09/28/07
Groups:
Applications Development and Maintenance, Business Process Outsourcing, Energy and Utilities Outsourcing, E-signature and Related Technologies, Finance and Accounting Outsourcing, Financial Services and Insurance Industry, Global Sourcing, Global Technology, Human Resources Outsourcing, Internet & E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Open Source, Smart Metering or Advanced Metering Infrastructure, System Development & Integration
Hunton & Williams today announced that Peter Brudenall has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Technology and Outsourcing practice, based in London. Brudenall joins Hunton & Williams from UK firm Simmons & Simmons. “We will continue to strengthen the Global Technology and Outsourcing practice in London and elsewhere in Europe as global movement of data and outsourcing is critical to businesses worldwide,” said Martin Thomas, managing partner of Hunton & Williams-London. “Peter is well known in information technology and outsourcing circles in Europe and is a key addition to our office.”
Brudenall will work closely with London-based outsourcing and privacy partner Bridget Treacy who noted: “Hunton & Williams’ key differentiator in this market lies in the coupling of our outsourcing experience with the resources of our global information management team. Few firms have the depth of experience to advise on these issues at a truly international level. Peter will be key to our further expansion.”
“Peter’s extensive experience in India and other critical sourcing destinations adds significant depth and breadth to our menu of services, whether our clients are acquiring or providing services, establishing a captive, or expanding their operations globally,” added James A. Harvey, who coheads the Global Technology and Outsourcing practice for Hunton & Williams. “Peter and Bridget and their London team are a key asset in our mission to be the provider of choice for clients in board level, enterprise-wide initiatives that use and move data and source services around the globe.”
Mr. Brudenall’s clients include leading global outsourcing vendors as well as FTSE 100/Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions. His recent work has included advising on major outsourcing projects in the utilities, retail and financial services sectors. Brudenall is recognised by Chambers 2007 as a leading individual within the outsourcing field. He has published two books: Technology and Offshore Outsourcing Strategies and The Secure On-Line Business Handbook, and is a frequent lecturer and widely published on IT-related outsourcing issues.