Information Technology
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
Contact number
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Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its expertise in a range of areas, including cloud computing and outsourcing for high-profile public and private sector clients. The firm remains a top choice for high-value purchaser-focused matters. It frequently handles contentious IT issues and acts for clients in a range of industries, including financial services, government, transport and telecommunications.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised Chesnara on the appointment of a replacement pension servicing platform provider for its Countrywide Assured and Sanlam Life and Pension books.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have my back and will drop things to deal with any urgent query I have. They make you feel valued and that your urgent query is not an inconvenience to them."
"Addleshaws have a detailed understanding of the many facets of the IT sector, and the lawyers consistently demonstrate their expertise in handling complex negotiations and contracting arrangements."
"I find Addleshaws has consistently the best IT law team in the North West in terms of depth of expertise, experience and exposure to the most complex work."
"The firm is knowledgeable in the subject matter area."
"The team have my back and will drop things to deal with any urgent query I have. They make you feel valued and that your urgent query is not an inconvenience to them."
"Addleshaws have a detailed understanding of the many facets of the IT sector, and the lawyers consistently demonstrate their expertise in handling complex negotiations and contracting arrangements."
"I find Addleshaws has consistently the best IT law team in the North West in terms of depth of expertise, experience and exposure to the most complex work."
"The firm is knowledgeable in the subject matter area."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Bentham advises public and private sector customers on outsourcings and systems procurement, and is particularly focused on cloud-based arrangements and enterprise resource planning platforms.
"Paul is an engaging and knowledgeable lawyer who is very easy to work with."
"Paul has become the go-to adviser for the most complex, important IT/outsourcing work. He is technically excellent, and relentless in delivering successful outcomes for his clients."
Claire Edwards is a specialist in IT procurement and data protection compliance, and leads the firm's global information law practice. She counts numerous household-name companies among her clients.
"Claire has encyclopedic knowledge. She is commercial and pragmatic in her approach. She is able to deliver advice that my internal stakeholders recognise as being sensible and invaluable."
"Claire is pragmatic, commercial and able to break down complex issues."
"Claire is very knowledgeable in the data protection field. She is very aware of what the business needs and always aims to incorporate that into her advice."
Nadine Waters assists with major procurement and outsourcing projects. She has recently advised large corporate customers in financial services and utilities on their IT arrangements.
"Nadine is very commercial. She is a great negotiator who gets the best position for the client."
"Nadine is technically strong and also a strong contract negotiator."
Phil McGough comes recommended for systems development and implementation as well as outsourcing and cloud arrangements. Recent work includes acting for clients in the financial services sector.
"Phil is a tremendously experienced IT and outsourcing lawyer. He remains dedicated to operating at the very edge of new technology, and is a genuine deal maker and thought leader."