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DLA Piper LLP

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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DLA Piper LLP

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper enjoys a deep bench of specialised lawyers able to perform strongly on a wide range of matters, including tech sector disputes and contentious negotiations, cloud computing and the IT implications of M&A transactions. A network of global offices ensures the firm is able to handle significant cross-border matters, and it is well placed to assist start-ups and early-stage companies with their growth strategies. It is also accomplished at helping established companies make technology-related efficiency gains.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper supported Wickes on its strategic partnerships as part of its digital transformation programme.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are extremely responsive, really commercially aware and pragmatic. The team pays great attention to detail and to new regulation and how to address it.

    Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

  • We appreciate their insights on what is market and what is appropriate to push or not push for in a negotiation.

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  • DLA's strengths are its global footprint and its ability to understand your business.

    Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

  • The lawyers are pragmatic around the commercial elements of the contract. In addition, they have a strong understanding of key issues versus what would be nice to have in a contract.

    Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

  • DLA has an unsurpassed depth of experience in complex commercial negotiations. They have seen and tackled nearly everything, and any novel issue is met with exceptional creativity and pragmatism.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kit Burden
    Kit Burden

    Kit Burden

    Kit Burden advises tech giants and their multinational customers on the implementation of transformational projects. Many of his instructions concern complex procurement processes with multiple bidders for various bundles within any given project.

    • Kit always delivers a top tier service - both legally and commercially.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

    • Kit is a terrific asset. He is a true pleasure to work with. He meshes well with our teams on both the legal and business sides, and he is always responsive and commercially-minded.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

    • Kit provides invaluable support.

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  • Mark O'Conor
    Mark O'Conor

    Mark O'Conor

    Mark O'Conor is a noted authority on cloud solutions and associated regulation. His practice also includes work relating to artificial intelligence, digital transformation and open source software.

    • Mark is good.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK
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  • Anthony Day
    Anthony Day

    Anthony Day

    Anthony Day handles complex outsourcing projects for large corporates, often working in regulated industries. He is recommended for his expertise in BPO and cloud migration matters.

    • Anthony is good at giving a degree of comfort in a deal. The speed with which he reviews matters is quite amazing.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

    • Anthony has fantastic knowledge and awareness of the market.

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