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Practice:
- Technology & Innovation Sector
- Technology Transactions
- Technology Companies Group
- Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)
Faraaz Samadi Partner
London
He has significant experience in identifying and resolving issues which arise in cross-border technology transactions involving Europe, the U.S. and Asia, having worked in London, Singapore and Shanghai.
Faraaz regularly advises clients on technology service agreements, website terms and conditions, data privacy, renegotiations, intellectual property Iicensing and strategic alliances.
He has represented companies in a wide range of industries including software development, satellite and space, mining and resources, mobile, healthcare, digital marketing, automotive, ride-hailing and logistics.
Practice:
- Energy & Infrastructure Sector
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- Wind Energy
- Solar Energy
- Power
- Public Power Financing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- United Kingdom
Ravinder Sandhu Partner
London
Ravinder represents a wide range of clients in connection with large scale renewable (including onshore/offshore wind, solar and biomass) M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and regulatory matters, as well as in respect of infrastructure and conventional energy assets. She is widely recognised as a leader in wind energy.
Ravinder is a member of Orrick’s Finance and Audit Committee, providing oversight of its financial reporting and audit process, its internal controls, and global compliance with laws and regulation.
Practice:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Technology Companies Group
Charles Sheldon Senior Associate
London
Charlie frequently acts in the energy, technology and media sectors and is experienced in working with a range of clients, from large private and listed corporates, institutional investors and fast growing technology startups. Charlie advises on a variety of matters including acquisitions and disposals, public takeovers, direct listings and admissions on the London Stock Exchange, SPAC transactions, corporate restructurings, investments and corporate governance.
Practice:
- Banking & Finance
- Renewable Energy
- Energy
- Offshore Wind
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Derivatives
- Power
- Hydrogen
- Infrastructure
Oliver Sikora Senior Associate
London
Oliver works primarily on domestic and cross-border transactions in the renewable energy space, and also has experience advising on deals in the transport sector.
Adam Smith Partner, Energy & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy
London; Singapore
Practice:
- Energy & Infrastructure Sector
- Energy & Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- Infrastructure
- Data Centers
- Oil & Gas
- Banking & Finance
- Structured Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Adam Smith Partner
London; Singapore
Practice:
- Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
- Technology Transactions
- Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)
- Trademark, Copyright & Media
- Intellectual Property
Alex Sobolev Partner
London
Alex’s multidisciplinary practice and transatlantic experience enable him to provide strategic commercial advice for technology led companies, including coordinating and implementing data and consumer risk mitigation projects, providing outsourcing advice and developing key legal risk mitigation strategies in relation to products where the pace of innovation nearly always outpaces the law.
He has advised companies at all stages of the corporate lifecycle, from software development and product launch, through technology licensing, sale and purchase, to mergers and acquisitions of data and tech-heavy businesses. He has assisted organisations with the design, development and implementation of global data protection and compliance policies, as well the management of risk and security associated with data retention, processing and transfer.
Practice:
- Energy & Infrastructure Sector
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Internal Investigations
- Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Infrastructure
Benjamin Stafford Managing Associate
London
Ben is admitted as a solicitor advocate with rights of audience in all civil proceedings before the English higher courts. In addition to his core experience in international arbitration and litigation in the energy, construction and commercial spheres, previously Ben has also acted for energy & infrastructure clients and advised on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions for clients based in Europe and the US. Ben is currently deputy chair for the Association of International Energy Negotiators sub-group drafting a Green Hydrogen Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Practice:
- Technology & Innovation
- Technology Companies Group
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Fintech
- Israel
- Life Sciences & HealthTech
- Private Equity
- Strategic Counseling
- United Kingdom
- Impact Finance and Investment
Ylan Steiner Partner
London
Following an earlier career as a computer software programmer, Ylan has a passion for technology and innovation across numerous sectors.
Ylan’s notable company-side representations include Currencycloud, EVRYTHNG, Griffin Financial, MFS Africa, nPlan, Railsbank, Signal AI and Taster. One CEO client described Ylan as the “most incredible lawyer… [who I have worked with] for years. He's that good and his deal team is good too.”
In addition to his company-side representations, Ylan acts for leading venture capital and private equity firms and other strategic investors, including Vitruvian Partners, Warburg Pincus, Kennet Capital Partners, Kinnevik, Marlin Equity Partners, Seedcamp, and Oxx.
