Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's IT & Outsourcing practice remains one the largest and premier practices and continues to be a major global hub of Baker McKenzie's global technology practice with many international projects led from there.
The team have a deep understanding of new technologies and are sought out to advise clients on their most strategic and cutting edge projects. Our expertise in these areas means we can help clients approach these projects in a practical, informed, way.
We advise on a broad range of strategic outsourcing deals including IT, cloud services, telecoms, HR, finance, BPO, pensions administration and advertising for a broad range of clients. The team has a market leading digital practice, advising global players on their most strategic ventures and helping them navigate digital transformation.
The size of the practice means that we have specialist experience across a range of industry sectors including telecoms, Financial Services/ FinTech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, EMI and consumer products. This, coupled with our global reach, means that we provide pragmatic advice to our clients across a range of industries, be it for development of a new service, expansion into a new country or in respect of global sourcing and other deals.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's top-tier team is able to offer rounded advice to customers and service providers. It acts for household-name corporates and cutting-edge start-ups, drawing upon the firm's comprehensive understanding of the technical and commercial issues affecting businesses in all sectors of the economy. It frequently advises telecoms giants on IT arrangements vital to their operations. It is also well versed in handling contentious matters arising from disputes between suppliers and customers.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie continues to act for Colt on the acquisition of Lumen Technologies'Europe, Middle East and Africa business for USD1.8 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie provides sensible and practical advice that is founded on extensive knowledge."
"The team is very good at handling a broad range of work."
"The team is precise in its answers."
"Baker McKenzie provides sensible and practical advice that is founded on extensive knowledge."
"The team is very good at handling a broad range of work."
"The team is precise in its answers."
Notable Practitioners
Harry Small is a highly respected practitioner with a depth of experience in licensing, disputes and renegotiations. He offers particular expertise in outsourcing.
Steve Holmes leads Baker McKenzie's technology and communications practice, and is highly sought after by customers and providers of IT services to counsel on digital transformation projects and software licensing.
"Steve is very smart and a class act"
Sue McLean advises an enviable client roster including Silicon Valley technology companies, professional advisers and multinational customers on sourcing and implementation arrangements. She is an expert on fintech, AIand blockchain technology.
"Sue is very business-minded. She is particularly skilled at producing advice that is practical to implement and works for the business."
"Sue is very commercial and helpful."
"Sue McLean is a thought leader."