A specialist IT, media and e-commerce lawyer has joined the expanding Technology, Media and Communications (TMC) team at Michelmores LLP.

Tom Torkar joins Michelmores from city firm Olswang where he advised a wide range of clients from large corporations to small to medium enterprises on commercial and regulatory issues with a technology, broadcasting, digital media or e-commerce component.  Tom's experience includes advising clients on the commercial arrangements for managing, using and protecting intellectual property (in particular in relation to the creation, exploitation and distribution of content), outsourcing agreements and on arrangements for the development and licensing of systems and software. 

Michelmores' partner and head of the London and Exeter based firm's TMC practice, Rem Noormohamed said:

"TMC now occupies a central role in commercial transactions across all sectors as well as those specific to media related industries and will make a significant contribution to Michelmores' overall growth strategy.

"We are delighted to welcome Tom into our team. His experience in the city with a leading firm in the TMC area makes him a valuable addition to our growing team.

"Tom's appointment underlines the strength in depth we have in our core TMC team which has six specialist lawyers who are supported by a further seven lawyers across other practice groups as part of the TMC sector group."

Further information: Rem Noormohamed, Michelmores LLP: 01392 688688

( Last Updated: 21-04-2009 )

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