Akin Strengthens London Technology Transactions Team with Addition of IP Partner Natasha Ahmed

(London) – Akin today announced that Natasha Ahmed has joined the firm as a tech and intellectual property (IP) partner in the London office. Her arrival further strengthens the firm’s growing technology transactions team and expands its capabilities in strategic guidance to clients on the use, acquisition and protection of technology.

Ahmed brings deep experience advising in complex IP and strategic commercial contract arrangements, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. She joins Akin from Orrick, with prior experience in the industry.

“Enhancing our transactional platform and deepening our technology capabilities remain key priorities for the firm, and Natasha’s arrival strengthens both—further positioning us to deliver integrated, forward-looking solutions to our clients in London and globally,” said Abid Qureshi, co-chair of Akin.

Ahmed’s IP experience adds to Akin’s London technology transactions team—Justin Stock, Stephen Rosen and David Bresnick—enabling the team to deliver integrated advice for IP rich businesses and their investors, cybersecurity, data privacy, antitrust and regulatory matters. Together, the technology transactions team brings deep experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, growth and venture investments and corporate matters across technology-driven sectors positioning Akin to offer seamless, end-to-end solutions in an increasingly complex global market.

“Natasha’s arrival builds on the momentum of our growing technology transactions team in London,” said Sebastian Rice, the partner in charge of Akin’s international markets. “Natasha adds key IP capabilities to our London offering. We are now uniquely positioned to support global corporates, investors and founders, through the full lifecycle of complex deals at the intersection of M&A, private equity and technology.”

“I’m delighted to be joining Akin,” said Natasha Ahmed. “The firm has a clear focus on supporting clients in fast-evolving and IP rich sectors like AI. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the technology transactions team in London and across the broader platform.”

Ahmed’s arrival follows a series of strategic hires in London, in addition to the technology transactions team the firm added Kevin Gilroy in finance; Natasha Kaye in tax; Mark Clarke in international arbitration; Rob Butler in energy; and Daniel Wayte in corporate.

Akin’s London Technology Transactions Team

Since its formation, the technology transactions team has advised on a series of high-profile mandates, including acting for Susquehanna Growth Equity on its take-private of Glassbox, the premier provider of AI-fueled customer intelligence solutions, alongside Alicorn Venture Partners. The firm also advised Carlyle on its €800 million investment, alongside Ares Management Credit Funds, in leading European online services provider Your.World. Most recently, the team advised on Endava’s acquisition of GalaxE Solutions, further demonstrating its capability in complex cross-border technology transactions.

Akin’s Technology Group

Akin’s industry-leading cross-practice technology team includes more than 300 lawyers assisting clients in bringing new and emerging technologies to market while navigating the rapidly evolving legal, policy and regulatory landscape. We represent Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, financial services institutions, multinational conglomerates, trade associations, sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors, private equity funds, hedge funds and venture capital funds. The team advises clients on issues around maximizing value, the development, commercialization and the protection of technology.

Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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