Rachel Thompson

Rachel is an associate in the Firm's Global Intellectual Property practice, based in London. She advises international and UK-based clients in the areas of intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) on complex commercial IP and technology issues in the context of tech‑intensive M&A transactions and commercial projects. In addition, her practice includes drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for the acquisition, development and licensing of brands and technology. Rachel represents clients from a diverse range of industries, including technology, life sciences and healthcare, consumer and retail and financial institutions.

Rachel trained at White & Case, gaining experience in the Firm's Project Development and Finance, Construction & Engineering and IP Groups in London. She also spent six months on secondment to the Firm's Paris office, focusing on PE and corporate restructuring transactions.