Law firm Eversheds has strengthened its technology team with the appointment of Craig Rogers as a partner in its London office.
Craig brings extensive experience in negotiating strategic outsourcing and IT contracts, both in the UK and internationally. He has led on the structuring and negotiation of complex, global transactions with deal values from $200m to $2bn across all industry sectors.
Craig joins the firm from IBM and has a deep knowledge of the financial services sector, having been the lead counsel for IBM’s financial services business, advising on transactional and regulatory matters in the UK and across Europe. He also built up considerable experience in the utilities, communications and public sector whilst at IBM.
Prior to IBM, Craig worked in-house for Oracle where he supported software and consulting sales in the financial services, utilities and communications sectors.
Commenting on his appointment, Craig said:
“I am excited by the opportunity to move back into private practice after 12 years in various in-house roles, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Eversheds. Eversheds has a fantastic client base, and has advised on many of the market leading transactions over recent years. It is also a firm that embraces innovation and I look forward to contributing to this in the years ahead.”
Simon Gamlin, head of international IT group at Eversheds commented:
“IT and outsourcing is an area with real opportunity for growth. Craig has led on some of the largest transactions in this area over recent years and has an excellent reputation in the industry. I know he will be a valuable addition to our team as we continue to grow both our local and international mandates, with a constant focus on quality in everything that we do as a group.”
Source: press.eversheds.com
