Fergus advises on strategic commercial contracts, technology and non-contentious IP matters relevant to a wide range of commercial and corporate transactions.
Fergus regularly advises on the commercial, IP and technology aspects of M&A transactions, including those with complex separation and licensing considerations. Fergus also works with clients on standalone IP-heavy transactions and collaborations involving licensing, manufacturing and development.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
Three major telecommunications companies in the UK on the creation of a landmark fibre-to-the-premises rollout joint venture in the UK with a leading digital infrastructure fund.
Various telecoms and towers operators across the world on the carve-out and disposal or acquisition of mobile tower portfolios involving assets located across Europe, MENA and Latin America, often across multiple jurisdictions.
A specialised mobility investment company on the carve-out and acquisition of the engineering, design and R&D arm of an electric supercar manufacturer.
Apax Funds on the acquisition of WGSN Limited, a leading global consumer trend forecaster serving customers across multiple product design industries, from Ascential Plc.
A consumer goods company on the strategic acquisition of a modern oral nicotine product, including the negotiation of related manufacturing and supply arrangements.
Qualifications
Admissions
Academic
DPLP, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde, 2018