Browne Jacobson LLP‘s digital and sourcing team is reputed for its offering across end-to-end IT, outsourcing, and digital disruption matters. The team represents private and public sector clients on large-scale complex outsourcing projects, as well as on matters relating to blockchain, AI, and robotics process automation solutions. Adept in a range of sectors, including insurance, financial services, and the public sector, team lead Kay Chand is a key advisor to blue chip organisations on business transformation programmes, while Maddalena Geroli, who regularly advises on both the supply side and buy side on tech contracts, is also recommended.
IT and telecoms in East Midlands
Browne Jacobson LLP
Praxisleiter:
Kay Chand
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maddalena Geroli
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‘Firstly, the team at Brown Jacobson has been a dream to work with. They are personable, attentive to detail, and responsive. Recognising that legal advice is often a complex subject to navigate, they break advice down, explaining in layman’s terms, the pros and cons of each action to allow you to make informed choices.’
‘Kay Chand goes above and beyond in her role. She is kind, understanding, and takes time to clearly explain complex areas with ease. She is a subject matter expert in her field, and both her passion and knowledge of subject areas are evident in each conversation.’
‘The Browne-Jacobson staff became an integral part of my team, they were well-liked and respected by the rest of the team. I feel they are an efficient and professional outfit with administration, response, billing, etc being second to none. They are a fantastic team.’
Kernmandanten
Ageas
Gallagher Bassett
Risk Management Partners
Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund
Ekorn Tech Limited
Valiant Integrated Services
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
National Highways
Department of Health & Social Care
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s team is recognised for its comprehensive tech offering with a varied caseload, including transport-related tech issues, government and infrastructure matters, TMT, and financial services work. Overseeing the practice, Nick Blane conducts large-scale public sector IT and outsourcing projects, with particular activity in the transport sector. Joanne Veitch straddles her practice across major tech outsourcing and tech-enabled projects within the TMT, financial services, and public sectors, whereas Simon White is a trusted advisor for IT issues pertaining to major outsourcing projects and complex commercial contracting.
Praxisleiter:
Nick Blane
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joanne Veitch; Simon White
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‘The team provides pragmatic, accurate and timely legal advice that is easy for the business to understand.’
‘Nick Blane is a diligent and pragmatic lawyer. He can critically analyse what the business needs, rather than simply doing what is asked. This often means challenging the business and reframing questions to get to the right solution.’
‘What really stood out to me about this firm was how responsive and approachable they were. My lawyer and her team always took the time to answer my questions quickly and clearly, and they gave solid, practical advice.’
Kernmandanten
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
UK Biobank
University of Southampton
United Learning
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Network Rail Infrastructure Limited on the preparation of bespoke template contract documents.
- Advised UK Biobank on all legal aspects of its project for the procurement of a supplier to the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems.
- Advised University of Southampton on various IT-related matters including procurement of SaaS software and high performance computing infrastructure and services and development of standard IT purchasing terms and conditions.
Howes Percival LLP
With a client roster that includes IT publishers, suppliers, resellers, and customers, Howes Percival LLP's tech and innovation team is prepared to advise on contentious and non-contentious IT matters. Team lead Matthew Talbot has established experience in contentious matters, while co-head Hannah Steggles is instructed on contentious and non-contentious matters, with noted expertise in drafting software development and license agreements. Paula Dumbill is geared to support at the intersection of commercial contracts and IT. The team also includes Jenna Bruce, who acts for software and media clients across a broad IT offering; tech and e-commerce expert Chris White; and new partner Miles Barnes, who handles non-contentious work for a range of businesses.
Praxisleiter:
Matthew Talbot; Hannah Steggles; Paula Dumbill
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jenna Bruce; Chris White; Miles Barnes
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‘‘The team, especially Miles Barnes, has worked with us for many years and takes great care in continually developing alongside us and having a great understanding of our services, the clients that we work with, our risk appetite and our business strategy.’
‘Miles Barnes has provided (and continues to provide) the highest level of service that we could reasonably expect. I would characterise the service that we receive as highly personalised, expert, pragmatic and 100% reliable. Miles brings incremental value to us each year, and we feel rewarded for the loyalty we have as a long-standing client.’
Kernmandanten
Business Software Alliance (BSA)
Getronics UK Limited
FibreFab Limited
DeMontfort University
Autodesk Inc.
Internetwork Media Limited
Prokon Software Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Instructed as sole representatives in the UK on behalf of the BSA whose members include Siemens, Autodesk and many other software companies.
- Supported Red Helix Limited with the negotiation of key contracts with software suppliers in the UK and the US and also supported the client on issues around export control and the streamlining of documentation.
