About

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We have a longstanding experience working with innovative technology clients and a range of high growth businesses driving digital transformation in their industries. 

Our expert technology team support clients across a range of areas from sourcing funding and securing investments to acquisition strategies, commercial and regulatory, protecting intellectual property, monetising data and employment matters - including advising senior executives and shareholders.

More specifically, we have deep expertise advising clients on matters such as software, hardware, maintenance and support contracts, escrow, cloud solutions and NFC (near field communication) agreements. We also work closely with organisations on prepayment, smart meter and online payment and processing systems.

We are embedded in the technology ecosystem in the UK and internationally, supporting incubators and innovation hubs, fast growth companies and investment funds. 

We have extensive experience helping businesses looking to expand internationally or advising technology businesses in other countries looking to set up in the UK. We also regularly support on issues such as protecting IP or commercial disputes in other jurisdictions. 

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - South West

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashfords is highly rated for its in-depth knowledge of the technology sector and its work on a wide range of matters, including cloud computing, broadband and data protection. It acts for a broad spread of clients, ranging from public sector bodies to major technology corporates. The firm has significant experience across a diverse array of sectors, including utilities, fintech, education and retail.

Work Highlights

  • Ashfords advised the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board on an Application Development Agreement regarding the development and supply of a Dairy Mobility App. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Suzie Miles
2
Suzie Miles
2
Band 2

Suzie Miles advises corporate customers and tech sector suppliers on the full range of contract design, implementation and post-contractual revision. She has additional expertise of complex exit arrangements and tech sector investment rounds.

We have received very good support from Suzie.

David Varney
3
David Varney
3
Band 3

David Varney is well versed advising on outsourcing and customer agreements, as well as data protection issues.

David and his team are helpful and know a lot about the start-up ecosystem

David was excellent to work with.

David is a long-standing tech solicitor who knows his stuff.

David is a specialist and can give you different ways of looking at things.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ashfords LLP

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South West

Information Technology

Suzie Miles
2
Suzie Miles
2
Band 2
David Varney
3
David Varney
3
Band 3

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