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Paolo Sbuttoni

Paolo Sbuttoni

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Foot Anstey

Foot Anstey

England - South West • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

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IT and telecoms

With ‘exceptional expertise’ across its technology and data team, Foot Anstey provides comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of traditional technology agreements, while also expanding its practice to support innovative organisations in fintech, payments, and space technology. From Bristol, Paolo Sbuttoni co-leads the firm’s national data and technology practice, highlighted for his ’always practical and all-rounded’ support in the negotiation of major technology contracts. Co-head Ashley Avery is a key contact for private equity clients regarding the acquisition of technology-related businesses, as well as offering a robust data privacy practice. Annalisa Checchi left the firm in October 2024.
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01174038980
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footanstey.com

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Work Department
Technology | Data, Privacy & Information Security | International
Position

Paolo is a Partner specialising in technology and data. He is a UK and Hong Kong qualified lawyer with substantial international experience advising clients on digital transformation, data protection, cybersecurity, technology contracting, telecoms, e-commerce and, most recently, navigating new technologies such as A.I. and blockchain.

Prior to joining Foot Anstey, Paolo was a partner at an international law firm and based in Hong Kong for 13 years where he advised some of the world’s leading companies in the technology, retail and financial sectors.

He has acted for many major global technology companies, particularly cloud and outsourcing service providers. He has a strong focus on the Retail & Consumer sector, advising on the launch of global e-commerce platforms and digital products and services. He has also been heavily involved in the fintech market, particularly advising start-ups, banks and other financial institutions on technology procurement and launching virtual financial services.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The TMT team demonstrated exceptional expertise in navigating the complexities of the technology agreements. Their ability to provide precise, practical and cost-efficient advice has helped our business team to understand the nuances involved and make informed decisions.’

  • ‘Paolo Sbuttoni collaborates with us to develop an efficient and practical plan for managing some of the in-house IT legal work.’

Key clients

  • Chivas Brothers International Limited
  • Tickitto AI Ltd

Work highlights

Advising Eastland Arena Limited, part of Oak View Group (the largest sports and entertainment venue developer in the world) on the data privacy aspects of the establishment of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester in partnership with City Football Group.