Michael Evans
Michael Evans
Michael Evans
Michael Evans

Biography

Michael Evans brings extensive tech regulatory, IP/IT and commercial contract expertise together in the context of tech-intensive transactions and strategic commercial projects. Michael joined White & Case from another leading international law firm.

Michael has advised a range of clients on the technology, IP/IT and data aspects of their transactions and projects, including: Octopus Energy, Fujitsu, Mars, Cazoo, LSEG, the National Bank of Greece, TotalEnergies and a range of Private Equity firms.

Michael has extensive in-house experience having been seconded to Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Tesco and Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation).

Experience

  • Advising CVC on the IP aspects of its €1bn strategic joint venture named Therme Horizon with Therme Group, a global leader in large-scale urban wellbeing destinations.
  • Advising Dream Games, the developer and publisher of globally renowned mobile games Royal Match and Royal Kingdom, on the IP and technology aspects of its strategic investment from CVC.
  • Provided general technology law advice to Octopus Energy Group, including Kraken Technologies on IP/IT matters and software, services and technology development agreements.*
  • Advised one of the world’s largest technology companies on strategic commercial contract matters and various platform, AI and e-Commerce regulations.*
  • Advised CVC and Hellman & Friedman (and other PE houses) on a range of IP/IT, data and other tech issues arising in the context of their investments in the AdTech, cyber security, software and SaaS sectors.*
  • Advised Mars, Inc. on the carve-out and disposal of the Mars Drinks business to Lavazza and other transactions.*
  • Led on the technical and commercial separation of an international mobile operator from its parent group in anticipation of a premium listing in London and IP licensing requirements. *
  • Advised Total on the separation, technology and IP aspects of its USD 7.45bn acquisition of Maersk Oil & Gas. *
  • Advised the National Bank of Greece in respect of a number of disposals, including transitional services arrangements, white labelling and brand licensing in several jurisdictions. *

* indicates experience from previous firm

England and Wales, Solicitor
University of Oxford

IP Law PgDip – Distinction

BPP Law School

Legal Practice Course – Distinction

University of Bristol

Law LLB – First Class Hons

English

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