Christopher Bates is a partner in our corporate practice
Chris 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.
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News Ashurst advises IVC Evidensia in relation to the divestment of eight veterinary practices
Global law firm Ashurst has advised IVC Evidensia on its divestment of eight veterinary practices to five different buyers.
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News Ashurst advises Babcock International on sale of its aerial emergency services business
19 Jul 2022
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News Ashurst advises Babcock International on sale of oil and gas aviation business
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News Ashurst advises Babcock in relation to the sale of FrazerNash Consultancy Limited
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