Atty. Alistair Maughan

Atty. Alistair Maughan

Alistair Maughan leads Morrison & Foerster's European Technology & Commercial Practice. He delivers commercial contracts and technology-based projects for major companies and public sector organizations.

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Alistair Maughan is a internet attorney, practicing at Morrison Foerster. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, London (United Kingdom) (2025), Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2025), and Best Lawyers in America — Outsourcing (2025). Serves clients in London and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alistair Maughan leads Morrison & Foerster's European Technology & Commercial Practice
  • He delivers commercial contracts and technology-based projects for major companies and public sector organizations
  • He advises on:Commercial licensing and sales contractsService-based outsourcing transactionsTechnology delivery models, such as cloud and as-a-service platformsContracts for the supply and acquisition of technology equipmentKey regulatory issuesServices and softwareAgency and distribution contractsIssues and contracts related to e-commerceDrafting, negotiating, and advising on technology contracts and issuesHe advises on the deployment of new technology platforms involving, for example, the internet of things, AI and machine-learning, and blockchain and distributed ledger technology.He also has many years of experience of working alongside our corporate lawyers on the IP, technology and ongoing transitional services aspects of some of the largest technology sector M&A transactions in recent years.In recognition of his deep knowledge in this area, Alistair is recommended in leading independent guides to the legal profession, including Legal 500, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, and Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom and Euromoney’s Expert Guides
  • Clients comment that he “brings common sense to the negotiating table” and “enjoys an excellent reputation as an outsourcing expert and for his deep experience in a wide range of technology issues.”Alistair is a member of the Technology Transactions Group and the Global Sourcing Group

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Alistair Maughan's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, London (United Kingdom); Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Outsourcing; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, London (United Kingdom).

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, London (United Kingdom)
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Outsourcing
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, London (United Kingdom)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Outsourcing, London (United Kingdom)
- 2017

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