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Rob Sumroy

Rob is a Partner at Slaughter and May, in their  IP/IT group and is Head of their Technology and Outsourcing practices. He is also one of the partners in the firm’s Data Protection and Privacy hub, co-leads their cross-stream cyber advisory and fintech units and is also an active member of the firm’s Commercial Contracts advisory team.

His IP practice involves advising on the creation, protection and exploitation of IP rights in a diverse range of sectors, including media, financial services, technology and sport. His IT practice focuses on major outsourcing, development integration and technology licensing (including cloud) agreements, cyber security, and the technology and data issues arising in disruptive technology sectors, such as the fintech sector. He regularly assists clients with the technology, data and IP input to their emerging digital strategies.