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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.  

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steve Holmes
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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.

He is responsive and practical.

Steve is a world-leading lawyer in the technology outsourcing space.

Steve has excellent subject matter expertise. He is excellent at project management and provides clear strategic advice.

Sue McLean
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Sue McLean
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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, AI and blockchain technology.

Sue is highly personable, pragmatic and gets the job done.

Sue is a complete superstar. She has deep technology law expertise combined with a pragmatic commercial focus, candour and importantly, good humour.

Sue is approachable, pragmatic and understands business priorities.

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Baker McKenzie

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Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Steve Holmes
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Sue McLean
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Sue McLean
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