Matthew Wanford

Matthew Wanford practices technology and commercial law with a focus on strategic outsourcing, procurement processes, commercial technology transactions, complex licensing arrangements, intellectual property, privacy and data management, cyber security, and digital assets and blockchain. Matthew has extensive exposure to technology system implementations and maintenance agreements, and related matters, in the following industry sectors: banking and financial services, payments and open banking, fintech, pensions, security, agribusiness, and gaming. Matthew advises on the practical application of industry specific standards, laws, and regulations in such industries. Matthew regularly leads and facilitates complex negotiations, advises clients on practical risk mitigation and implements related strategies. Matthew has significant experience interpreting and writing complex requirements for multiple forms of system implementations in liaison with technology specialists and business teams. He also advises on intellectual property licensing matters and the protection of intellectual property.