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Ashfords LLP

Information Technology

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Ashfords LLP

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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

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ashfords advised AI-powered subtitling and captioning platform CaptionHub on customer contract negotiations and updates to its standard customer terms.

Strengths

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  • They have a deep knowledge of the legal landscape and context and are very good at understanding the client's business, making them a perfect adviser to navigate sophisticated and complex matters.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • The team demonstrated a clear ability to navigate complex and sophisticated matters by presenting multiple angles and scenarios, ultimately providing well-considered and robust solutions.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • They demonstrate a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with confidence and clarity. Their advice is consistently well-structured, commercially informed and tailored to nuances.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • What sets their team apart is a combination of technical expertise, accessibility and genuine commitment to ecosystem building.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • Ashfords offers excellent advice with relevant industry experience in practice rather than just legal knowledge. It has a very quick response and turnaround time and easy to access partners.

    Information Technology respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Suzie Miles
    Suzie Miles

    Suzie Miles

    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.

    • She is very good and has developed a really interesting practice.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • I would recommend Suzie to anyone that needs advice on IT and payment service matters. She is service-minded, business-minded and has great commercial awareness.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Suzie provides great support.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Suzie is an outstanding individual and coordinator across her internal teams. She knows our business and ambitions intimately.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Suzie has excellent specialist knowledge in this sector.

      Information Technology respondentUK
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  • David Varney
    David Varney

    David Varney

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

    • David offers good service.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • He is technically very good.

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