Linklaters has appointed John Crozier, a partner in Linklaters’ London office, as its new global head of TMT/IP. The appointment takes effect immediately.

Crozier, who has been a partner since 2000, is one of the UK's leading specialists in outsourcing and commercial and regulatory technology matters. He takes over the position from Tim Schwarz, who retired from the firm on April 30. He will be responsible for both Linklaters’ IP and TMT practices. The firm continues to expand its TMT/IP practice, most recently in Moscow.