Claire Slunecko

Associate, London

Biography

Overview

Claire is an Associate in the Firm's Global Intellectual Property practice, based in London. She advises UK-based and international clients in the areas of information technology (IT) and intellectual property (IP), including on the IT and IP aspects of corporate and M&A transactions and fundraising. Her practice also includes drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Before joining White & Case, Claire gained experience in a top-tier, international Australian law firm's competition and regulatory group. Prior, Claire worked in a national Australian firm's intellectual property, regulatory and technology team.

Claire's experience covers both transactional, commercial work as well as IP and commercial disputes and litigation. This lends her a robust and well-rounded approach to commercial and transactional matters.

Bars and Courts
Queensland
High Court of Australia
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Bond University
GradDipLP
Bond University
Languages
English
French

Experience

Gopher Investments, acquisition, 2021
Advised Gopher Investments on the successful acquisition of financial services unit, Finalto, from Playtech Plc (LSC:PTEC, FTSE250) for US$250 million.

Global food delivery app and platform, acquisition, 2021
Advised a specialist Chinese based food delivery app and platform company on acquisition of a market competitor with a strong Australian presence. This transition included a Transitional Services Agreement and assignment of international IP assets.

Leading e-mobility business, fundraising, 2021
Advised a German based e-mobility and energy infrastructure company on funding and investor due diligence.