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IT and telecoms

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A&O Shearman

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A&O Shearman provides a comprehensive tech offering with a cross-border capability. William Samengo-Turner is a key advisor to large public corporations and emerging enterprises on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial tech matters. Nigel Parker is reputed for his depth of experience in commercial IP and information law. Andrew Kenning is noted for his capabilities in complex telecoms transactions, Ed Moser excels in infrastructure acquisitions and financing, while Charlotte Rowlandson is well-versed in private acquisitions and joint ventures. Fergus Lawrie advises on non-contentious IP matters regarding commercial and corporate contracts. Tom Levine has left the firm to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in May 2024.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘AOS offers strength and depth in IT, data protection and AI that we have not found in other, similar firms. We found the advice extensive, detailed and insightful. We no longer regularly use other firms for this area of work, as AOS provides what we are looking for.'

  • ‘AOS full-service capabilities across IT and telecoms are what makes this firm stand out, along with its premier service delivery and technical capability. Its in-depth understanding of the telecoms markets and associated products makes it a go-to partner for any large deals and significant matters.'

  • 'The firm and individuals within the telecoms practice are 'always on' and provide very effective commercial advice to manage transactions to an optimum outcome. It is a truly impressive practice with some standout individuals.'
  • ‘Nigel Parker offers not only a depth of experience and broad understanding of the commercial, legal and regulatory issues, but also a real willingness to get involved in detailed negotiation and drafting.'
  • 'Fergus Lawrie is hugely proactive and able to lead on deals if needed at a standard you would expect from a partner. Always leaves clients with a feeling that nothing is to be handled and delivered without fail.'
  • ‘Charlotte Rowlandson is very smart and efficient, which is important if the documentation is complicated under time pressure.’

Key clients

  • American Tower
  • Bite
  • Checkout.com
  • Cisco
  • eBay
  • Enfrashare/parent Engro Corp
  • Ericsson
  • Etsy
  • Gen Digital
  • Helios Investment Partners LLP
  • KDDI Corporation
  • Macquarie

Work highlights

Advising EQT on the acquisition of majority stake in Eutelsat Group’s ground station infrastructure business.
Advised Quantexa on its primary and secondary Series F funding round.
Advised TravelPerk, a global leader in business travel solutions, on its strategic acquisition of Yokoy.

Practice head

Will Samengo-Turner; Nigel Parker

Other key lawyers

Andrew Kenning; Eimear Coady; Alex Shandro; Varsha Srinavasan; Joyce Xu; Nathan Charnock; Fergus Lawrie; Josh Little; Charlotte Rowlandson