Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Handelsbanken on a number of cloud service initiatives with major vendors such as Microsoft and Salesforce.
Strengths
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"The DLA Piper team is extremely diligent and detail-oriented whilst also remaining very commercial and practical."
"DLA Piper has excellent expertise."
"The DLA Piper team is proficient, professional and innovative."
"DLA Piper has an extremely strong and knowledgeable team. Their team has seen every type of scenario which gives you real confidence when working through issues with them."
"DLA Piper has an in-depth understanding of technology matters and therefore provides to-the-point advice on complex issues."
"The DLA Piper team is extremely diligent and detail-oriented whilst also remaining very commercial and practical."
"DLA Piper has excellent expertise."
"The DLA Piper team is proficient, professional and innovative."
"DLA Piper has an extremely strong and knowledgeable team. Their team has seen every type of scenario which gives you real confidence when working through issues with them."
"DLA Piper has an in-depth understanding of technology matters and therefore provides to-the-point advice on complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
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 is best in class in this area."
"Kit is a great lawyer. He understands the IT outsourcing industry very well and is able to advise his clients effectively. He has been super-responsive and ensures his availability when needed."
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.
"His expertise in commercial law, proficiency in legal tech, and exceptional client service is invaluable."
"Mark has a nice demeanour about him and knows his stuff."
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 a fabulous lawyer. He is extremely responsive, hugely commercial and very clear on the legal details. We appreciate the insight and expertise he brings to complex technology matters."
"He is very good at accommodating our needs in terms of timing and resources."
"He is responsive and works incredibly hard for us."
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