Representing Tech multinationals and venture-backed fast-growth companies, Cooley (UK) LLP predominantly handles complex AI contract, regulatory, and IP matters. With over three decades of experience, Chris Coulter heads the practice, covering cybersecurity and IP matters in the digital health, automotive, defence, and national security sectors. Leo Spicer-Phelps stands out for his commercial acumen and extensive expertise in data privacy and tech regulation. Amy Collins advises on restructuring, software, and service launches, while Marzia Di Candido primarily covers software development, licensing, and outsourcing agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘They're very strong at commercial negotiation, they understand how to explain when the counterparty doesn't really make sense. They give helpful arguments to explain, they can also explain the trade-offs commercially and what is considered normal in a given market.'
‘Chris Coulter deeply understands complex contracts and unusual structures. Explains well the legal issues that need to be considered.’
Key clients
- Normal Computing Corporation
- Second Front Systems
- Save your Wardrobe
- Brandtech Group
- Pencil
- Pheiron
- Proximie
- Kpler
- Bitfount
- CellVoyant Technologies
- Hyatt Hotels
- Orbital Materials
Work highlights
Advised Second Front Systems on its highly strategic pilot contract with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) (NATO DIANA).
Advised Normal, a deep tech AI company developing enterprise AI systems, to negotiate a research contract with the UK Advanced Research and Innovation Agency to advance the UK’s AI infrastructure.
Advised Pheiron, an advanced AI drug discovery platform, on licensing agreements with Ipsen and Ribocure, as well as contracting with various data resource providers, including Our Future Health, UK Biobank, Genomics England, and Dandelion Health.
Lawyers
Leading partners: IT
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Collins
Practice head
Chris Coulter
Other key lawyers
Leo Spicer-Phelps; Amy Collins; Marzia di Candido