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15 February 2018
Issue: 7782 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Druces—Neil Pfister

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IT specialist bolsters corporate team

London firm Druces LLP has announced a new partner for its corporate team, Neil Pfister. Neil previously headed the corporate and commercial department at Downs Solicitors, before moving to Fletcher Day for eight months. He offers particular expertise in IT issues: he specialises in advising technology and software clients on matters including e-commerce, IP law and start-up issues. His past experience includes founding an IT company which provided bespoke software for local government, and he is also the editor of technology law website IT Legal.

Neil said of his arrival: ‘I am excited to be joining Druces at such a critical time for businesses working in today’s technology driven markets and am looking forward in particular to developing new offerings through Druces’ established client base of public and privately-owned businesses.’

Druces’ head of corporate and commercial Toby Stroh also said: ‘Neil’s hire is a significant move for Druces especially given the importance of IT and technology to all of our clients’ businesses. His arrival will really add to the talent pool that our clients have at their disposal and strengthen Druces’ Corporate & Commercial practice. We are delighted that he is joining us.’

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Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

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