Michelmores looks to the future with Technology and Innovation Division

Top 100 law firm Michelmores, today announces the rebranding of its existing Technology Media and Communications practice.

Headed up by Partner Tom Torkar, the new Technology & Innovation Team will be made up of an expanded group of experienced lawyers who will deliver innovative, joined-up solutions through a multi-disciplinary approach. The team will include Richard Cobb (corporate), David Thompson (commercial), Charlotte Bolton (IP) Nathaniel Lane (data privacy and security), Tom Stenner-Evans (employment disputes), and Brian Garner (tax).

Tom commented: “The evolution of our team comes as a result of continued growth in the area, and is a reflection of the rapidly changing nature of the business world in a digital era. The team has seen impressive growth in recent years, which has largely been driven by demand for cutting-edge products and innovative new services. This has fuelled unprecedented change in the sector and our flexibility and willingness to adapt has allowed us to expand our client base, both geographically and in terms of the variety of work undertaken".

The team has built its reputation through working with a broad range of innovative technology companies throughout their business lifecycle, supporting them with the opportunities and challenges that they face at all stages of their development – from start up to exit and beyond.

“Having celebrated the firm’s 125th anniversary in 2017, we continue to move one step ahead of the latest trends and issues that our clients are facing, ensuring that our team remains flexible, providing our clients with the best possible service across all sectors, helping them to grow their businesses.”

Michelmores acts for both suppliers and end-users in the Technology & Innovation sector - both nationally and internationally, and across the private and public sectors, with key technology areas that include, but are not limited to, eCommerce, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, crowd funding platforms, big data and analytics, fintech and MedTech.