
Information Technology
UK Guide 2026 : Midlands
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Work Highlights
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DLA Piper negotiated key agreements for the National Energy System Operator Limited regarding transitional agreements and multiple agreements with third-party providers.
Strengths
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DLA Piper offers commercial and pragmatic advice.
Information Technology respondentUKWhat sets them apart in the industry is their deep, hands-on understanding of technology.
Information Technology respondentUKThey are a really good team that provides high-quality, consistent and pragmatic advice.
Information Technology respondentUKThe advice is always clear, quick and grounded in how things work.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Gareth Stokes
Gareth Stokes has significant experience in the negotiation of outsourcings, licence agreements of all kinds and application development projects. Much of his work has international dimensions. Gareth proactively looks for ways to drive value for our business.
Information Technology respondentUKGareth stands out through his consistently high standard of service, sharp commercial awareness and forward-looking vision.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Michael Stead
Michael Stead is a tech sector specialist and works on high-value digital transformation, outsourcing, AI and data privacy matters. He brings a calm, methodical approach to intricate regulatory and technical issues, breaking them down into clear, manageable components.
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Gareth Stokes
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Michael Stead
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DLA Piper LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Europe 2026
Practice area: Information Technology
Location: Sweden
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 3 Europe 2026
Practice area: Information Technology
Location: Denmark
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 1 Band 1
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