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DLA Piper LLP

Information Technology

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Chambers Review

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Information Technology - North West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper acts for an impressive range of domestic and international clients across the range of IT matters such as outsourcing, procurement and complex service transitions. The firm stands out for its public sector work and is able to leverage its huge global network to assist with cross-border matters. DLA Piper is frequently instructed by major government institutions for large outsourcing projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Co-operative Bank on a strategic transition of IT infrastructure services between IBM and Kyndryl as part of the bank's digital transformation strategy.

Strengths

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  • The depth of knowledge really sets DLA apart from its competition. We have full comfort and security that we are in good hands getting solid advice from DLA.

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  • DLA Piper spends a lot of time understanding our business to enable them to represent us most effectively during contractual negotiations while protecting the business from legal risk.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • DLA has pragmatic and practically-minded lawyers, who always have an eye on detail without over-engineering.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • The firm is superb technically and a trusted partner. The lawyers listen and pay close attention to our requirements and deliver exceptional tailored solutions on time.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • DLA Piper has an in-depth understanding of the industry. The lawyers have strong negotiation skills and an ability to find pragmatic solutions to both business and legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lee Brierley
    Lee Brierley

    Lee Brierley

    Lee Brierley is recognised as a leading IT procurement/outsourcing practitioner acting for sophisticated clients in the public and private sectors on complex technology matters.

    • Lee is very commercial and pragmatic. He is a subject matter expert in the area and has a good understanding of our business.

      Information Technology respondentUK
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  • Peter Brook
    Peter Brook

    Peter Brook

    Peter Brook acts for central government departments and NHS trusts on all manner of transformational IT projects involving software, hardware, cloud and internet-based solutions.
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  • Sarah Bell
    Sarah Bell

    Sarah Bell

    Sarah Bell is a seasoned IT practitioner with strong experience in the negotiation of procurement and outsourcing agreements of all kinds on behalf of corporate public and private sector customers.

    • Sarah provides excellent client service.

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  • David Booth
    David Booth

    David Booth

    David Booth is deeply experienced in complex technology procurement matters as well as in contract negotiations. He can advise clients on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

    • David is an excellent lawyer and leader of a fantastic team of commercially astute and technically competent experts.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • David has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry and is a strong negotiator. He is able to find pragmatic solutions to both commercial and legal issues.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • David has been an enormous support to us and his experience is invaluable. Without him we could not have achieved our goals.

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  • Naomi McHale
    Naomi McHale

    Naomi McHale

    Naomi Ross is recommended for her ability to assist clients with complex commercial technology projects and IT procurement.

    • Naomi shows in-depth industry knowledge and is able to quickly turn around complex and detailed sets of contractual documents in seemingly impossible time frames.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • She consistently delivers clear, commercially-minded advice that balances legal protection with business pragmatism, ensuring our contracts are robust.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Naomi is a brilliant legal partner. She is always on hand to assist at short notice providing truly exceptional legal support in a calm, assured and friendly manner.

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