Industry focus
Commended by clients for its ‘outstanding technical expertise on telecom matters’, Baker McKenzie LLP’s broad caseload encompasses a whole gamut of regulatory advice, commercial telecoms network sharing arrangements, transformation and outsourcing, with niche strength in interception and network security. The practice is co-led by Steve Holmes, who is reputed for his expertise in major life sciences transactions, as well as tech, outsourcing, telecoms, and digital transactions. Alongside Sue McLean, whose notable specialism lies in strategic tech deals, handling cloud, outsourcing, digital transformation, and licensing across the healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods sectors. Ben Allgrove is well-versed in emerging tech regulation, AI, and data protection, while Robbie Downing stands out for his work in global privacy and multinational telecoms compliance projects. John Groom handles a mix of copyright, digital, and GenAI regulatory matters. Maulik Mittal is noted for advising on complex tech commercial contracts, and Carinne Kamdar excels in commercial litigation and IT disputes.
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Work Department
Intellectual Property, Data and Technology; Commercial
Position
Steve heads Baker McKenzie's EMEA commercial, technology and transactions team. Steve is widely regarded as a leading lawyer amongst clients and in the market for drafting and negotiating major life sciences transactions, as well as technology, outsourcing, telecommunications and digital transactions in which he acts for both customers and suppliers across a range of sectors.
Steve’s practice focuses on drafting and negotiating major life sciences, technology, outsourcing, telecommunications and digital transactions, acting for both customers and suppliers across a range of sectors. He also provides regulatory advice to clients operating in the life science, technology and digital space.
Languages
English, French
Education
- King's College London (Diploma Copyright and Related Rights) (1999)
- College of Law, Chester (L.P.C.) (1995)
- Cambridge University (Robinson College) (Law Degree) (1994)
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Testimonials
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‘Steve Holmes- deep IT contract knowledge’
‘Outstanding technical expertise on telecom matters.’
‘Clarity, deep understanding of the underlying technology, and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- 3 (Hutchison 3G UK Limited) APG Group Colt Digitalk Equinix Eutelsat Fiera Infrastructure, Inc. Ovzon Samsung Tik Tok / Bytedance VEON ViaSat Virgin Media O2 Zayo
Work highlights
Advising Eutelsat Group on its exclusive negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets.