Norton Rose Fulbright is at the forefront of large-scale innovative IT projects, tech joint ventures, and disruptive tech. The practice is jointly steered by James Russell and Oliver Stacey. Russell is proficient in onshore and offshore tech and business process outsourcing, AI and systems procurement, as well as general commercial work. Stacey’s key strengths lie in telecoms privatisations, transactions, and restructurings, as well as digital infrastructure and media. Sean Murphy has a particular interest in the development and deployment of financial services tech investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the FinTech sector. Ruth Cowley is well-versed in telecoms-related dispute resolution, spanning investigation and compliance to litigation and arbitration. Shiv Daddar is equipped to handle cross-border data protection projects, particularly focusing on consumer protection law.
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Testimonials
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‘The team takes the time to know the business and ensure knowledge is transferred to new team members. Great communication and regular updates.’
‘Clear and reliable communication, maintain knowledge and interest. We received regular contact from the Partner to assess relationship and quality of work.’
‘Jonathan Ball is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Coca-Cola HBC
- Aviation Services Company
- BP
- Saab
- Public Investment Fund
- Reinsurance Group of America
- Anglo American
- TotalEnergies SE
- Zain Group
- African Infrastructure Investment Managers
- Forex AB
- Japan Tobacco International
Work highlights
Advising Zain on joint venture arrangements with Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (Ooredoo) and TASC Towers Holding to form a US$2.2bn independent tower company.
Advising SBA Communications Corporation and Paradigm Infrastructure Limited on the acquisition of Airtel Tanzania’s telecom tower portfolio business for approximately $175 million.
Advising holographic optics company TLO on its strategic alliance and share acquisition by Nitto Denko Corporation (Nitto), a premier global materials manufacturer.
Lawyers
Leading partners: IT
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Practice head
James Russell, Oliver Stacey
Other key lawyers
Sean Murphy; Ruth Cowley; Shiv Daddar; Jonathan Ball