Olswang has bulked up its technology practice with two new partner hires in London and Singapore, including the former head of Allen & Overy’s (A&O’s) technology, media and telecoms practice Ian Ferguson.

Ferguson will join Olswang on 1 October from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman where he has been a partner in the London office since 2009. Prior to joining Pillsbury, Ferguson was at A&O for 25 years.