Our Team

Kolvin Stone

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2596
kstone@foxwilliams.com
twitter: @kolvin
Kolvin assists online and technology businesses with their day-to-day legal issues. He regularly advises on the acquisiton and exploitation of technology, the protection of intellectual property, the negotiation of commercial contracts and Internet and privacy laws. Kolvin is also involved in acquisitions, fundraisings and investments in the the ebusiness and technology sector. He is a committee member of the BBAA and a regular writer and speaker. In particular, he has made appearances on ITN and BBC radio news talking about topical Internet issues and has given a number of interviews to The Guardian on privacy issues and the Internet.
He says: New technologies present new challenges and opportunities. Helping businesses take advantage of these opportunities whilst steering clear of trouble is the secret to advising clients operating in the tech sector.
They say: Kolvin's legal and commercial acumen is second to none and he is always “practical” and “problem-solving” in his approach.

Nigel Miller

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2504
nmiller@foxwilliams.com
twitter: @nigelmiller
Nigel specializes in commercial contracts and business regulation, information technology, intellectual property, data protection and e-commerce. Working with clients to grow their businesses and manage their commercial relationships, Nigel deals with negotiation, drafting and advice on a variety of commercial contracts, both domestic and international.
He says: technology is changing the business world at an astonishing rate; we love the challenge of managing the legal issues thrown up by new business models.
They say: Nigel has been at forefront of advising clients on legal technology issues since before the world wide web was a twinkle in Tim Berners-Lee's eye and is an acknowledged industry leader.

Roshan Khan

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2638
rkhan@foxwilliams.com
Having started life as a Barrister, Roshan is Director of Marketing & Business Development. She has worked in business development for a top ten accountancy firm and two major international law firms. Roshan acts as the internal client voice at Fox Williams and has been instrumental in creating firm-wide Quality Service Standards to champion great client service - one of the firm's core values.

Paul Osborne

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2503
plosborne@foxwilliams.com
Paul specialises in domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity with a particular emphasis in the ebusiness and wider technology sector.
He says: Smart technologies need smart legal solutions.
They say: He is "dynamic", "commercial" and "an excellent project leader".

Doug Preece

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2519
dpreece@foxwilliams.com
Douglas is a corporate lawyer specialising in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity and has acted on many transactions for clients in technology and related industries.
He says: Business is about building value. Our aim is to assist our client's to manage the risks and realize the value.
They say: Doug combines technical excellence with a thoroughly commercial approach.

Steve Barnett

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2626
SBarnett@foxwilliams.com
Steve focuses on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures with a particular emphasis on the ebusiness and wider technology sectors. He acts for a wide range of clients including entrepreneurs, SMEs and listed companies.
He says: whether you're raising start-up capital for a new technology application, or securing a successful exit, we can guide you safely through the legal minefield.
They say: Steve is well known for providing sensible, pragmatic advice and for achieving clients' objectives with a minimum of fuss.

Eniga de Montfort

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2594
edemontfort@foxwilliams.com
Eniga specialises in company start-ups, mergers, acquisitions and sales, and private investments in the the e-business and wider technology sector. She speaks French, Spanish and Tamil which is helpful given Eniga's experience in assisting overseas technology businesses setting up in the UK.
She says: Creating a "virtual store front" gives on-line businesses access to global markets thereby allowing small businesses to compete with larger rivals on a more level playing field.
They say: Eniga is commended for her efficiency "in moulding the mass of urgent (legal) issues into simple and digestible bites" for clients to understand.

Romella Manning-Brown

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2616
rmanning-brown@foxwilliams.com
Romella advises both employers and senior executives on a wide range of HR and employment–related matters including the employment aspects of corporate transactions, the application of TUPE, executive service agreements, and termination packages. Romella has experience in advising clients in the technology sector on employment contracts - with particular regard to appropriate IP and confidentiality protection.
She says: Protecting the IP creations of your employees is key when establishing a business in the technology sector.
They say: Romella delivers high-legal advice in a down-to-earth manner.

Bruce McGinn

Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 2661
bmcginn@foxwilliams.com
Bruce acts for entrepreneurs, SMEs and listed companies, principally in mergers & acquisitions and private equity, but also in capital markets and takeovers. He came to the law from a previous career as a technical translator, working with Swedish clients in the software and telecoms industries. He is therefore quick to speak the same language as clients and grasp their business (and technology).
He says: If Web 2.0 is all about making your voice heard, this can quickly degenerate into cacophony. It often pays to sit back and listen – to customers, employees and the market – to make sure you’re on message (and not saying too much!).
They say: An eye for detail and the bigger commercial picture – the trees, the forest and the sawmill.