Ylan has been consistently recognised as a leading venture capital advisor in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Ylan was described by one client in Legal 500 UK 2022 as “an exceptionally knowledgeable counsel – he helped guide me through a number of challenges around our fundraise with ease, speed and clarity.”
A recent career highlight for Ylan was being invited by HM Treasury to advise on the UK Government’s Future Fund in response to calls from the technology industry to support VC backed start-ups throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Practice:
- Energy & Infrastructure Sector
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Power
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Public Power Financing
- Infrastructure
- United Kingdom
- Offshore Wind
Evan Stergoulis Partner
London
Evan advises lenders, ECAs, institutional investors, renewable energy companies, investment firms and pension funds on financings, M&A, joint ventures and other strategic combinations. He brings considerable experience in wide range of renewable energy portfolio deals, as well as gas and power transmission and distribution projects and he has a market-leading offshore wind practice.
Chambers Global 2020 notes that clients say Evan is a “leading figure who has secured incredible and loyal clients because he does an excellent job.” He has also been named to The Lawyer’s Hot 100. and named to A Word About Wind's Top 100 Legal Power List.
Practice:
- Technology & Innovation Sector
- Global Compliance & Regulatory
- Fintech
- Blockchain and Virtual Currency
- Funds
- Responsible Business
Guy Stevenson Senior Associate
London
In addition to advising established financial services firms, Guy advises new innovative Fintech businesses on UK regulation including whether their activities will require authorisation and how best to launch their business in the UK. He has significant experience advising firms on regulatory issues connected to the selling of financial services products through apps and online journeys.
Guy frequently advises clients on financial crime issues, including AML controls, reporting obligations, failure to prevent offences, anti-corruption and market abuse.
He has a deep knowledge of consumer credit law and excels in providing practical advice on how the law/regulation should be interpreted and applied.
He also advises on contentious matters including regulatory investigations and conduct issues.
Practice:
- Energy & Infrastructure Sector
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Oil & Gas
- Energy & Infrastructure
Sarah Stockley Partner
London
Sarah resolves disputes for clients in a variety of forums including international arbitration (both commercial under ICC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC Rules etc. seated in various jurisdictions and investor state, under ICSID, and UNCITRAL Rules and ad hoc proceedings) and sits as arbitrator. Sarah appears before the English High Court and the DIFC Court, is adept at supervising and managing cross-border litigations in many other jurisdictions, including the Middle East, West Africa (Nigeria, Ivory Coast) India, Asia and South America and works under both common and civil law regimes.
In addition to acting in traditional onshore and offshore energy disputes both upstream and downstream, Sarah has a keen interest in the renewables and alternatives sectors, combining her experience of infrastructure disputes, including those relating to power and energy transmission, with the changing environments in which our clients operate during the Energy Transition. Sarah has conducted cases in the renewables sector, and also frequently represents clients in mediation and uses ADR techniques to achieve favourable settlements.
Sarah is recognised for International Arbitration by Legal 500 UK, as well as being noted as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.
Practice:
- Technology Companies Group
- Technology & Innovation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
Peter Sugden Partner
London
On the company side, Pete advises on the full range of corporate transactional and advisory matters including incorporation and structuring matters, venture capital financings, governance, M&A activity and exit events, as well as the day-to-day matters and broader commercial transactions that high-growth companies encounter as they scale.
In addition, Pete regularly represents a wide range of venture funds, growth equity funds and other strategic investors on their investments into high-growth companies and portfolio company-related matters.
Pete has worked in a broad range of sectors and has particular experience advising clients operating in the European tech ecosystem. Pete also has extensive private equity experience, particularly in the context of sales of high-growth companies to private equity buyers.
Pete is recommended by Legal 500 UK 2022 with its client reviews including "Pete Sugden is outstanding. He combines exceptional legal skills with a practical approach, and to top it all off, he’s a pleasure to work with" and "Pete Sugden offers a superb level of balanced advice and service."
Pete has served as a guest lecturer to the Masters Degree in Corporate Law at Cambridge University and the LLM Masters of Law at the London School of Economics, and acted as a mentor to a climatetech programme at Oxford University.