Christopher Bates
ADD V-CARDHe is willing to have the hard conversations, tailors the resources to fit our needs and is very focused on delivering the best outcome. CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 2020
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BROWSE ABOUT USChris is a Partner in the technology and commercial group of Ashurst's corporate department in London.
Chris advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial work, often with a technology focus, and specialises in procurement and outsourcing transactions in both public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in advising on information technology related matters, both as stand-alone transactions and as specific aspects of wider arrangements. He also advises on all types of commercial contracts including distribution, manufacturing, agency, franchising and joint ventures.
Chris is also a specialist outsourcing and procurement in the UK defence market, in which he regularly acts for suppliers to the UK Ministry of Defence.
He is willing to have the hard conversations, tailors the resources to fit our needs and is very focused on delivering the best outcome. CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 2020
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