Boyes Turner appoints new head of commercial and technology

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Stephen Emerson

Thames Valley law firm Boyes Turner has appointed media and technology lawyer Sarah Williamson as partner and head of the Commercial and Technology Team.

The role sees Sarah Williamson return to Boyes Turner where she worked for a period of 13 years during which she was promoted to partner.

She is returning to the firm from specialist media and technology law firm Lee & Thompson where she was a partner.

Sarah Williamson

Sarah has extensive experience in digital media and technology, adtech, ecommerce and marketing and is an experienced data protection lawyer who advises on data protection and e-privacy, particularly in the tech and marketing sectors.

Sarah said: "I am really excited to be returning to Boyes Turner to head up the Commercial & Technology Team. I know what a great team it is, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success and further growth of the team and the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and continue to build a team of market-leading commercial and technology specialists to add value to existing and new clients alike.”

Boyes Turner’s Commercial & Technology Team works with some of the world’s most exciting start-ups and largest multinationals. The firm has an internationally recognised expertise in the technology and innovation sector.

Boyes Turner’s managing partner Jonathan Grigg added: “Our commercial and technology team has a great reputation and acts for clients across the UK and internationally. Sarah is going to be a great asset, and I look forward to the team going from strength to strength under her leadership.”

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.