Michael Stead sector-focused technology
lawyer experienced in a wide range of IT
law, including outsourcing, digital
transformation, AI and data protection
Michael has experience in large technology
based outsourcing transactions. Michael
utilises a wide range of legal technology
tools to combine legal contracts,
technology and data science in his advice
to clients. He is actively involved in AKD
Partners s technology sector initiatives
and is a member of the firm s AI Practice
Group.
As part of AKD Partners s AI Practice
Group, Michael has been a core designer of
the recently launched AI Scorebox: a free
tool developed to assist companies in
assessing their maturity in relation to
developing AI regulatory trends.
Michael s has IP experience in relation to
software licencing, use of IP in
technology transactions and procurement of
SaaS and cloud platforms.
Michael has additional experience in the
automotive sector where he has advised
numerous companies throughout the
automotive supply chain on issues relating
to manufacturing of high tech prototypes,
outsourcing, specialist engineering
resourcing and alternative revenue models.
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and
Wales
EXPERIENCE
Michael has advised on a wide array of technology focused
transactions and projects. A few notable highlights
include:
Advising a leading global consumer goods brand on the
outsourcing of its application development and
maintenance functions
Advising Allied Irish Banks on various business-critical
ITO and BPO deals, including the outsourcing of its
security operations functions
Leading the negotiations for a national network
separation and re-procurement project for a major
consumer DIY company
Advising a major international bank on its use and risk
management of open-source software including the
development of a bespoke legal-technology tool for
quantifying in-house usage
Advising on of the UK s largest car manufacturers on
specialist resource procurement.
Education
Memberships And Affiliations
Pro bono adviser for:
UNICEF UK
British Red Cross
The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
