Alistair Maughan
Alistair Maughan co-leads Morrison Foerster's European Technology and Commercial Practice. He delivers commercial contracts and technology-based projects for major companies and public sector organizations. He advises on:
- Commercial licensing and sales contracts
- Service-based outsourcing transactions
- Technology delivery models, such as cloud and as-a-service platforms
- Contracts for the supply and acquisition of technology equipment
- Key regulatory issues
- Services and software
- Agency and distribution contracts
- Issues and contracts related to e-commerce
- Drafting, negotiating, and advising on technology contracts and issues
He advises on the deployment of new technology platforms involving, for example, the internet of things, AI and machine-learning, and blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
He also has many years of experience of working alongside our corporate lawyers on the IP, technology and ongoing transitional services aspects of some of the largest technology sector M&A transactions in recent years.
In recognition of his deep knowledge in this area, Alistair is recommended in leading independent guides to the legal profession, including Legal 500, Chambers UK, and Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom. Clients comment that he “is incredibly pragmatic, helpful, collaborative and smart” and “brings common sense to the negotiating table”. He “enjoys an excellent reputation as an outsourcing expert and for his deep experience in a wide range of technology issues” and “has a great ability to take a broad view and is proactive in finding legally correct solutions around the discussion points”.
Alistair is a member of the Technology Transactions Group and the Global Sourcing Group.
Experience
Autodesk
Advising Autodesk, a global software provider, on the IP, technology and on-going transitional services of various UK acquisitions. (2013)
AIG
Advising AIG Europe on a wide range of commercial and technology agreements. (2010 onwards)
HM Revenue and Customs
For over a decade, we have advised HM Revenue & Customs, the UK's central taxing authority, on its high-profile technology outsourcing arrangement, including its outsourcing re-procurement exercise, the integration of diverse outsourcing contracts and the re-negotiation of outsourcing contracts.
Home Office, Department for Communities and Local Government, Department of Health
Advising these 3 UK government departments on issues associated with their multi-billion pound contracts with Airwave Services for the provision of emergency mobile radio coverage across the emergency services in the UK. (1996; and on-going)
Intel
Advising Intel on the IP, technology and on-going transitional services aspects of various acquisitions. (2013)
ITworx
Advising ITWorx, Egypt’s largest software company, on various projects, including tax issues and its UK contracts. (2011; and on-going)
lastminute.com
Advising lastminute.com on outsourcing and IT contracts (2013)
NYSE-listed health tech company
Advising a NYSE-listed health tech company on UK consumer rights obligations and the regulatory framework around electrical warranties.
One of UK's largest public EV charging networks
Supporting one of UK’s largest public EV charging networks with public procurement and regulatory advice to foster company’s entrance into local e-mobility markets.
Phoenix Group
Advising UK-based insurance company Phoenix Group on its outsourcing relationships (2010; and onwards)
Telenor
Advising Telenor, the Norwegian state telco, on various projects, including its programme of managed services outsourcing; an e-payment gateway; and agreements relating to the provision of software and systems. (2013)
UK Border Agency
We advised the UK Border Agency on its initial £297 million business process outsourcing contract, and the subsequent re-tendering of those outsourced arrangements and transition to new service providers. Services in scope include the establishment of physical visa applications centres; provision of information services; and the secure transmission of all visa applicant details. Over 200 countries are in-scope to receive services. This project won the award for "e-Government excellence" at the e-Government National Awards. (2007; and ongoing)
Rankings
Ranked in Band 1 for London: Information Technology & Outsourcing
Chambers UK
Recommended for Technology, Media & Telecoms: Intellectual Property: trade marks, copyright and design
Legal 500 UK
Recommended for Technology, Media & Telecoms: IT and telecoms
Legal 500 UK
Recommended in the United Kingdom for Transactions
IAM Patent 1000
Recognised in Information Technology Law, Outsourcing and Technology Law
Best Lawyers UK