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Chambers Review

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Information Technology - North West

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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

Information Technology respondent
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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 respondent
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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
S
Lee Brierley
S
Senior Statespeople

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.

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Peter Brook
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Peter Brook
2
Band 2
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
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Sarah Bell
2
Band 2
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
U
David Booth
U
Up and Coming

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.

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.

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 Ross
Naomi Ross
Associates to watch

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.

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

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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Information Technology
Lee Brierley
S
Lee Brierley
S
Senior Statespeople
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Peter Brook
2
Peter Brook
2
Band 2
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Sarah Bell
2
Sarah Bell
2
Band 2
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David Booth
U
David Booth
U
Up and Coming
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Naomi Ross
Naomi Ross
Associates to watch
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