Information Technology

Eversheds Sutherland is renowned for its high-quality advice to household-name companies on the full span of IT matters. The team offers a wide range of expertise, with particularly thorough grounding in outsourcing, software development, international data protection and security, and systems implementation.

"Eversheds Sutherland are brilliant at the classic big-company IT work."

"Eversheds always seem to understand complex issues and are able to assist with any questions we raise. They make me feel like an important client. They have been able to advise us on market position."

"I was shocked by how quickly they got up to speed with the services and the intricacy of what was being asked. By the end of the negotiation it felt like they had worked in the field for years."

"Eversheds were available when required and often at short notice to support. They were great value for money and delivered the desired outcome in line with expected costs."

"They are always available and happy to help."

Eversheds Sutherland advised a FTSE 100 financial services client on renegotiating licensing arrangements with a global technology supplier.

James Hyde is a contentious IT expert. His expertise spans a range of types of disputes, such as ICT outsourcing, systems procurement, software licensing, system outages, and claims arising from security breaches, as well as network infrastructure, service provision and telecoms regulatory investigations. "James is commercially minded, pragmatic and a team player." "James shows great commercial awareness and always thinks of the client first. He is a well-organised and calm team leader who manages large teams smoothly and with good humour." "James is quick to respond and provides connections to team members who can support."

James Ruane is an experienced principal associate in the firm's technology team. He has expertise in technology matters, with a focus on outsourcing and data protection matters. "James is great to work with. He is always knowledgeable, commercial and helpful." "James is fantastic to work with. His knowledge of financial services and tech is excellent. He is also pragmatic and understands our business. He is a rising star." "James has provided excellent client service and is an experienced and knowledgeable guide to material outsourcing requirements." "I enjoyed working with James, and his insight into legal drafting was first class."