Baker McKenzie continues to be a major force in the TMT space, handling high-profile matters across disputes, regulatory challenges, complex transactions and commercial matters. The firm acts for leading global names in digital platforms, AI and technology, and additionally assists on responses to regulatory scrutiny around emerging tech such as generative AI. The team combines sector depth with cross-disciplinary strength, drawing on Ben Allgrove’s longstanding experience advising digital and platform-based businesses. Steve Holmes is active across major technology, telecoms and outsourcing deals, while Will Holder advises on M&A and private equity activity within the sector. Kate Alexander brings particular expertise in cross-border tax planning for tech groups. Employment and HR issues are handled by Kim Sartin, and John Groom covers copyright, digital compliance and contentious regulatory matters. Sue McLean is widely recognised for her expertise in digital transformation, licensing and AI governance proceedings. Helen Brown departed the team in March 2025.

Bristows LLP remains a popular choice among major tech companies, telecoms providers, streaming services and digital platforms. Its cross-disciplinary TMT group handles matters ranging from competition and regulatory advice to complex data protection and compliance issues. Mark Watts is a recognised authority on data protection law, with particular expertise in high-stakes enforcement cases involving data misuse and breach allegations. Toby Crick advises on telecoms and tech-related disputes, while Stephen Smith combines transactional work with experience in contentious competition matters. Hannah Crowther assists on evolving regulatory issues linked to AI, marketing tech, cross-border data flows and user rights. Anna Cook counsels on disputes involving IP, contracts and technology implementation. The team also welcomed Julian Darrell as partner in 2024, previously the European head of litigation at TikTok.

Clifford Chance LLP advises a wide range of clients across the TMT sector, including global telecom operators and leading software companies, with a practice that spans regulatory matters, transactional work, antitrust, and data-related issues. The team is particularly active on digital infrastructure and IP matters. Jennifer Chimanga, a key figure in the group and co-head of the firm’s East Africa practice, brings extensive experience in technology-driven M&A and is recognised for her strong track record. Jonathan Kewley jointly leads the firm’s cross-practice tech initiative and frequently advises on emerging technologies and digital regulation. Nelson Jung plays a key role in competition and antitrust matters. The team recently saw the departure of André Duminy in early 2025.

CMS advises on a broad range of matters in the TMT sector, including transactions, disputes and commercial contracts, and also acts for lenders on project financings. The team has experience in cross-border litigation, including advising a major global technology company in a complex claim involving competition and licensing issues. The wider group is now led by Matthew Bennett and Anthony Waller, who are driving the firm’s TMT strategy forward. Bennett is especially active on outsourcing, procurement and commercial projects, while Sam De Silva is well regarded for his work on software licensing and cloud services. Rebekah Hayes is another active contributor to the practice. Former head of TMT Clive Gringras departed in December 2024.

 

 

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP continues to handle a wide spectrum of TMT matters, with a practice that spans regulatory investigations, commercial and tech contracts, transactional work and contentious issues. The group draws on expertise from across the firm, including competition, IP, pensions, and disputes. Co-head Veronica Roberts, qualified in both the UK and Belgium, regularly advises on global merger control and trade regulation. Nick Pantlin leads on technology, data and digital infrastructure matters, advising both private and public sector clients. Sydney-based Kwok Tang supports clients on major technology deals, including outsourcing and cloud contracts, while Hayley Brady advises media and digital clients on advertising, licensing and expansion strategies. Recent hires include Vincent Denoyelle and Emmanuel Ronco, and Gregor Klenk.

Latham & Watkins maintains a strong presence in the TMT sector, advising on a broad range of issues including commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, M&A, and data governance. Gail Crawford, who co-leads the practice, advises on data privacy, cybersecurity and the regulatory aspects of major corporate transactions. She supports clients in managing cross-border compliance, breach response and digital infrastructure projects. Fiona Maclean continues to act on IT outsourcing, cloud services, and data strategy matters. Other key figures include Christian McDermott, co-head of the firm's global Payments Practice, whose track record includes major transactions for online retailers and investment firms.  Recent hires in the team includes the arrival of Sophie Goossens from Reed Smith in early 2025. Andrew Moyle retired in June 2024, while Deborah Kirk departed for Skadden.

Slaughter and May’s cross-practice TMT offering is routinely engaged by high-profile UK corporates and multinational technology clients, particularly on major cross-border matters. The team advises on a wide array of matters spanning commercial arrangements, M&A, compliance, digital infrastructure, and contentious issues. The group is co-led by Victoria MacDuff, who spearheads the telecoms work; Rob Sumroy, who focuses on technology and digital matters; and Paul Dickson, who takes the lead on media-related matters.

