Steve Holmes works on media, technology, intellectual property and outsourcing matters. Since 2006, he has been consistently ranked by Chambers UK as a leading practitioner in the fields of IT, outsourcing, and communications. Steve is a member of Baker & McKenzie’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. He has spoken and written extensively on a wide range of topics relevant to his field, including risk/reward in major services agreements, content licensing for new technologies, the implementation of the Copyright Directive, and the Audio Visual Media Services Directive.
Practice Focus
Steve advises various clients — particularly those in the technology, communications and media industries — on non-contentious matters, including technology, outsourcing, e-commerce and the distribution of content using new technology. He is also well-versed in the legal and IP aspects of music, computer games, sponsorship, publishing and sports right deals, as well as IT and outsourcing contracts.
Admission
England & Wales~United Kingdom (1998)
Education
King's College London
(Diploma Copyright and Related Rights)
(1999)
College of Law, Chester
(L.P.C.)
(1995)
Cambridge University (Robinson College)
(Law Degree)
(1994)
Baker & McKenzie LLP, an English partnership, is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.