Mills & Reeve LLP has a large IT practice that handles major projects for government bodies, all well as advising large technology companies in the Cambridge region. The ‘knowledgeable, responsive, incisive and pragmatic‘ Kevin Calder leads the technology group and ‘provides truly exceptional service‘. IT and data protection specialist Peter Wainman leads the health technology sector group. Alison Ross-Eckford, who joined from Pinsent Masons LLP in late 2022, works from both London and Cambridge on IT and outsourcing matters. Principal associates Sophie Burton-Jones, who handles government and health technology projects and is described by clients as being an 'high performer', and Katy Carson are highly recommended. All named lawyers are based in Cambridge.
IT and telecoms in East Anglia
Mills & Reeve LLP
Praxisleiter:
Kevin Calder; Peter Wainman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alison Ross Eckford; Sophie Burton-Jones; Katy Carson
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‘Kevin Calder provides truly exceptional service. He is knowledgeable, responsive, incisive and pragmatic, and is a highly-valued adviser.’
‘I cannot speak highly enough of one particular individual and while the entire team at Mills & Reeve are highly dedicated and committed, Sophie Burton-Jones stands out to me as an excellent and professional leader who goes out of her way to help and support her partners. She is a high performer, exceptionally responsive, friendly, supportive and highly knowledgeable and articulate all things IT and Telecoms related. I would have no hesitation in recommending her and her team for this award.’
‘Peter Wainman is through, patient and able to explain complicated ideas in layman’s terms.’
Kernmandanten
British Standards Institution
Cognizant Worldwide
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Cleveland Clinic
The Ministry of Defence
Cambridge Mechatronics
Regulator of Social Housing
Poro Technology
Siemens Healthcare
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the British Standards Institution on its IT transformation programme.
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on establishing its £1.2billion Digital and IT Professional Services framework.
Ashtons Legal
Ashtons Legal acts for a diverse of established national and international companies, notably in the automotive and motorsport industry, though the scope of the firm’s IT work continues to expand. James Tarling in Norwich leads the practice, working closely with senior associate David Sloman. The team recently acted for automotive engineering company Cosworth in a series of agreements for the development and exploitation of technology and related intellectual property for use in the automotive and motorsport markets. The firm has ‘in-depth technical knowledge' and Sloman ‘takes a pragmatic approach, looking for workable solutions'.
Praxisleiter:
James Tarling
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Sloman
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‘The Ashtons team have the ability to really understand your business and tailor their advice accordingly. They also have the in-depth technical knowledge required when drawing up complex legal documentation specific to our needs. In addition, they have broad skills across a number of areas which helps them have a better understanding of our business, beyond the specific area of engagement.’
‘Working with David Sloman, he has a focus on the detail, crafting solutions that have been well thought through and are thorough. He is also able to take a pragmatic approach, looking for workable solutions to help in complex negotiated software agreements. He is patient and knowledgeable, helping to support us in areas where we do not have a full understanding or experience.’
Kernmandanten
Ubisend
Medical Management Systems
Cosworth Group
Thyngs
Sentronics
Brightchecker
PiXL Club
easyGym Group
xDNA Interactive
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
Haas Automation
Tech Educators
CNET Training
TryHackMe
WaterBabies
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Cosworth on drivetrain technology and engine design, manufacture and supply contracts with major supercar manufacturers.
- Advised the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment on its new member platform, including discovery, development, support, and hosting elements.
- Advising easyGym on the launch of its new online subscription platform for fitness classes and programmes, and merchandising and equipment store.
Birketts LLP
Birketts LLP‘s IT practice has particular focus on the financial services, social media, security software and aerospace industries, reflecting a roster of clients that includes property investment software developer Coyote Group Limited, and automotive software developer Eatron Limited. The commercial and technology group is co-led by Quentin Golder and Andrew Priest in Cambridge, along with Mark Gipson in Ipswich and up-and-coming partner Paul Palik in Norwich. Golder advised Eatron on contracts with Chinese and Japanese car parts manufacturers for the licence of software tools as part of the supply chain for various multinational automotive manufacturers.
Praxisleiter:
Quentin Golder; Mark Gipson; Andrew Priest; Paul Palik
Kernmandanten
Coyote Group Limited
Eatron Limited
Greenwoods Legal
Greenwoods Legal joins the ranking due to its work on technology-related matters for its corporate, education and charity sector clients. Litigation partner Jamie McConnell in Peterborough leads a technology practice that draws on the extensive expertise of London-based head of corporate and commercial Stephen Jarvis. The firm acts for a number of software houses, and also advises investors in the IT and telecoms sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Jamie McConnell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stephen Jarvis
HCR Hewitsons
HCR Hewitsons in Cambridge is on SAP (UK) Limited’s global panel of commercial law advisors. The firm’s commercial practice is a key adviser to a growing number of companies on IT transactions, among them commodity trading software developer VAKT Global, engineering and architecture consultant Sweco AB and mobile game developer Marmalade Game Studio. Practice head Nathan Evans is ‘a dependable and skilled external counsel’, who often handles integration services and material outsourcing arrangements.
Praxisleiter:
Nathan Evans
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‘Nathan Evans continues to be a dependable and skilled external counsel to us. As evidenced by his previous ranking, he is well known for his FS expertise and as well as his commercial and pragmatic advice We are delighted to have him as our partner.’
Kernmandanten
SAP (UK) Limited
SAP Fioneer Limited
VAKT Global Limited
Trade Information Network Limited
Ingenta PLC
Marmalade Game Studio
sa.global
Sweco AB
Connected Places Catapult
TactfulAI Limited
GOTU Sarl
MVG Media Limited
ThinCats
Highlight-Mandate
- The firm holds a position on SAP (UK) Limited’s global panel of commercial law advisors. The firm provides advice on on-prem, cloud, consultancy, and professional services to SAP in both the UK and across the North EMEA.
- Advising SAP Fioneer on deals and regulatory matters in connection with outsourcing in the financial services sector.
- Advising VAKT Global Limited on a range of commercial matters, including strategic partnerships, data licensing, platform licensing, and transaction support.