10 Jan 2011
Peter Brudenall joins Lawrence Graham as a partner in its commerce and technology team
Peter Brudenall has joined Lawrence Graham LLP ("LG") as a partner in its commerce and technology group.
Peter joins LG from Hunton & Williams where he has been a partner in its Global Technology, Outsourcing and Privacy practice since 2007; prior to which he was a partner at Simmons & Simmons.
Peter has extensive experience in advising companies on technology procurement, the outsourcing of services, contract disputes, software development and the licensing and exploitation of intellectual property. He also advises companies on data protection issues, contract disputes, research & development agreements, and distribution agreements. He acts for both customers and suppliers, and has significant experience in acting for Indian-based IT and outsourcing vendors.
Peter is ranked as a leading lawyer for both outsourcing and technology law in all major legal directories. It is stated in the 2008 edition of Chambers that he "knows how the market is developing and its key issues". He is also described in the 2009 edition as having "deep technical knowledge".
At LG, he will be working alongside commerce and technology group head Jonathan Riley.
Peter commented: "I am very excited to be joining LG and its impressive Commerce and Technology team. The size and scope of the team, and the firm's focus on international clients, is a great fit with my practice. I am very much looking forward to joining the firm."
Jonathan Riley said: "We are very pleased to be joined by a lawyer of Peter's calibre and experience. Peter shares our international aspirations, as well as our focus on client relationships and service delivery, which makes him a great fit for the team."