Michelmores LLP advises on both contentious and non-contentious tech deals and transactions, with particular expertise in matters relating to AI. The department is jointly steered by Anne Todd, who specialises in AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity issues, as well as Tom Torkar, who focuses on software licensing, data protection, and outsourcing projects. Iain Connor leads on software copyright disputes, while Nathaniel Lane brings advisory and transactional experience in data protection.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team provides pragmatic, commercial advice in a timely manner. They are just as effective as traditional city firms and provide much greater value.’

  • ‘Tom Torkar is excellent - always provides first-rate advice and is a pleasure to deal with generally.’

Key clients

  • Daily Mail and General Trust plc
  • Ballys, Corp /Gamesys

Work highlights

Advised Oriole Networks Ltd, a developer of innovative super-fast and energy-efficient processor chips for the AI sector on IP licensing, key fund-raising and key manufacturing agreements.
Practice head

Tom Torkar; Anne Todd

Other key lawyers

Iain Connor; Nathaniel Lane; Charles Courtenay; Chloe Vernon-Shore; Emily Aggett; Philippa Collison;