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Richard is a senior associate in the intellectual property and technology team, having joined the firm in 2021.
Richard primarily advises technology companies, leading charities and VC funds on the commercialisation and protection of IP and new technologies, with a focus on software, data and tech infrastructure. Richard has a particular interest in advising clients in the following sectors: AI, medtech and pharma, cleantech, charities, sports and gaming, digital assets and financial services.
Richard is experienced in drafting and negotiating a very wide range of commercial contracts, such as SaaS, IaaS, outsourcing, commercial partnerships, consultancy services, software development, data centre operations and data sharing agreements. Richard also advises on AI compliance, data protection compliance, MiCA compliance and trade mark protection and enforcement.
Richard regularly comments on developing areas of law and practice, and has been recognised by Montaq as a thought leader for UK FinTech law. He has also been quoted in City AM and published in The IPKat. Richard is recognised as a Recommend Lawyer by the Legal 500 for TMT: IT and Telecoms law.
Richard regularly comments on developing areas of law and practice, and has been recognised by Montaq as a thought leader for UK FinTech law. He has also been quoted in City AM and published in The IPKat. Richard is recognised as a Recommend Lawyer by the Legal 500 for TMT: IT and Telecoms law.
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I enjoy breaking down complex legal issues to give straightforward advice
I am a deeply inquisitive and detail-oriented person, and I enjoy learning about technologies that are transforming the world we live in. Therefore my role as a transactional IP lawyer is an excellent fit.
I enjoy being able to break down complex legal issues in order to give precise, straightforward advice and being able to offer clients highly commercial legal solutions which add demonstrable value to their businesses.