Partner

Leader of London Office Intellectual Property

Mark A. Prinsley

Financial Services M&A, IP & Data Monetization, Hospitality & Leisure

"Mark Prinsley is a superb partner - he has very deep knowledge of data and technology and is really well networked to bring subject experts to bear globally."
Chambers UK

Overview

Mark Prinsley concentrates on technology transactions, in particular IT projects and outsourcing.

A substantial element of Mark’s practice involves data protection issues and he has worked extensively for clients in the pensions and financial services sector designing and implementing GDPR compliant systems for the collection and processing of personal data by businesses and related sub-contractors, commercial transactions involving data sharing and reaction to data breach scenarios including managing data breach notifications. Recent projects Mark has worked on involving personal data include working for an automobile manufacturer implementing a connected vehicle programme globally, a supplier of facial recognition technology on methods of marketing that technology in Europe in compliance with data protection laws and for an insurtech business licensing technology and services to enable life insurers to underwrite life cover for diabetics using AI.

Recognition

Recommended by the legal directories

  • Band 5: Information Technology. Mark Prinsley of Mayer Brown LLP advises customers and suppliers on outsourcing, cutting-edge software licensing and associated IP, data protection and financial services regulation provisions. He has recently worked on Internet of Things projects and on ensuring fintech products meet regulatory requirements. "His advice is accurate, clear and concise." "Mark Prinsley offers a great level of service and strong understanding of his field and the technology sector." "Mark Prinsley is a superb partner - he has very deep knowledge of data and technology and is really well networked to bring subject experts to bear globally." Chambers UK
  • "Mark Prinsley is a very safe pair of hands." "Exceptional." He "is the stand-out partner." "Mark Prinsley in particular is able to breathe an air of calm authority which the client found both impressive and reassuring". Legal 500
  • Mark Prinsley advises customers and suppliers on outsourcing, cutting-edge software licensing and associated IP, data protection and financial services regulation provisions. He has recently worked on Internet of Things projects and on ensuring fintech products meet regulatory requirements. "His work has been of a high standard." "Mark Prinsley gives useful advice and is also very funny and genial to work with." Chambers UK
  • Mark Prinsley focuses on customer-side representation and regularly works for large clients in the financial services sector. He advises them at all stages of outsourcing transactions. "He is a very well-known figure in the IT outsourcing world." "Mark provides clear advice and addresses key points of concern." (Outsourcing). Mark Prinsley advises customers and suppliers on outsourcing, cutting-edge software licensing and associated IP, data protection and financial services regulation provisions. He has recently worked on Internet of Things projects and on ensuring fintech products meet regulatory requirements. "A lovely chap and a good lawyer." Chambers UK

Education

  • University of Oxford, Brasenose College, Law Degree

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Associate, the Institute of Trade Mark Agents
  • Member, the legal advisory board of the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST)
  • Member, the legal advisory board of the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
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