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Linklaters

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Linklaters boasts a full-service offering, combining a dynamic technology practice with magic circle financial services and capital markets expertise. Linklaters has extensive knowledge of IT systems, as used by retailers, energy companies and government departments. The team is able to offer comprehensive advice on the regulatory and legislative environment surrounding new technologies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Schroders, an asset manager, on the long-term outsourcing of technology and related services to a joint venture with Phoenix Group Holdings.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters provides detailed and comprehensive answers.

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  • They have a good understanding of market trends and are able to provide helpful advice on how to structure arrangements both from a commercial and a regulatory perspective.

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  • Linklaters are great to work with. The lawyers are collaborative, knowledgeable and pragmatic. They have a positive, get-it-done attitude, even during difficult stages.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Cumbley
    Richard Cumbley

    Richard Cumbley

    Richard Cumbley leads the Linklaters technology practice, advising on all manner of IT projects and associated regulatory compliance. He has an impressive client following in the retail and technology industries.

    • He is extremely practical.

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    • Richard is very good.

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  • Marly Didizian
    Marly Didizian

    Marly Didizian

    Marly Didizian heads Linklaters' sourcing team. She advises on high-value procurement and outsourcing matters of all kinds. Much of her work is in sectors with complex and strictly enforced data provisions, such as consumer goods, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

    • Marly is very intuitive and really helped us understand what we needed as a business. She uses that intuition to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

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  • Georgina Kon
    Georgina Kon

    Georgina Kon

    Georgina Kon has notable expertise in commercial technology and outsourcing matters. She advises leading corporates on a variety of issues, including collaboration agreements, digital transformations and generative AI contracts.

    • Georgina is an exceptional lawyer. She has a very good understanding of the relevant technical, commercial and regulatory issues, and is able to provide both tactical and strategic legal advice.

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    • She delivers superb work and gives accessible, clear and pragmatic advice. Her manner is always positive with a can-do attitude that instils calm and confidence.

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    • She is super, super-bright in her area and comes across clearly. Georgina is not afraid to get us the best deal possible and really fight our corner.

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