Ann-Maree Blake

Ann-Maree Blake is a Legal Director at Quastels LLP, specialising in commercial contracts, technology, data protection and supply chain compliance. She has a particular focus on the luxury brand, health and beauty, fashion and technology sectors. She is recognised in The Legal 500 2026 for her work in the Retail & Consumer space.Ann-Maree advises businesses across a broad range of commercial contract matters, with particular expertise in supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, agency, franchising, collaboration agreements branding and sponsorship arrangements. She also regularly advises technology clients on SaaS and other digital services agreements, bringing a sharp commercial understanding of the practical realities of modern technology-driven business models.Ann-Maree also leads Quastels' Data Privacy team, advising on data protection and privacy issues arising in connection with commercial transactions, technology arrangements and supply chain matters. Her practice spans the full spectrum of commercial life for luxury and consumer-facing brands - from structuring complex multi-party supply chain arrangements to navigating the legal and regulatory considerations that arise as brands embrace digital transformation and AI-driven tools.Ann-Maree is the author of two LexisNexis practice notes - on Digitalisation in the Supply Chain and AI and Automation in E-Commerce - and is a member of the LexisPSL Commercial Consulting Editorial Board, reflecting her depth of knowledge at the intersection of commercial law and emerging technology.Ann-Maree's reputation is that of a pragmatic, down-to-earth lawyer who takes a genuinely commercial approach to her clients' challenges - cutting through complexity to deliver clear, workable solutions that support business objectives.