Commercial, Technology, IP
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Legal advice for modern commercial, technology and regulatory issues.
Practical legal judgement for businesses (and individuals) operating in complex commercial, digital and/or regulated markets, trades and professions.
Mark Weston founded Weston Legal at the end of 2023, after many years as Head of the Commercial, Technology and IP Team in London at Hill Dickinson LLP.
He is a solicitor and he and his team advise on commercial contracts, business law, technology law, intellectual property, media, data protection, privacy, AML and MLRO issues, financial crime, regulatory compliance and digital business.
Weston Legal advises on distribution, agency, franchising, sales and marketing arrangements, software development, licensing, maintenance and distribution, SaaS and cloud services, ecommerce, online platforms, outsourcing, advertising law, content exploitation, social networks, gaming platforms, AI, fintech, payments, cryptoassets and emerging technologies.
Mark also advises on commercial and technology disputes and has a specialist niche practice in professional regulatory defence. His experience includes work for clients such as RTL, Elstree Film Studios, the BBC, goop, Wagestream, Rayware, Ozone, Moneynetint and Monek.
He has appeared regularly on Sky and BBC TV as a legal expert, has authored leading legal texts and articles on commercial, technology, media and IP law, has lectured on commercial, IP, IT and media law, and has advised US clients on UK and European IT and ecommerce law.
Testimonials
Mark is that rare find; a superb and knowledgeable lawyer able to take that expertise and apply it pragmatically and effectively to real-world contract negotiations and disputes. Mark is also one of the most effective and skilled negotiators with whom it's been my pleasure to work. I could not recommend him highly enough.
12 April, 2022
Matt Colebourne, CEO, Qwist
Mark Weston’s expertise, clarity and sensible commercial approach was vital to our completion of a successful transaction. He’s definitely my go-to person for IP matters.
12 April, 2022
Jonathan Strassberg, Managing Director, Truecourse Ltd
I am a founder of one of the world’s leading mobile accessory manufactures, however being a pioneer and leader in innovation means you are Identifying and exploiting new opportunities which opens the door for your competitors to look for ways to slow you down through lawsuits. For over 10 years I have worked very closely with Mr Mark Weston in dealing across all aspects of legal challenges that a fast-growing international business may have. Mark truly listened to the legal challenge and quickly explained every step of the process in a way.
12 April, 2022
Jason Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder, Nurvv
