Prudence Buckland’s practice focuses on commercial transactions involving technology, data and intellectual property.

She regularly advises on major projects such as outsourcings, collaborations, IP licensing, and complex procurements. She also provides extensive advice on emerging technologies and related regulation, including with respect to artificial intelligence, data sharing, and digital services.

Prudence joined the firm in 2022. Prior to joining Cleary, she practiced at leading international law firms in London and Australia. She also worked as a legal advisor at an Australian Government agency.

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Notable Experience

  • Leading technology, online services, and media/entertainment groups on the development, use, and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies, in particular: copyright, data, and AI training issues; AI regulatory compliance and engagement with legislators; and negotiation of strategically important AI contracts.

  • VeloBank S.A. and funds affiliated with Cerberus Capital Management L.P. on VeloBank’s proposed acquisition of the Citi Handlowy consumer banking business.

  • T-Mobile in its $175 million acquisition of ad-tech company Blis, and its $600 million acquisition of Vistar Media.

  • The Walt Disney Company in the $8.5 billion merger of Star India with Viacom18 to form a new joint venture with Reliance.

  • Alphabet and Google in various matters, including the acquisition of HTC’s XR business.

  • DCC plc on the £1.05 billion carve-out sale via auction of DCC Healthcare to Investindustrial.

  • TPG in the majority stake acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s Indian wind turbine business.

  • Decathlon in its acquisition of Bergfreunde, an online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing, and outdoor equipment.

  • Edenred in its £1.15 billion acquisition of Reward Gateway.

  • Synopsys in its acquisition of PikeTec from ECM Equity Capital Management.

  • Natura &Co in the sale of The Body Shop to Aurelius.

  • Planisware in its initial public offering and a listing on Euronext Paris.

  • Latour Capital in its acquisition of Gutor from Schneider Electric SE.

  • Henry Schein in the acquisition of a majority ownership stake of Biotech Dental.

  • WillScot Mobile Mini in the sale of its UK mobile storage business to the Modulaire Group for cash consideration of approximately £335 million.

  • JCDecaux in its acquisition of Clear Channel’s businesses in Italy and Spain.

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