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About
Provided by Emma Wright
Practice Areas
Emma Wright is an experienced, market-leading partner in the technology sector and leads the firm’s Technology, Data and Digital group.
She specialises in complex commercial transactions, particularly for technology and telecoms clients and has considerable experience in, and a strong reputation for, handling telecom, cyber and internet regulatory matters, particularly those involving OFCOM or the ICO, having spent time working in UK Government on tech and in Washington DC. Emma has developed a Diverse Founders legal offering to try and build a more diverse pipeline of founders and start ups.
Emma also sits as a NED on scale-up Playfinder, looking to democratise access to sports facilities. Additionally, she is a champion for the Digital Poverty Alliance and sits on the Global Forum of Women 4 Ethical AI, a network of global experts focused on the global adoption of ethical AI.
Chambers Review
UK
Emma Wright of Harbottle & Lewis is frequently called upon by telecoms operators, equipment manufacturers and online companies to provide advice on a range of issues. Her expertise covers regulatory, data protection and cybersecurity issues, among other matters.
Emma Wright leads Harbottle & Lewis' tech, data & digital team. She is highly regarded by clients in both private and public sectors for her expertise in relation to procurements and outsourcing agreements.
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Provided by Chambers
"Emma Wright takes the time to understand business and acts as a partner for the business. She answers the question before you even ask it, as she anticipates what you need to know."
"Emma Wright is clearly a real expert in her field, commercially astute and able to apply advice to a business of our size and with our specific needs. She is always available and willing to help."
"Emma Wright is an indispensable asset to the client's team. She provides a quick and effective service alongside the crucial knowledge and experience she has to get us over the line."
"Emma provides practical legal advice that is grounded in the reality of the business landscape."
"Emma is a world-class lawyer."
"She takes the times to understand the business and acts as partner for the business. She understands the peculiarities of how we operate and anticipates what you need to know."
"Emma Wright takes the time to understand business and acts as a partner for the business. She answers the question before you even ask it, as she anticipates what you need to know."
"Emma Wright is clearly a real expert in her field, commercially astute and able to apply advice to a business of our size and with our specific needs. She is always available and willing to help."
"Emma Wright is an indispensable asset to the client's team. She provides a quick and effective service alongside the crucial knowledge and experience she has to get us over the line."
"Emma provides practical legal advice that is grounded in the reality of the business landscape."
"Emma is a world-class lawyer."
"She takes the times to understand the business and acts as partner for the business. She understands the peculiarities of how we operate and anticipates what you need to know."