The technology team at Tughans acts for early-stage technology companies and investment funds investing in start-ups in the IT sector. Practice head Adrian O’Connell is an expert in commercial agreements, covering licensing, supply, and technology transfers, while co-head Patrick Brown leads on the contentious side. Andrew Kirke regularly assists businesses with commercialisation as well as licensing, partnership, and outsourcing agreements. Paul Eastwood has particular expertise in data protection and data breaches. Aoife Murray provides support on the full spectrum of commercial contracts.
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Aoife Murray
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Adrian O’Connell; Patrick Brown
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Andrew Kirke; Paul Eastwood; Aoife Murray