to support negotiation on complex matters.’
‘Responsive and competent.’
‘The most outstanding associate I worked with is Dianne Devlin. She is exceptionally diligent, competent, and thoughtful. She is, by far, the best associate/lawyer I have had the pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- TikTok
- Vodafone and consortium of operators
- Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
- Vantage Data Centers
- AXA S.A.
- Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board
- DigitalBridge