Ashurst’s practice supports a wide range of prominent clients with both domestic and international matters, covering M&A, product launches, and financing arrangements. Nick Elverston, who co-leads the team, specialises in advising on service rollouts, joint ventures, network sharing agreements, and transactional work, while also contributing to financing and dispute matters within the sector. Amanda Ludlow, the team’s other co-head, focuses on data regulation, with particular expertise in data protection, privacy issues, and managing data breach notifications across multiple jurisdictions. Fiona Ghosh joined as a partner from EY Law in 2024, adding further strength to the practice.

Covering the entire scope of TMT, Deloitte Legal has experience at the forefront of technology law. The team is jointly led by Joanna Conway, Joanna Conway and Peggie Pauwels. Conway focuses on the digital regulation practice with a particular focus on online media risks and emerging technology. Cavan Fabris advises on data privacy, cybersecurity and telecoms. The practice also includes Paul O’Hare, Louis Wihl and Hilary Atherton. Andrew Joint departed the team in 2024.

Dentons serves a diverse client base including leading IT firms, social media companies, and large technology groups, offering expertise across commercial agreements, M&A, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and dispute resolution. The team is well-regarded for its strengths in regulatory compliance, data privacy, protection, and managing crisis situations. Leadership is split between Jennifer Cass, who was recently promoted to partner, Antonis Patrikios, and Tristan Jonckheer. Dubai-based Henrietta Baker focuses on technology and telecoms transactions, strategic sourcing, and commercial contracts. Sarah Lima brings significant experience in outsourcing is a key member. Garrett Hayes joined the practice in September 2024, enhancing the practice further. Andy Lucas departed the firm in November 2024.

Combining expertise across a number of departments, Mishcon de Reya LLP offers its clients an all-round service encompassing data protection, cybersecurity and data science. Jeremy Hertzog, an IP litigator who advises clients on multi-jurisdictional license disputes and, obtaining and defencing injunctions, leads the team. Adam Rose heads the data group, with expertise in data protection and the freedom of information law. Other key team members include Simon Leaf, who advises clients on technology transactions, and James Boyle who is a specialist in technology and cybersecurity. The team has grown extensively this year, with promotions to partner including Hugo Christie, Stuart Lester, and Eloise Harding, all in early 2025. New additions to the team include Nick Allan, Robert Griffiths, Toby McCrindle, as well as both Angela Fox and Wessen Jazrawi.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s technology team operates across disruptive technologies, AI, digital infrastructure, gaming, and space technology. The group is co-led by Sean Murphy, global head of fintech, and Oliver Stacey. Murphy advises on fintech rollouts as well as public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity buyouts, and growth equity deals. Stacey focuses on corporate matters in tech, media, and communications, including joint ventures, and commercial contracts. James Russell leads the commercial and outsourcing practice, advising clients such as banks, Islamic financial institutions, software providers, and asset managers on outsourcing, IT, and IP law. Mark Maurice and Jessica Melville were promoted to partner in January 2025. Kirsty Harrower joined as partner in the same month.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s practice spans an array of TMT work including digital connectivity, telecoms, technology suppliers and mass action defence cases. Leading the team is David Barker who focuses on contentious data protection litigation and Right to Be Forgotten claims. The firm also includes Jonathan Kirsop, a data protection and technology specialist, Diane Mullenex who focuses on the global gaming and gambling practice, and Lauro Fava, a dually-qualified partner in the UK and EU. Nicole Livesey and Stuart Davey are also key members of the practice. Andrew McMillan left the team in 2024.

Covering the entire scope of TMT matters and maintaining a strong reputation in the field, RPC advises clients from major global electronics firms to leading social media platforms. The team specialises in technology and outsourcing work for companies, and handles technology and class action disputes in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Practice head Jeremy Drew works with clients on contentious and advisory work, while Oliver Bray supports entities on global regulation compliance, AI content issues and all other aspects of TMT. Other key members of the team include Caroline Tuck who specialises in outsourcing litigation, and David Cran who focuses on technology disputes. The team grew this year with the additions of Alastair Mitton and Andrew McMillan. Meanwhile, Tania Williams left in June 2024.

Taylor Wessing LLP’s TMT group combines commercial, IP, data, and venture capital expertise to advise clients across the technology, media, and telecoms space. Co-head Graham Hann, who also leads on games and interactive entertainment matters, counsels on tech-focused commercial agreements and data strategy. Mike Washbrook handles complex patent disputes, particularly in the telecoms and tech sectors. Sian Skelton frequently supports US-based startups scaling into the UK and Europe, especially on data privacy and regulatory issues. Adam Rendle assists major media and content platforms on copyright, advertising compliance, and intermediary liability. Venture capital specialist Josef Fuss joined the team as a partner and Xuyang Zhu was promoted to partner, while Mark Owen has retired.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s cross-practice TMT team combines resources across a number of their core practices to advise their clients on a range of matters. Leading the team is Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta, who focuses on IT and outsourcing transactions in financial services, transport and retail and consumer sectors. Joining him is Natalie Trainor who assists clients on technology and infrastructure deals, Richard Bonnar who supports on complex government transformational and infrastructure programmes, and David Berry who acts opposite technology suppliers. Natalie Moreno left the firm in July 2024, while Marlon Cohen re-joined the firm, advising clients on advertising, media, and sports related incidents.

