With in-depth expertise in outsourcing projects, the Nottingham digital and sourcing team at Browne Jacobson LLP is knowledgeable of AI, blockchain technologies, hardware and software, as well as licensing. The practice has also grown its digital disruption service offering, and its recent caseload encompasses cloud computing, cyber and data security, fintech, and tech corporate transactions. With over two decades of experience, Kay Chand oversees the team and handles outsourcing technology projects across the financial services, health, and public sectors. Maddalena Geroli is proficient in design and build contracts, electronic patient records, and enterprise resource planning solutions.

Praised by clients for its ‘strong commercial focus on achieving the best outcome’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP counts a broad range of global companies, governments, and not-for-profit organisations on its client roster. The practice, which is particularly focused on transport-related technology, also covers AI, cloud, cyber-security, data privacy, as well as software and hardware. Nick Blane leads the team from Nottingham and is principally focused on public sector IT and outsourcing projects. Promoted to partner in May 2023, Joanne Veitch is knowledgeable of technology outsourcing and technology-enabled projects in the financial services sector.

Recently handling domain name, infringement, and software disputes, Howes Percival LLP is skilled at software development and outsourcing agreements. Splitting his time between Leicester and Northampton, Matthew Talbot is experienced before the European Court of Justice and the UK and European Patent Offices. In Leicester, Hannah Steggles is noted for her strength in drafting software development and license agreements, while Paula Dumbill is a commercial contract specialist. In Northampton, Jenna Bruce assists on the enforcement of rights in software and Chris White is knowledgeable of data protection and hardware procurement. Miles Barnes is often engaged in framework agreements, and Stephen Ruse is informed in software infringements.

Well-regarded for its expertise in the education sector, Shakespeare Martineau LLP is well-informed in cloud services, data protection, IT outsourcing, and regulatory matters. With over two decades of experience, Ed Wright oversees the practice and is well-versed in data protection and e-commerce. Selina Hinchcliffe is noted for her capabilities in policy, regulatory, strategy, and transactional IP matters. All of the individuals that have been mentioned split their time between Leicester and Nottingham.

BHW Solicitors fields a considerable workload, notably M&A, refinancing, and the restructuring of IT, software, and telecoms companies. The practice is also well-versed in advising clients on e-commerce agreements, IT infrastructure projects, Saas, and website development agreements. Matt Worsnop oversees the department from Leicester and his key strengths lie in implementation agreements, IT contracts, and software development, he is also lauded as ‘very knowledgeable and quick to respond.’

Often acting for large companies and public sector organisations in the procurement of software and technology-related services, Geldards LLP is knowledgeable of data protection, for which Tamsin Mason-Rowe is a key contact. The practice is also geared to handle broadband projects, cloud services contracts, and outsourcing arrangements. Jamie Goldberg leads the practice, while Saima Shabir is often engaged in IT contracts, as well as licensing and intellectual property. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Nottingham.

Geared to advise on the exploitation and protection of intellectual property, the Nottingham-based practice at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is led by Emma Toes. Toes is knowledgeable of copyright, confidential information, database rights, as well as international trade mark applications.