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29 November 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Clayden Law—Clive Bramley

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Technology expert joins IT boutique

IT, data privacy and cybersecurity boutique law firm Clayden Law has bolstered its Oxford team with the addition of Clive Bramley.

Clive was previously general counsel at Ixaris Systems, and has over 17 years of in-house experience with a variety of technology companies, including RBSWorldPay and Voice Commerce Group. He specialises in commercial agreements relating to online payment processors, as well as IP, data security and regulatory and compliance issues.

Clive commented: ‘I’m delighted to be joining the team at Clayden Law. The firm’s reputation as one of the most up-and-coming, niche technology firms in the Thames Valley made them an attractive move for me. I’m looking forward to moving back into private practice, supporting technology and technology-enabled businesses across the UK.’

Clayden Law’s director Piers Clayden added: ‘Clive started his career as a solicitor in major UK law firms, before gaining more than 17 years’ experience in a number of innovative technology companies. He offers clients valuable insight as well as specialist expertise—having sat on “both sides of the table”. We’re pleased to welcome him to our rapidly growing team.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

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Switalskis—three appointments

Switalskis—three appointments

Firm appoints three directors to board

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices

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