The Team

Tim Wright

I am a technology, sourcing and commercial lawyer with over 30 years' experience advising clients on their outsourcing, cloud, digital, technology, distribution and other commercial projects. I also work on a range of advisory and compliance projects including supply chain risk (modern slavery, conflict minerals, anti-bribery), crisis and continuity management, GDPR, DORA, AI Act, and diligence.

Areas of Expertise

Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement
Commercial Law
Commercial Contracts
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Green Energy
Corporate Law

Our Service

I am a technology, sourcing and commercial lawyer with over 30 years' experience advising clients on their outsourcing, cloud, digital, technology, distribution and other commercial projects. I also work on a range of advisory and compliance projects including supply chain risk (modern slavery, conflict minerals, anti-bribery), crisis and continuity management, GDPR, DORA, AI Act, and diligence.

I joined Fladgate in 2019 to help grow the firm’s technology and outsourcing practice. I enjoy helping clients achieve outcomes and objectives by taking a strategic, measured and thoughtful approach to contractual negotiations which typically result in long-term relationships between customers and their service providers. I enjoy membership of industry and professional associations such as the Internation Bar Association and the Global Souring Alliance in particular the opportunity this brings to learn about new developments and to travel to meet contacts and friends old and new.

I have always enjoyed the international aspects of my work and count myself lucky to have worked on deals which have taken me to a number of countries including the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, India and the Middle East, and have enjoyed working with a wide range of companies such as AXIS Capital, BHP Billiton, Cooper Consumer Health Group, CBRE, Chevron Tech Ventures, DATIX, Dr Reddy's, Equitix, FPT Software, Fyffes, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Goldman Sachs, Ocado, Old Mutual, Preqin, Prometric, Prudential, Resolution, Royal Sun Alliance, The Cooperative Group, Westcon and UBS, as well as a growing number of technology start-ups and growth companies.

I count myself lucky to work for great clients, doing exciting things at the intersection of business, technology & regulation, covering a wide-range of projects including information technology and business process outsourcing; facilities management outsourcing, data centre, colocation and real estate services, supply chains contracts, warehousing and logistics; system integration and ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP); joint ventures, collaboration & alliance agreements; public procurement and supply; software/application development and licensing; data processing/data sharing; e-commerce and online platforms; web development and hosting, and SaaS and other types of cloud computing.

In my spare time I enjoy windsurfing, tennis, skiing, and mountain-biking.

Experience

Featured Work

Acted for GlaxoSmithKline on many of its outsourcing and technology transactions, including a billion-dollar procurement of GSK’s global facilities management services.
Represented HCL Insurance on its exit from an outsourcing agreement with a leading financial services firm.
Assisted Zouk Capital (the manager of the UK Charging Infrastructure Fund) in connection with the shared services and infrastructure services arrangements put in place for Zouk’s joint venture with Liberty Global.
Advised Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in connection with its business continuity and crisis management arrangements relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including analysis of Dr. Reddy’s customer obligations and related supply chains.
Acted for Goldman Sachs in connection with the outsourcing of global facilities management function to CBRE and JLL, including the roll out and implementation of the arrangements in EMEA.

Tim Wright is a trusted legal and business partner. He gets directly involved in transactions and quickly gains the trust and confidence of non-legal client team members.

It's always great working with Tim because he has a business mindset. He is very responsive, service-minded and proactive.

Tim Wright has market leading experience in commercial outsourcing. Deadlines are always met and he works collaboratively with clients.

Tim Wright is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have worked with in the commercial outsourcing space. The broader team’s associates are diligent and always meet or exceed expectations.

Thanks to Tim's guidance and support, we were able to secure a robust agreement that sets the stage for a fruitful and mutually beneficial partnership with our managed service provider. The dedication to our company's best interests and diligent management of the entire process was 100% and I would recommend Tim and the team at Fladgate without hesitation.

– Client quote

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