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Law firm specialised in Technology - CMS in the UK

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly well regarded for work in the heavily regulated sectors of life sciences, healthcare, financial services and utilities, advising on matters such as software liability, big data and cloud hosting. The firm acts for sizeable global IT providers in addition to a range of substantial IT consumers. It is frequently instructed on high-value disputes. CMS has significant international reach enables comprehensive support on transformational projects for multinational businesses.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised on and negotiated a USD2.8 billion ten-year strategic cloud and data deal between Microsoft and the London Stock Exchange Group.

Strengths

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CMS understand our business and provide practical advice. They have international capabilities and understand jurisdictional challenges.

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CMS bring deep experience of market practice and what other, similar organisations are doing and experiencing. This helps us anticipate issues and 'see around corners'.

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CMS has deep knowledge and high capability. The lawyers are adaptable, personable and great to work with.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
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I am deeply impressed by the breadth and depth of support we receive from CMS. They provide support for highly complex commercial transactions involving cloud computing and AI solutions.

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CMS go beyond mere technical advice and offer genuine general counsel on complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Stevens
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Ian Stevens
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Band 2
Ian Stevens leads the firm's fintech group and is well known for his customer-focused work in regulated sectors such as utilities and financial services. He advises clients on outsourcing arrangements for infrastructure and IT services.

Ian understands his clients in the widest sense, and works for them to achieve a result.

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Sam De Silva
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Sam De Silva
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Band 3
Sam De Silva advises on cloud models of all kinds and associated cybersecurity and data protection provisions. Recent work includes payments solution procurement for retailers and financial institutions, and advice on the provision of data analysis software for the health sector.

Sam is a great partner to work with. He understands our needs and works with us on budget.

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Dominic Dryden
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Dominic Dryden
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Band 4
Dominic Dryden is an experienced technology outsourcing lawyer. He assists prominent consumer-facing companies with IT and business process outsourcing.

Dominic is an exceptional partner who is a proactive solutions-focused adviser. He helps the wider business navigate complexity and ambiguity.

Dominic has a deep understanding of our business and requirements. He is pragmatic, collaborative and accessible.

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Matthew Bennett
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Matthew Bennett
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Band 4
Matthew Bennett focuses his practice on tech outsourcing transactions. He is recognised for his customer-side work for household-name clients.

Matthew is really good: a genuine thought leader.

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Ian Stevens
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Ian Stevens
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Sam De Silva
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Sam De Silva
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Band 3
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Dominic Dryden
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Dominic Dryden
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Matthew Bennett
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Matthew Bennett
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Band 4
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