Chambers Review
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TMT: Information Technology - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is a top choice for international clients in the IT sector. The law firm has an impressive network across Europe, with key offices in the UK, France, Germany and Italy for IT and media matters, and further strength in Belgium. It handles matters relating to M&A, outsourcing and disputes across Europe. The lawyers also assist with regulatory and litigious matters, as well as content deals across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is increasingly active in the AI space. DLA Piper has further activity in advertising, broadcasting and gaming issues. The law firm additionally acts for telecoms operators on regulatory and contractual matters, with particular strength in Italy and the UK.
Notable practitioners
London-based Nick Fitzpatrick and Mark O'Conor are co-chairs for this area, respectively heading the firm's global media, sport and entertainment practice and its technology practice. Mike Conradi co-chairs the firm's international telecoms practice.