Technology & Outsourcing
Our European technology and outsourcing practice advises both IT
and technology users and suppliers including Government
departments, financial and insurance institutions, global
corporations and emerging SMEs. Our core services include advising
on Binding Corporate Rules, clean technology, communications,
mobile payments and technology,
Cloud computing,
Data security law and breach action,
technology and outsourcing disputes,
e-commerce, Freedom of information, satellite technology,
Digital media,
Outsourcing and offshoring,
Privacy & information, procurement, commercial
agreements and contracts.
As much of our work is of an European
and international nature, we have one of the largest teams of
technology lawyers in Europe. We have 20 partners and a total of
over 50 specialist technology lawyers based in our Brussels,
Düsseldorf, Hamburg,
London,
Manchester,
Munich,
Palo
Alto and Paris offices
- with further support in other European countries through our
Ecomlex alliance.
Our work
We have acted on some of the
largest and most innovative technology deals of recent years. In
total we have advised on deals worth in excess of £6 billion. We
are also recognised as one of the leading technology practices with
top tier rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
Many of our lawyers are recognised as leading individuals in their
respective fields and one of our core strengths is our deep
understanding of the technology and communications industries.
A number of our team have
backgrounds in the industry and most have been seconded to clients
for extended periods of time. This means we have a detailed
understanding of the commercial issues behind technology, telecoms
and outsourcing transactions and can immediately highlight any
potential pitfalls or issues.
Our technology practice
works closely with experts in corporate, finance,
tax,
competition/anti-trust,
employment and
pensions, financial services,
real
estate, IP and regulatory.
Notable deals
- Advising Motorola Inc and
Motorola Mobility in its defence of a claim brought by an operating
partner involving services in multiple jurisdictions in EMEA and
the Americas. The dispute involved complex accounting,
jurisdictional, tax, insolvency and software
issues.
- Advising Accenture on a
wide range of IT supplier contracts and projects
- Advising Sophos on its
'Trusted Advisor' programme
- Advising McAfee on its
new European cloud computing service for cyber and data
security
- Advising Ernst & Young
Global Services on a range of IT and commercial
issues
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We are a leader in the technology and
outsourcing field and have a practical, responsive
and innovative approach to get the deal done.
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