The TMT sector continues to evolve rapidly in the face of ongoing digitalisation, continued convergence and disruption from new technologies. The need for dynamic and incisive business advice is paramount.

We support our clients as they innovate and diversify traditional business models, transform commercial and operational strategies and navigate legal and regulatory challenges. We offer strategic, flexible and responsive solutions in helping our clients pursue opportunities and mitigate risks worldwide, in particular in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean.

Many of the digital TMT projects that we get involved in require us to have a deep appreciation of the technology involved such as cloud computing, FinTech, the internet of things, robotics – we have lawyers who are interested and knowledgeable in the detail. Members of our team have scientific backgrounds with qualifications and accreditations in information security and software developments.

The Spencer West TMT Practice also includes AI expertise. Our clients range from AI tech start ups/techpreneurs, specialised in designing, producing and distributing AI programs and platforms, through to trade partners and financial investors for the commercialisation journey of AI models. Our team is experienced in advising successful start-ups on a broad range of legal issues impacting AI businesses, including data protection/privacy, intellectual property, corporate fundraising and structuring, commercial partnerships, IT/cloud arrangements, IP/database/copyright rights, and employment incentive schemes. In particular, we are currently advising a client who is building a disruptive AI system with limited human intervention for consultants and clients in the same industry that they have previously worked in on the risk and licensing of the technology, as well as a tech start-up on an internal employee AI governance policy.

Our highly experienced team has broad sector expertise in advising a wide range of market participants, allowing us to integrate with our clients’ business, technical and legal teams to provide relevant and focused advice. We work seamlessly with colleagues from other practice areas, including litigation, competition, employment, and real estate, so that whatever the issue, our lawyers are able to assist you throughout.

Meet our team

Simeon Spencer
Senior Partner – Co-Founder
Andrew Ailwood
Partner - Media, Corporate and Commercial, TMT
Jeremy Berg
Partner - Dispute Resolution
Andrew Bird
Partner – Corporate
Paolo Caldato
Partner – Commercial Dispute Resolution
Jan Cant
Partner – Corporate Law, M&A, Contracting, IT & Telecoms, PPP, GDPR, International Institutions, Construction and Real Estate
Jowanna Conboye
Partner - Intellectual Property; Technology; Commercial
Poh-Leng Devare
Partner – Commercial, Intellectual Property, Data Protection
Dhana Doobay
Partner – Telecoms, Media & Technology
Richard Eccles
Partner - Competition Law
Stuart Evans
Partner - Commercial Dispute Resolution
Karl Foster
Partner - Commercial
Natalie Knight-Wickens
Partner - Corporate & Commercial
Ted Mercer
Partner - Communication Industries and Dispute Resolution
Edmund Probert
Partner – Commercial Law, IT Contracts & Intellectual Property
Philip Solomons
Partner – Corporate and Commercial
Andrew Sparrow
Senior Counsel – Corporate and Commercial, IT, IP, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Commercial Aerospace
Simon Ward
Partner – Corporate & Commercial | Technology