Covington & Burling LLP fields a multidisciplinary technology group with notable strength at the intersection of regulatory law, data, and digital innovation. The practice is jointly led from London by Daniel Pavin, who is increasingly recognised for his work on commercial transactions in the tech and digital health sectors, and Lisa Peets, who supports on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including emerging laws around online platforms and digital services. The team is also active in contentious matters, data compliance, and large-scale commercial tech projects spanning content, infrastructure, and software.

The practice at Paul Hastings LLP is led by Jason Raeburn, a specialist in advising technology companies on IP issues and disputes. The team work with a number of technology sector clients, advising them on new cutting-edge technology. Alex Morgan joined the team in December 2024, bringing with him an expertise in IP litigation and complex disputes. The team also includes Anu Balasubramanian who handles cross-border technology deals.

Shoosmiths LLP continually advises on a broad range of technology matters, including AI, blockchain, fintech, and wireless communication. Joe Stephenson leads the practice with a focus on large-scale IT procurement and outsourcing. Alex Kirkhope and Craig Armstrong remain key contacts for technology and commercial work. Recent hires include Kurt Ma in January 2025 and Mark Churchman in February 2025, while departures include Sam Tyfield and Victoria Bentley.

Squire Patton Boggs offers cross-practice expertise to a diverse client base spanning the media, tech, and telecoms sectors. The group is jointly led by Andrew Wilkinson , Francesco Liberatore and David Naylor. Wilkinson brings deep experience in cloud infrastructure, complex licensing arrangements and IP-led system implementations across multiple jurisdictions. Liberatore, who is qualified in both the UK and Italy, routinely advises on regulatory and competition issues in the telecoms space, including for digital operators. Naylor focuses on supporting high-growth and disruptive companies navigating commercial and strategic challenges. Robert Lister joined the team from Ropes & Gray LLP in August 2024.

Bates Wells covers a full array of TMT matters, advising clients on commercial contracts, employment-related matters in the gig economy, sponsor license issues, and sector-specific compliance issues. Clients include international technology firms, with the practice routinely helping them with matters regarding outsourcing and trade marks. Leading the team is Richard Marke, who assists IT customers in a range of sectors on acquiring technology products, while other key members of the team include Chetal Patel, Paul Jennings, and Eleonor Duhs.

Brown Rudnick LLP advises clients across the tech sector on a wide mix of matters, from joint ventures and strategic partnerships to digital platforms, cloud-based solutions, and outsourcing arrangements. Neil Foster, who heads the team, acts on a range of commercial and corporate transactions, with a focus on venture capital and private equity. Tim Davison regularly assists clients with complex cross-border commercial deals. Recent additions to the team include Matthew Edwards, who joined from Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2025, and Angus Ford, who arrived from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in December 2024.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers broad expertise across AI, regulatory compliance, outsourcing, and commercial agreements. Simon Gamlin leads the technology practice, guiding clients through a variety of deals such as ERP implementations, software licensing, system integration, and e-commerce projects. Craig Rogers and Simon Lightman are recognised for their strong capabilities in IT outsourcing and related commercial arrangements. Mark Chester is also a key member of the team, with experience in the data centre sector.

Gowling WLG deals with a variety of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters, with an experienced dispute resolution practice. Jocelyn Paulley heads the team, with a specialism in non-contentious technology matters. In London, the practice includes Matt Hervey, who leads the AI division, and Alexandra Brodie, an experienced litigator in the telecoms sector.

Joining the rankings this year, the Milbank TMT team are particularly experienced in technology disputes. Julian Stait leads the TMT team. Joining him is Tom Canning who specialises in IT litigation and arbitration. The practice is hailed as providing a 'very good level of expertise'.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles multi-jurisdictional, high-value technology transactions and outsourcing matters. The firm offers a full spectrum of TMT expertise and is under joint leadership of Steven Farmer, who advises on M&A and investment deals, and Lee Rubin who focuses on complex technology transactions. Recent team hires include the addition of Laurence Lieberman, who joined as a partner from Taylor Wessing LLP in November 2024.

Specialising in technology-heavy corporate transactions, Wedlake Bell LLP advises a range of corporate clients and start-ups. Practice head Mark Tasker is a highly experienced transactional adviser noted for his track record in tech sector M&A. Other key figures include tech and digital head, Michael Gardner, who assists clients on intellectual property matters and commercial, contractual, reputation management, and IT disputes; Adam Betts, a general specialist in the TMT field; and Esther Gunaratnam, who works on all aspects of IP. Stephen Callender is also a key member of the team.