Andy Lucas specialises in all aspects of non-contentious
computer law. He has acted for both suppliers and customers in
numerous large-scale software procurements, and is currently an
adviser to many government departments on some of their most high
profile technology implementations. This advice includes not only
the drafting and negotiation of agreements and schedules but also
expert advice on the implementation of the public procurement
regulations.
His practice includes a number of US/UK based software
companies, assisting with the legal issues that they face doing
business within the UK and European markets, the outsourcing of key
services, software development, partnering agreements, data
protection, IT security, penetration testing and digital rights
management.
Andy’s key areas of expertise include large public sector information technology contracts, public procurement law
including competitive dialogue, OGC best practices, technical
contract documentation, post implementation reviews, and strategic
support including supply strategy and contracting vehicles.
Andy has a background in IT, which enables him to combine legal,
technical and commercial understanding of the field, making him an
acute and reliable adviser. Clients describe him “as a pleasure to
work with” and he is rated as a formidable negotiator, and an
enormous asset to any commercial team.
Andy speaks on a variety of IT related topics including
“Software Licensing – What are you Trying to Achieve”; “Advanced IT
Security and the Law”; “Software Project Management” and “Websites
and the Disability Discrimination Act”. Andy was also the author of
the section on the Disability Discrimination Act and IT compliance
in Promoting Equality and Diversity: A Practitioner’s Guide (OUP
2008). He also contributes to professional and industry journals
such as “Computer Weekly”, “Supply Management” and is a member of
the Society for Computers and Law.