Mills & Reeve LLP's IT work focuses on major projects for government agencies and large technology companies operating in the Cambridge region. The firm provides 'seamless and valuable support, and first-class client service'. Kevin Calder leads the technology group and is responsible for the firm's relationship with the Crown Commercial Service. He advised the Ministry of Defence on its £1.2bn digital and IT professional services framework. Peter Wainman leads the health technology sector group and counts Siemens Healthcare among his clients. Newly promoted partner Sophie Burton-Jones is 'approachable and engaging and takes a clear pragmatic approach'. Principal associate Katy Carson and partner Alison Ross-Eckford, who works from both London and Cambridge, also stand out.
IT and telecoms in East Anglia
Mills & Reeve LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Kevin Calder; Peter Wainman
Autres avocats clés:
Alison Ross Eckford; Sophie Burton-Jones; Katy Carson
Les références
‘The team seek to understand their clients’ businesses and priorities so the advice provided is technical legal advice but in the commercial context. They are not afraid to give a commercial view and recommendation based on their commercial experience as well as legal knowledge. ’
‘The team are experts in their fields and can explain issues in the commercial context. They are responsive and clear. Peter Wainman is excellent.’
‘M&R continue to be our trusted legal advisers, providing seamless and valuable support on a range of IT matters, of varying complexity and value, and with first-class client service. ’
Principaux clients
British Standards Institution
International Paralympic Committee
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Cleveland Clinic
Ministry of Defence
Cambridge Mechatronics
Ocado
Breath Battery Technology
Siemens Healthcare
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on its £1.2billion Digital and IT Professional Services framework.
- Advising Siemens Healthcare on a 20 year, £multi-million managed equipment services contract with Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
- Advising the International Paralympic Committee on IT contracts including for a platform to manage access to its athlete and sports data.
Ashtons Legal
Ashtons Legal is known for 'exceptional service and excellent advice'. Its Norwich office is home to experienced partner James Tarling who assists a broad range of local businesses with corporate transactions, and advises innovative high-growth technology companies on funding rounds and acquisitions. Senior associate David Sloman, who is 'able to create pragmatic solutions', has in-depth knowledge of technology and information law, and handles technology sector transactions and investments for high-growth companies. He assisted the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment with the development of its new member platform.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Tarling
Autres avocats clés:
David Sloman; Mark Watson
Les références
‘David Sloman has taken the startup and scaleup sector under his remit and has provided us with ongoing support, knowledge, advice and direction. It’s a consultative approach with founders, including myself, who have little experience and some naivety in the space. It never feels transactional, which when you are worried, unsure or seeking advice, is reassuring.’
‘Their deep understanding of our sector and our business. A strong and supportive relationship that enables them to provide an exceptional service and excellent advice. Fundamentally, the strength of their knowledge that we know we can always rely on.’
‘David Sloman has excellent knowledge and is able to create pragmatic solutions to support our specialist needs.’
Principaux clients
Ubisend
Medical Management Systems
Cosworth Group
Thyngs
Sentronics
Brightchecker
PiXL Club
xDNA Interactive
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
Haas Automation
Tech Educators
CNET Training
Readingmate
TryHackMe
Words.tel
Graphifi
Coderus
WaterBabies
Principaux dossiers
- Continuing to be the sole commercial legal advisor to Cosworth, assisting with projects relating to drivetrain technology and engine design, manufacture and supply contracts with major supercar manufacturers.
- Advising technology education and training provider TechEducators on its licences for remote and in-person modules, brand protection, employee equity schemes, and investment.
- Advising the owners of the Water Babies franchise network on the development and deployment of their new class and member management platform that will be used by all local franchisees. This involves assisting them with project planning, discovery, AGILE development, go-live, migration of data to the new platform, escrow, and ongoing support and hosting.
Birketts LLP
The commercial technology practice at Birketts LLP 'always does what has the client's best interests in mind'. The firm advises a broad range of clients but has particular expertise in the financial services, social media, security software and aerospace industries, acting for small owner-managed businesses through to large, listed companies. Quentin Golder and Andrew Priest are the key contacts in Cambridge. Mark Gipson in Ipswich handles complex commercial contracts including energy supply contracts and distribution agreements. Up-and-coming partner Paul Palik in Norwich is 'second to none when it comes to knowing the details'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Quentin Golder; Mark Gipson; Andrew Priest; Paul Palik
Les références
‘We have worked with the Birketts team for over 20 years now and have an excellent working relationship with the team. They are always available to help when needed, even at short notice, and they always turn around the work quickly.’
‘The team will always do what has your best interests in mind, they never try to squeeze extra work and will always take the most pragmatic route, and guide you with their honest recommendations which you absolutely can trust as you know it comes from a wealth of expertise, knowledge, skills and real-world experience.’
‘The additional work they do within the community in terms of events and charitable work are notable – it is nice to see authenticity in this approach.’
Principaux dossiers
Greenwoods
Greenwoods handles a range of technology work for its diverse client base in the corporate, education and charity sectors, including IT disputes. Litigation partner Jamie McConnell in Peterborough leads the practice, which calls upon the extensive corporate and commercial expertise of partner Stephen Jarvis. The firm acts for a growing number of software houses, and the East Anglia team is able to call upon a growing data privacy practice in the London office.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jamie McConnell
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Jarvis