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Thanos Rotziokos

London,UK

Summary

Dual-qualified lawyer (qualified in E&W and Greece), experienced in Commercial, Intellectual Property and Data Protection law. LLM graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE).

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate (Commercial, Tech, IP)

Blake Morgan LLP
06 2024 - Current
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated agreements for businesses across life sciences, technology, retail, and financial services sectors, involving manufacturing, franchising, partnerships, and distribution;
  • Advised a software development company on the disposal of one of its subsidiaries to an international IT group, drafting warranties and indemnities in the Share Purchase Agreement and facilitating a hive-down to ensure the effective transfer of IP assets and contractual rights to a newly incorporated entity ahead of the sale;
  • Drafted and negotiated an IP assignment agreement for the transfer of intellectual property rights over software to the purchaser as part of the sale of an IT company, ensuring a clear chain of title and risk allocation;
  • Drafted and negotiated a Transitional Services Agreement on behalf of a SaaS provider in connection with a corporate acquisition, coordinating the scope of post-acquisition transition services alongside external consultancy input on operational service lines;
  • Advised one of the UK's largest independent business asset finance lenders on a range of commercial contracts, IT outsourcing projects, and data protection matters, including advising on a contract with a provider of ethical hacking and penetration testing services, and on international data transfers to one of its other providers’ subprocessors in jurisdictions not covered by an adequacy decision (USA, China and South Africa);
  • Advised a digital asset security and recovery provider on implementing contractual safeguards for cryptocurrency custody and recovery services, with a focus on mitigating operational and regulatory risks within the financial technology sector;
  • Advised client in phased-array antenna technology on negotiating and entering into a contract with a contractor for the design, development, and certification of an antenna system for in-flight connectivity in commercial aviation;
  • Regularly advise a defence contractor on complex contractual, supply chain, and intellectual property matters. Recent work includes advising on the protection and licensing of proprietary IP rights in contracts with a prime contractor and government end-customer as part of a major naval fleet replenishment programme, and advising the client's submarines division on agreements for the manufacture and through-life support of acoustic windows and coatings for military submarines, including drafting bespoke force majeure and export control provisions to address geopolitical risks and potential disruptions to the supply chain;
  • Advised global provider of metal matrix composite coatings on entering into a supply agreement with an international aerostructures company;
  • Advised the medicines unit of a publicly funded healthcare system on updating its framework agreement to comply with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023;
  • Drafted terms of business for a medi-tech client, advising on their data protection framework and policies including compliance measures for the processing of sensitive patient data;
  • Advised public healthcare authority on the contractual variation, novation, and transition of digital health services to a new provider due to the cessation of the previous provider’s business, focusing on operational continuity and the transfer of critical software solutions and support services to the new provider with minimum disruption for the authority;
  • Regularly advising the UK subsidiary of a major international retailer’s production division on supply chain and logistics matters including drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers for the provision of warehousing and haulage services;
  • Advised the same client on entering into a connection agreement with an electricity network provider for the distribution of electricity to their warehousing premises in the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with the specific connection agreement and the National Terms of Connection;
  • Advised a technology-led fourth-party logistics provider on updating its contract terms and complying with health and safety legislation and Operator’s licence requirements.

Legal Counsel

Zebra Technologies
, United Kingdom
10 2023 - 06 2024
  • Member of the In-House Legal Team at Zebra, a Fortune 1000 technology company based in Illinois, overseeing legal aspects of software solutions business operations in EMEA and supporting related activities in North America;
  • Drafted and negotiated agreements for the provision of SaaS, software support, and professional services with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 customers;
  • Negotiated with legacy customers during renewals to revise outdated agreements and transition them to Zebra's current terms;
  • Provided counsel on complex legal issues including software licensing, IP warranties, third-party IP infringement indemnities, and protection of trade secrets;
  • Led settlement negotiations with a Fortune 500 company alongside senior leadership, addressing an alleged SLA breach and delayed implementation in one of the customer's jurisdictions;
  • Advised internal clients on the legal and regulatory implications of launching Zebra’s geofencing software in the US and Canada;
  • Provided counsel on selling Zebra's SaaS offerings through distributors and the 'channel', advising on partner/distributor addendums and 'pass-through' SaaS terms;
  • Provided counsel on the sale of Zebra's SaaS offerings through marketplaces advising on the Terms of Use, partnership terms with Zebra, 'pass-through' SaaS terms, and the overall go-to-market model.

