TLT advises an exceptional roster of retail, financial services, and government clients on a wide range of transformational IT projects, with considerable expertise in outsourcing, Cloud integration, and software development. James Touzel, widely regarded as a leader in the field, heads the firm’s technology, IP, and data team. AI-specialist Daniel Read is also highly recommended for his expertise in large-scale outsourcing projects and high value technology transactions, particularly within the financial services and retail sectors. Ed Hayes specialises in IT contracts and data protection matters, while Emma Erskine-Fox is noted for her ‘exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise in the rapidly evolving field of AI regulations’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We engaged TLT to support our readiness efforts for compliance with the EU AI Act. We have been particularly impressed with their team's ability to rapidly deliver high-quality deliverables and clear, actionable guidance in what is still an emerging and complex area of law.’

  • ‘Emma Erskine-Fox stands out due to her exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise in the rapidly evolving field of AI regulations. She consistently demonstrates a strong ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, offering clear, insightful, strategic advice tailed to our specific business goals.’

  • 'The TLT team, in particular Daniel Read, always went the extra mile personally to fit in within our deadlines.'

  • 'TLT understands clients' business needs, know the relevant markets very well and anticipate our future needs. They are punctual, proactive and focused on solving problems.'

  • 'Our company has recently undergone a major project relating to data sharing activities. TLT were the supporting law firm for this project, provided succinct and clear advice throughout, including on the legal landscape, and advising on the best way to structure this project.'

Key clients

  • Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
  • Information Commissioner’s Office
  • Police Digital Service
  • Metropolitan Police Service
  • Government Legal Department
  • TSB Bank Plc
  • Imperial Brands plc
  • Kent Police & Essex Police
  • Savills
  • Cumbria Police
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Vodafone (UK and Group)

Work highlights

Advised the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and their investigations team in connection with a high-profile investigation into a company’s use of facial recognition technology to monitor employee attendance.
Advising Pairpoint, a Vodafone spin-out business on the development and deployment of its fintech and digital asset broker platform and business.

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Emma Erskine-Fox

Practice head

James Touzel

Other key lawyers

Daniel Read; Ed Hayes; Emma Erskine-Fox