Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance is celebrated for its combination of corporate and commercial resources with up-to-the-minute technology expertise. The firm is recommended for system and service agreements of all kinds, for IT restructuring projects and also for matters relating to M&A and data protection. The team leverages its deep experience to assist a variety of companies, ranging from financial services, energy to automotive clients.
Strengths
"Clifford Chance is very well-equipped to handle complex matters. Its professionalism and work is of the highest of standard."
"The team is highly responsive, engaged and resourceful in every aspect of the transactions. Clifford Chance's ability to handle these matters is a game-changer for our organisation."
"Clifford Chance has a strong ability to handle complex outsourcing contract matters and associated dispute issues."
"Clifford Chance's engagement is always very clear, professional and punctual, even relating to complex issues requiring a bespoke approach."
"Clifford Chance has well-trained legal negotiators able to navigate complex matters with ease and bring negotiations to an efficient conclusion."
Work Highlights
Clifford Chance LLP advised FIS on its outsourcing transaction with Franklin Resources Inc. This included regulatory advice, negotiating IP arrangements and addressing data protection issues.
Notable Practitioners
André Duminy heads Clifford Chance's outsourcing team. He is recommended for his commercial sensibility in advising clients in BPO and ITO transactions. "André is an excellent legal adviser." "André is the best lawyer I work with. He is technically very strong, and is both extremely good at managing senior board members and conducting negotiations." "André is an excellent lawyer."
Zayed Al Jamil advises financial services clients on a range of technology matters, including procurement agreements and outsourcings. He is recognised for his knowledge of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence. "Zayed is great to work with because he is very commercial, pragmatic and experienced. His understanding and guidance is invaluable." "Zayed's experience in private practice and in-house provides real commercial awareness. Zayed is a business adviser, as well as an outstanding lawyer." "Zayed is an expert in the field of outsourcing and contract negotiation."