Alexander Davis-White
Associate
Alex advises on a broad range of commercial contracts and cross-border transactions in IP rich sectors including life sciences, consumer & retail, sports and technology, including with respect to AI.
Alex works both on standalone commercial matters and advises on IP, data protection and commercial aspects of M&A transactions. Alex has also previously seconded to the firm’s Dubai office.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
Dorilton Capital Management on the acquisition of the Williams Formula One team (Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited).
An investor on its acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club from St James Holdings.
A multinational telecommunications company on its GBP31.4bn joint venture with Telefónica to merge Virgin Media and O2’s fixed, broadband and mobile businesses in the UK.
Marks & Spencer on its acquisition of Gist Limited the principal contract logistics provider to M&S Food.
A group telecommunications companies on the technology services agreements required in connection with a joint venture between LG, Telefónica and InfraVia Capital Partners to build a new fibre network to up to 7 million homes in the UK.
Exponent on the IP, technology, and data aspects of its acquisition of a specialty ingredients business headquartered in the US, and ongoing commercial arrangements between the acquired company and the seller.
Haleon plc on the IP, data protection and commercial arrangements for its divestiture of its Lamisil brand across 70+ jurisdictions to Karo Healthcare AB for an aggregate consideration of GBP 235m.
Virgin Atlantic on its solvent recapitalisation following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global aviation industry.
An investor on its acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club from St James Holdings.
A multinational telecommunications company on its GBP31.4bn joint venture with Telefónica to merge Virgin Media and O2’s fixed, broadband and mobile businesses in the UK.
Marks & Spencer on its acquisition of Gist Limited the principal contract logistics provider to M&S Food.
A group telecommunications companies on the technology services agreements required in connection with a joint venture between LG, Telefónica and InfraVia Capital Partners to build a new fibre network to up to 7 million homes in the UK.
Exponent on the IP, technology, and data aspects of its acquisition of a specialty ingredients business headquartered in the US, and ongoing commercial arrangements between the acquired company and the seller.
Haleon plc on the IP, data protection and commercial arrangements for its divestiture of its Lamisil brand across 70+ jurisdictions to Karo Healthcare AB for an aggregate consideration of GBP 235m.
Virgin Atlantic on its solvent recapitalisation following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global aviation industry.
Qualifications
Academic
BPP Law School, Other, 2019, Graduate Diploma in Law + LPC
Oxford University, Other, 2017, B.A., History
Oxford University, Other, 2017, B.A., History
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.