I am a Senior Associate in the commercial team, and specialise in advising clients on intellectual property, technology and commercial contracts. I work with a range of clients in the technology sector, including tech start-ups and household technology brands. I also work with a wide range of charities and SMEs on commercial contracts and IT outsourcing arrangements.
I have particular expertise in advising on EdTech and MedTech, on contracting for sustainable supply chains, and advising clients on the ever-changing legal requirements and landscape surrounding AI and ethical AI.
I enjoy speaking opportunities and regularly participate in both internal and external events. Recent slots include speaking at the BETT/London & Partners event focused on the London EdTech ecosystem, and an event during London EdTech week to discuss EdTech’s entering the UK market and what they should consider.
- I have advised a number of royal colleges in relation to AI and their publishing operations.
- I advised an EdTech launching in the UK on the terms and conditions for their AI tools.
- I advised a UK based generic medical device manufacturer on an agreement with a pharmaceutical company for the development of a generic device for use with certain medications. I assisted in drafting and negotiating the agreement, which represents significant investment for the client.
- I advised a UK awarding organisation on its procurement of a range of outsourced technology, including e-marking software and software for the invigilation of online exams. I drafted the original agreement and negotiated the agreements for the client.
- I advised a European MedTech supplier on its agreement with a large UK based private healthcare provider. This included advising on the drafting of the agreement and assisting the client in setting its strategy for negotiations.
- I advised a UK cancer research charity on its funding of new research into the causes and survival rates for cancer. This involved drafting and negotiating a number of agreements with different universities in both the UK and overseas.
- I advised a B Corp marketing agency on its customer and supplier agreements, which were tailored to reflect the client’s B Corp values and aims. The agreements ensure that the client’s sustainability requirements would be met throughout and that its suppliers continued to meet its high environmental sustainability requirements.
- I advised a UK charity on an intellectual property licence with a production company for the use of the charity’s intellectual property in a high-profile TV series.
- I advised an IT service provider on their master services agreement, including redrafting the service credit regime and limitations on liability. Supported negotiations with multiple parties and advised on the drafted of negotiated positions.
- I advised a major women’s charity on the licensing of a support and monitoring tool, and on the licensing of data generated by this tool back to an academic body. Advised the same charity on its licensing agreements with other charities, and on the licensing of an IT system.
- I supported a games developer on an agreement with a licence reseller. We supported the developer on their negotiations with the developer, including in respect of complex payment provisions.
- I supported a major international relief charity on an agreement with an IT service provider. I drafted a software development agreement for use between the charity and the service provider, and advised on an ongoing support agreement. This arrangement involved advising on complex jurisdictional issues and data protection issues.
- I supported a specialist group action litigation law firm on the sale of its business and assets to a UK Limited company with aims to merge the two entities.
- I supported a medical research funding organisation on a complex negotiation of a master services agreement which involved significant consideration of both IP and quality control related matters.