Field Fisher Waterhouse appoints new IT partner
13 January 2006
Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) announces today the appointment of
a new information technology partner, Simon Briskman, who joins the
firm from Olswang.
Simon Briskman specialises in information and
communications technology transactions, outsourcing and advisory
work. He acts for clients across a range of sectors including Avis,
Convergys and Land Securities Trillium on complex and innovative
deals. Recent projects include advising a major ISP on the roll out
of its "triple play" video, voice and data network across the UK
and the PFI outsourcing of the DVLA's property portfolio and
related service in a 20-year deal covering 58 properties.
Simon's core advisory practice includes e-commerce, data
protection and telecommunications privacy. He is currently
advising a mobile network provider on the new EU data retention
directive and remains at the forefront of developments in the
field. Simon has considerable experience in the IT sector
having spent three years in-house with Fujitsu, is a member of the
National Outsourcing Association and is a committee member of
Intellect's outsourcing group. He regularly contributes to journals
and speaks at seminars on current outsourcing, IT and data privacy
issues.
This appointment is a major boost for FFW’s Technology Law
practice, which is one of the largest in the country. It brings the
total number of partners in the department up to six.
Michael Chissick, Head of Technology Law, said:
“The appointment of Simon Briskman is a significant one for the
Technology Law practice as he will strengthen both our IT and
outsourcing practices. We specialise in delivering high-quality and
practical solutions to technology projects and Simon’s appointment
will be of major benefit to our clients.”
Colin McArthur, FFW’s Managing Partner, said: “We welcome Simon
Briskman to the FFW partnership. The appointment of excellent
lawyers like Simon reflects both our commitment to grow the firm's
business and our confidence in the future.”
Simon Briskman said, "FFW has a tremendous team and offers great
work. I am delighted to be joining the firm and look forward to
contributing to its continuing success."
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