- Supported XPS Pensions Group Plc on a range of IT procurement projects and negotiations, which included advising on a range of complex data protection issues and compliance with the PRA and FCA operational resilience requirements for outsourced IT suppliers.
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP is regularly turned to for a range of IT and telecoms matters, including the acquisitions of telecoms businesses, escrow agreements, and advice on licensing and outsourcing agreements. Ed Wright helms the practice and is the first port of call for IT-related transactions, acting for both suppliers and purchasers, as well as being an active advisor on distance selling, e-commerce data protection, and procurement matters. Specialising in transactional and advisory IP matters, Selina Hinchliffe handles agreements, IP strategy and policy, and the IP aspects of commercial deals.
Praxisleiter:
Selina Hinchliffe; Ed Wright
Referenzen
‘We find Shakespeare Martineau able to deal with any request we throw at them. Whether UK or international, they always seem able to provide the correct service.’
‘Ed Wright has been excellent, and his advice has always been well received. Ed takes time to understand the business, and as we grow, he highlights areas we should be reviewing. He is an integral part of our success story.’
Kernmandanten
Medishout Limited
WAGO Limited
JTF Marketing Limited
Endurance Zone Limited
Spirit Health Group Limited
Skeleton Productions Limited
Cambridge Sleep Sciences Limited
Fire & Acoustic Seals Limited
Replay Maintenance Limited
Passport365 Limited
PKKM Limited
XN Global Systems Group Limited
Ford & Slater
Bath & West Finance
Yototo
Smart DCC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising an energy provider on its procurement of a flexibility platform designed to monitor, control, dispatch, manage, and optimise the use of connected devices against ancillary services.
- Advising a network services provider on a proposed outsourcing agreement, including the TUPE elements which was perceived as one of the key risks.
- Reviewing and advising a bank on proposed supplier agreements, focusing on contract negotiation, compliance with UK law, and regulatory requirements, including financial services and data protection standards.
BHW Solicitors
BHW Solicitors continues to advise national and international clients on IT contracts and infrastructure projects. In addition to regularly handling software infrastructure projects, the practice demonstrates strength in refinancing, restructuring, and M&A work for telecoms and IT companies. Team lead Matt Worsnop handles IT contract advice across software development, licensing, and implementation agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Matt Worsnop
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‘Matt, in particular, works with exceptional efficiency, balancing deep legal expertise with a practical mindset that ensures negotiations move forward smoothly. He collaborates closely with the client’s commercial and technical teams, proactively addressing concerns and structuring agreements that provide strong legal and technical protections while remaining commercially viable.’
‘A key differentiator of the firm is its client-focused approach, ensuring that legal advice is not only sound but also strategically aligned with business objectives. They offer valuable resources such as workshops and seminars on employment law and other areas, demonstrating a commitment to keeping clients informed.’
‘Matt Worsnop is an outstanding lawyer — pragmatic, highly experienced, and exceptionally skilled in software development matters, licensing negotiations, contract drafting, and commercial strategy.’
Kernmandanten
Lavendon Group / Loxam
Nationwide Platforms Limited
Atomic Multimedia Consultants Limited
Best Path Limited
City Computing Limited
Netdocs Digital Mailroom Solutions Ltd
Dealtrak Limited
Autoprotect (MBI) Limited
GP Automate Limited
KCT Holdings Limited
Mensa International Limited
Synium Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Prepared new Managed Service Agreement template for BestPath Limited to use with all of its new managed services clients.
- Prepared new contract template and terms and conditions for Synium Ltd to use with all of its new clients.
- Advised Mensa International Limited in respect of an online test proctoring contract.
Geldards LLP
Geldards LLP regularly advises its diverse client base on a host of IT matters, with noted strength in IT agreements. On this front, practice head Jamie Goldberg is a key contact, and he also advises businesses in the IT and IT-adjacent sectors across a variety of matters. Peter Ward chiefly acts as an advisor to media and entertainment clients on IT agreements, while Saima Shabir, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2024, handles data protection matters as well as licensing and intellectual property, software development agreements, and IP assignments.
Praxisleiter:
Jamie Goldberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Peter Ward; Saima Shabir
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‘Both of the solicitors I dealt with at Geldards were first class.’
Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront)
Under the leadership of Emma Toes, Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront) is well-placed to advise on a host of IT matters, including tech contracts, privacy law issues arising from IT procurement, and the infringement of software rights. Toes regularly advises on the ownership of rights and intellectual property infringements. With previous in-house experience, Simon Gill joined the team in March 2024 and advises on a variety of IT-related contracts.
Praxisleiter:
Emma Toes
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Simon Gill