Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border)

Herbert Smith Freehills’ London office hosts an internationally oriented team that is recognised for coordinating seamlessly across the law firm’s integrated network of offices, with particular strength across Europe and Asia. It has developed a respectable full-service offering and enjoys a stellar reputation for handling multi-jurisdictional work across contentious issues and transactions, acting for an impressive international client base.

Within the broad range of expertise housed in the law firm's London office, Herbert Smith Freehills has a reputable group of lawyers focused on issues related to IT, coupled with a solid track record of advising on data protection matters, outsourcing and IP. A key area of strength is in the fintech area, and the practice has assisted clients in the financial sector with legal issues related to secure payment technology and digitalisation projects within the banking system across a range of jurisdictions, including issues involving underdeveloped and high-risk banking zones.

"The Herbert Smith Freehills team was able to draw on their experience wider than just the UK. Being a global organisation, this was invaluable."