Jointly overseen by Tristan Jonckheer and Sarah Lima, Dentons is praised for its ‘robust legal knowledge with a strong understanding of government, commercial, and technology contexts’. Rukia Khatun is knowledgeable of cloud-based solutions and is commended for her ’good understanding of commercial realities’, while Esther Rusling is highly skilled at GDPR and cookie policy issues. Dina Mullings is often engaged in matters surrounding intellectual property licenses, while Laura Battle, Rose McDowall, and Lily Harrison are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their ability to advise on the implications for the technology sector is particularly impressive, as is their capacity to navigate cross-jurisdictional issues. This capability has been invaluable for us and will undoubtedly benefit other clients seeking to establish partnerships in international contexts.'
- 'The team will work within the parameters you give them once they understand your business and how you operate. This is a great help when you need to hand over work and not be too hands on to supervise.'
- 'Dentons brings not only exceptional legal acumen but also a collaborative ethos and innovative approach that leads to tailored solutions suited to client needs. Their profound understanding of the various risks associated with different approaches ensures that they remain a leading choice for organisations navigating the evolving technology and partnerships landscape.'
- 'Potential clients will benefit from knowing that Dentons combines robust legal knowledge with a strong understanding of government, commercial, and technology contexts.'
- 'Their quick understanding of novel concepts in AI safety has been refreshing; they swiftly grasped the goals we aim to achieve.'
- 'The team’s deep understanding of the risks and nuances associated with AI has enabled them to propose practical solutions, ensuring that we maintain the flexibility necessary for advancing our work in AI safety and security development.'
- 'Dentons have demonstrated a remarkable ability to advise on complex issues and draft agreements within extremely tight timelines.'
- 'I have worked most closely with Rukia Khatun on commercial contracts, and she has shown herself to have a good understanding of commercial realities, as well as an impressive attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Avis Budget Group
- Telehouse Europe
- DS Smith
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
- John Lewis Partnership
- Royal Mail Group
- Sainsbury's Group (Sainsbury's and Argos)
- Asahi
- M&S
- National Grid
Work highlights
Advised the National Grid Electricity Systems Operator (NGESO) on portfolio management.
Advising MUFG on its agreement with FIS on a software solution for confirmation of payment services.
Advising the Azerbaijan government on the procurement of over 150 electric vehicles for Baku Taxi Service LLC, a state-owned enterprise.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tristan Jonckheer; Sarah Lima
Other key lawyers
Rukia Khatun: Esther Rusling: Dina Mullings: Lily Harrison: Rose McDowall: Laura Battle