Assisting clients with their technology agreements, such as outsourcing agreements, lies at the heart of Foot Anstey‘s IT group, which combines its technology and data offering to support companies in sectors including aerospace, fintech, retail, and private equity. The team also provides support on the technology aspects of high-value M&A deals and investments. Ashley Avery, who is praised for her ’ability to explain things succinctly and with authority’, heads the practice together with Paolo Sbuttoni, whose advisory portfolio spans data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology contracts. Clients in the aerospace sector routinely turn to Annalisa Checchi for her expertise pertaining to IP and technology.
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‘Efficient, pragmatic, knowledgeable and adaptable.’
‘Exceptional knowledge and insight. City quality.’
‘Broad coverage of service; if an individual does not have profound knowledge in relation to questions touching other areas of law, they bring the best people to the table and make sure contact with a suitable team member is set up.’
‘Annalisa Checchi is very responsive and hands-on, her advice is always pragmatic and cost-efficient. ’
‘Ashley Avery stands out for her efficiency, responsiveness, ability to explain things succinctly and with authority, and ease to work with.'
‘Foot Anstey offers great value to our team. They are dependable and reactive. They have the right level of expertise in our area, a good understanding of the industry and our company.'
Key clients
- Chivas Brothers International Limited
- Tickitto AI Ltd
- Lottie Organisation Limited
- My Coast Limited
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
- Lubberger Lehment
- Eastland Arena Limited
- Virtu Solutions Limited
- RQ Ratings Limited ("RQ")
Work highlights
- Advised RQ Ratings Limited on the launch of a platform by creating the platform's terms of use and data protection policies, as well as providing strategic advice to RQ on the proposed functions and capabilities of the platform.
- Advising Eastland Arena Limited on the data privacy aspects of the establishment of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester in partnership with City Football Group.
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Annalisa Checchi
Practice head
Paolo Sbuttoni; Ashley Avery
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