Elizabeth A. Robertson (Liz)
Of Counsel

Contact

(T) +44.20.7039.5204
(F) +44.20.7039.5999

Education

  • Yale University (J.D. 1988); Oxford University (M.A. 1990; B.A. 1986); The Johns Hopkins University (B.A. 1984; Phi Beta Kappa)

Bar Admissions

  • New York and as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (Oberle-Robertson)

Liz Robertson's practice focuses on technology transactions, particularly software M&A deals, outsourcing (IT and BPO), and facilities management arrangements. She has extensive experience with software licensing, particularly for the financial services industry. She advises on IT issues, including ownership issues, web site hosting agreements, privacy policies, and data protection.

Over the years, Liz has worked on numerous IT and pharma transactions for Cardinal Health, Diebold, euroConex, Linedata Services, Research In Motion, SAS Institute, STERIS, and SunGard Data Systems. She has advised on employment, legal compliance (regulatory), and technical/implementation issues arising from outsourcings by Fortune 500 clients.

Liz has considerable knowledge of data protection law and advises clients on compliance with the EU Data Protection Directive as they make transfers of personal data from Europe to the United States.

Liz began her career in Jones Day's New York Office in 1988, transferring to the Firm's London Office in 1990. In London, she combines her original New York bar qualification with qualification as an English solicitor. She is a regular speaker at client briefings on technology, licensing, and commercial contract issues.


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