International technology, media and telecoms law firm Olswang announces the appointment of Craig Rattray, as the third tech partner whose arrival the firm has disclosed within the past ten days.
Specialising in outsourcing, IT and commercial procurement projects with a primary focus in the financial services sector including payments services, Craig will be joining the firm shortly from BLP. This is the firm’s fourth technology appointment this year. Ian Ferguson (Asia), Ross McKean (London) and Martin Hammer (Germany) are the newest members of Olswang’s expanding international technology team. Covering the areas of renewables, IT, outsourcing, commercial infrastructure, e-banking and e-commerce as well as telecommunications, Olswang’s expertise reflects its growing tech client base.
“We’re very committed to strengthening our market-leading tech and outsourcing practice,” says David Stewart, Olswang CEO.
“We have very ambitious goals which can only be achieved by enhancing our offering to reflect clients’ needs. Craig’s skills and background compliment our existing TMT practice spread across eight offices in Europe and Asia. His specialist experience of working with some of the world’s largest financial institutions will further help differentiate us in the market.”
Olswang’s technology practice encompasses a very broad range of industries and service areas. From patent work for semiconductor clients to transactional support for IT service providers, and consumer-facing work for e-commerce clients, Olswang’s international team reflects the diversity and vibrancy of this fast growing sector.
