Latham Adds Experienced Data & Technology Transactions Partner in London
Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Richard Offord has joined the firm's London office as a partner in the Data & Technology Transactions Practice. Offord advises companies and investors on the commercial, IP, and technology aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, including carve-outs and joint ventures. He also regularly counsels clients on high-value, complex contractual arrangements, including supply, outsourcing, brand license, agency, and franchising agreements.
“We are delighted that Richard has joined our team; he is a fantastic addition to our growing London practice,” said Ed Barnett, London Office Managing Partner at Latham & Watkins. “He brings a sophisticated knowledge of complex commercial arrangements across a variety of industries, including technology, energy and infrastructure, sports, and financial services, and his arrival adds further scale to our already market-leading transactional platform in London.”
Offord’s practice spans several high-growth sectors, including financial services, where he specializes in technology-focused contractual and regulatory projects, and energy and infrastructure, where he regularly advises on the contracts that underpin major long-term investments by infrastructure funds and other investors. He also regularly advises on the structuring and implementation of complex sports deals.
“Our global data and technology transactions platform is second to none, bringing together top-tier tech, AI, data, and IP expertise in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East to help clients navigate their most strategically important matters,” said Ghaith Mahmood, Global Chair of the firm’s Data & Technology Transactions Practice. “We have an outstanding team that can handle the most high-end, complex matters in London and around the world, and Richard’s track record syncs up with our capabilities and how we partner with clients on their highest-stakes transactions.”
“Technology, AI, IP, and regulatory issues are increasingly shaping the most sophisticated transactions, and clients expect those capabilities to be seamlessly embedded within their deal teams. Richard has a range of skills and experience that will serve our clients well and, with his combination of deep technical insight and industry knowledge, he will be a major asset to the team,” added Tom Evans, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Corporate Department.
Offord joins Latham & Watkins from Travers Smith. He received a BA in History from Durham University, followed by a GDL and LPC from BPP Law School.