Chris Coughlan

Partner | Commercial

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Chris is an experienced IT lawyer who heads up Capital’s cross departmental technology sector. 

Chris brings invaluable IT experience to Capital, having worked on a number of large complex IT transformation, infrastructure and outsourcing projects including advising Sensus (now part of the Xylem group) on the Thames Water smart network in conjunction with Arqiva. 

Chris leads Capital’s relationship with the Gambling Commission and is part of the senior team advising the Gambling Commission on the Fourth National Lottery Competition.  

Chris also provides commercial advice to a number of the firms sports clients, including Cardiff City and all four professional Welsh rugby regions.  

Chris is a committee member of the South West Group of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL) and a member of the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Advisory Group.  

Chris is also admitted as a solicitor with the Law Society of Ireland and leads Capital’s Irish desk. 

Expertise

  • Technology
  • Commercial
  • Intellectual property
  • Sport
  • International
  • Data protection
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Recent work

Gambling Commission
Advising the Gambling Commission in relation to the Fourth National Lottery Competition including continued advice during the implementation of the Fourth National Lottery.

Veezu
Advising Veezu, the UK’s fastest growing taxi and private hire technology platform, on various commercial and data protection matters.

Cardiff City Football Club
Advising Cardiff City Football Club on a number of commercial matters, including negotiating Aaron Ramsey’s contract on behalf of the Club. 

Rugby Regions
Advising the Dragons, Cardiff Rugby, the Ospreys and the Scarlets on their most recent six-year funding deal with the WRU.

Howard Tenens
Advising Howard Tenens, one of UK’s largest independently owned and operated logistics companies, on a wide variety of commercial, technology and data protection matters.

Solicitors Regulation Authority
Advising the SRA on a number of commercial and data protection matters.

Testimonials

  • I am immensely grateful to David at Capital Law for his exceptional support during my redundancy process. His expert knowledge in employment law, coupled with a compassionate approach, made a potentially challenging time much more enjoyable. David provided clear, practical advice and was always available to answer my questions, ensuring I felt confident and well-represented throughout. I highly recommend him and Capital Law to anyone in need of dedicated and professional employment law services.

    WP | Managing Director

  • Terrafend is a fast growing, venture capital backed sustainability company. Consequently, many of our transactions are diverse in nature and have tight execution timetables. In Sarah, we found the ideal legal counsel to guide and support our business growth. She has a strong understanding of corporate finance, great attention to detail and an innovative and pragmatic thought process – imperative for early stage businesses who have to ‘get things done’, without compromise and to the highest possible professional standards.

    Benjamin Reid | Chief Executive Officer
    Terrafend

  • Gareth, Mel and all of the team at Capital Law have been fantastic – they provided pragmatic advice and calmly guided us throughout the process.

    Steve Edwards | Founder and CEO
    Silvertel

  • Gareth, Sara & the team at Capital Law have been a huge support for us in getting this deal done. Their advice, knowledge and project management have been invaluable. The team have been a real pleasure to work with and we look forward to working together again soon.

    John Cordrey | Private Equity Principal
    Foresight Group

  • I can’t recommend Capital Law enough if you are selling equity in your business. The team led by Gareth Williams-Davies were thoroughly professional and were able to offer a commercially balanced view on all aspects of the transaction. The breadth of skills within Capital Law allowed Gareth to bring in specialist colleagues when required and I could not have been represented better. Gareth’s calm and experienced tone was a great advantage during some of the trickier negotiations and he was a significant factor in completing the transaction.

    Paul Daly | Founder
    Energy Saving Lighting

  • Duncan is a highly experienced Private Equity and Corporate lawyer with the rare gift of pragmatic commercialism combined with the charm of the human touch and a fine dash of humour. He understands entrepreneurs, business people and investors. His capable & highly responsive team get to the nub of an issue and deliver swift practical results for clients. He is in huge demand and still first on my Speed Dial.

    David Williams | Senior Partner
    Dunedin Capital