Legal Counsel

PredictX
London, United Kingdom
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided legal counsel to the CEO, COO, and Finance Manager to support business growth initiatives, including advising throughout the launch and implementation of cutting-edge SaaS and AI products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and safeguarding commercially sensitive information;
  • Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed a range of commercial contracts, including Master Service Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Statements of Work, MoUs, and Partnership Agreements with Fortune 500 companies. My focus encompassed addressing various commercial considerations, delineating licensing structures, implementing protective measures for safeguarding intangible assets like copyrights;
  • Negotiated legal bits of RFPs to facilitate efficient participation in the bidding process in the DaaS and SaaS industries; Clearly articulated the relevant business models (on-premises vs. off-premises, software licensing vs. SaaS) and effectively communicated the nuances of each model to clients and their legal teams;
  • Established safeguards for the preservation of background IP and the secure distribution of IPRs over modifications and derivative works;
  • Drafted and negotiated agreement related to the deployment of services on GCP and AWS, focusing on the creation and assignment of KMS encryption keys;
  • Advised on data protection issues by implementing data protection policies and handbooks and negotiating Data Processing Addendums with clients.

Trainee

KLC Law Firm
Athens (10 Kapsali Stree, Kolonaki, 106 74), Greece
11 2019 - 08 2020
  • Completed a traineeship at KLC Law Firm, undertaking seats in the commercial contracts, commercial litigation, corporate, and intellectual property departments, with a focus on patent litigation;
  • Supported the IP disputes team in civil and patent litigation across the life sciences and automotive sectors, advising on matters involving international pharmaceutical companies, and assisting with the preparation of legal documentation, detailed research, and court proceedings, including injunction applications;
  • Assisted in reviewing complex licensing agreements related to royalty payments, exclusivity clauses, and the scope of licensed rights;
  • Managed trademark applications including applications for renewal, and change of representative lawyer, ensuring compliance with trademark regulations including Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union trade mark;
  • Engaged in trademark disputes, supporting the IP litigation team in cases involving public deception and appeal procedures based on absolute grounds for refusal, including lack of distinctiveness, functionality of shape, and descriptiveness;
  • Supported the commercial litigation team in an international USD 8 billion ICC arbitration case initiated by an EU member state concerning the replenishment and modernisation of its submarine fleet against a multinational defence contractor by conducting legal research and providing support during the submissions' stage.

Legal Intern

Eleni Georgopoulou and Associates
Athens, Greece
01 2017 - 12 2017
  • Assisted, among others, in civil litigation and corporate law matters by documenting and archiving case evidence, drafting and translating legal documents (e.g., SPAs, Proxy Forms), and recording minutes for General Assembly and Board of Directors meetings across various undertakings.

Education

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) -

Barbri
London
02.2023

Attorney at law -

Athens Bar Association
Athens, Greece
02.2022 -

Master of Laws (LLM) - Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

London School of Economics And Political Science
London
09.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens
09.2019

High school Diploma -

Arsakeio Psychiko School
Athens
07.2014

Skills

  • Greek; Native
  • English; Proficient (ECCPE, ECPE, IELTS)
  • French; Limited Working Proficiency (Dalf C2)

Timeline

Legal Counsel

PredictX
03.2022 - 10.2023

Attorney at law -

Athens Bar Association
02.2022 -

Associate (Commercial, Tech, IP)

Blake Morgan LLP
06 2024 - Current

Legal Counsel

Zebra Technologies
10 2023 - 06 2024

Trainee

KLC Law Firm
11 2019 - 08 2020

Legal Intern

Eleni Georgopoulou and Associates
01 2017 - 12 2017

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) -

Barbri

Master of Laws (LLM) - Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

London School of Economics And Political Science

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

High school Diploma -

Arsakeio Psychiko School

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