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Fieldfisher

Information Technology

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Fieldfisher

Rankings

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Information Technology - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher offers expertise across the full span of IT work, including cutting-edge areas such as AI and facial recognition. The firm regularly receives complex and international instructions for technology transactions and associated data privacy compliance. It advises large corporate customers and innovative suppliers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher advised the National Bank of Kuwait on a range of IT projects and outsourcings, including risk tools, on-boarding platforms and data centres.

Strengths

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  • They have a strong commercial awareness. They are not just legal advisers - they are business partners.

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  • The lawyers are seriously intelligent. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They have a great mix of skill and experience.

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  • Fieldfisher has deep industry knowledge. The lawyers are able to give a seamless service of this knowledge across different sectors and jurisdictions.

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  • They really tailor their approach to the requirements of our business and have excellent complementary expertise in our sector.

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  • Fieldfisher's lawyers are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rob Sheldon
    Rob Sheldon

    Rob Sheldon

    Rob Sheldon advises on procurement and outsourcing agreements of all kinds, and is particularly commended for his knowledge of SaaS agreements and data privacy compliance.

    • Rob is a fantastic person to work with. He is highly responsive, works to time and budget, and is always pragmatic.

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    • He is incredibly experienced, smart and super-responsive. Rob is commercial, pragmatic, and gets things done. He cares about the outcome and is a total pleasure to deal with.

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    • Rob is a brilliant client partner. I trust him implicitly.

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  • Sam Jardine
    Sam Jardine

    Sam Jardine

    Sam Jardine is a well-known technology lawyer, well versed in software contract negotiation, outsourcing and procurement deals. He offers further knowledge in data protection-related matters.

    • He consistently provides clear and pragmatic advice, balancing legal rigour with a strong understanding of our commercial business.

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    • Sam is one of the best external counsels I work with. He wears his technical excellence lightly, communicates in a highly effective manner, and his advice is grounded in years of experience.

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