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Bristows LLP

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Bristows LLP

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bristows has a comprehensive IT practice with powerful resources for major commercial transactions and complex litigation. It advises many of the world's leading technology companies, and also sophisticated blue-chip buyers of IT services. It is especially adept at providing counsel on the most current and cutting-edge issues in the technology space. Bristows houses experienced advisers on digital advertising and cloud computing matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bristows successfully defended the Disclosure and Barring Service from a delay claim by TCS concerning a failed IT project.

Strengths

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  • Bristows offers clear and practical advice, which is not limited purely to the legal issues presented but to the wider context of the transaction.

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  • The firm is business-focused, practical, tailors its output to client and has the understanding of key risks to provide unique creative legal solutions.

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  • Bristows is a trusted partner in negotiations.

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  • The team has excellent technical and industry knowledge which helps when negotiating a deal and drafting the appropriate agreements. They are very client-centric.

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  • Their key strengths are their dedication and focus on delivering value to their clients in everything they undertake. The firm is clear, honest, practical, highly experienced and business-focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anna Cook
    Anna Cook

    Anna Cook

    Anna Cook is recommended for high-stakes software licensing disputes. She also advises on contract risk and termination strategy.

    • Anna is a sector-leading expert in this field. Her knowledge is unsurpassed and the approach she brings is modern and client-focused.

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    • Anna is very affable. She accommodates clients' whims without any issue or difficulty and is good at translating any kind of complicated law or procedure into straightforward language.

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  • Toby Crick
    Toby Crick

    Toby Crick

    Toby Crick advises IT and telecommunications system providers and blue-chip corporates on all manner of technology-driven commercial and corporate transactions.

    • Toby provides a brilliant mix of deep legal expertise mixed with commercial astuteness and the right amount of pragmatism to get things done.

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    • Toby is very knowledgeable.

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  • Andrew Katz
    Andrew Katz

    Andrew Katz

    Andrew Katz comes highly recommended for complex technology and data protection matters. He is one of the world's leading legal experts on open source and open hardware licensing.

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  • Vikram Khurana
    Vikram Khurana

    Vikram Khurana

    Vikram Khurana is experienced in handling IT-focused transactions, particularly in relation to new areas of development such as digital health and artificial intelligence. Clients include companies within the media, financial services, healthcare and public sectors.

    • Vikram is highly skilled, experienced, and collaborative lawyer to work with. He can understand technical and business issues, and provides business focused legal advice and guidance.

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    • Vikram is very personable and willing to share his strong knowledge of the sector. He shows clear enthusiasm for new technologies.

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  • Adrian Sim
    Adrian Sim

    Adrian Sim

    Adrian Sim represents customers and vendors in complex IT and outsourcing matters, ranging from transformation projects and licensing agreements to technology procurement.

    • Adrian is extremely attentive, responsive and always focuses on the key matters for our organisation. He is a highly trusted adviser for our team.

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    • Adrian is an excellent lawyer with detailed knowledge of technology. He has a keen eye for detail and a very personable approach.

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    • Adrian is an amazing lawyer who gets issues quickly and can provide advice that works for our business and strategic goals.

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