Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0141) 567 8400Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons continues to enjoy a stellar reputation in the market. The tech practice draws on a bench of experienced lawyers who are able to handle high-profile procurement and outsourcing work in the education, financial services, energy and retail sectors. It has additional expertise in data protection and fintech, and a formidable litigation arm for complex contract disputes.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Smart Data Foundry on the development of a suite of contracts that it used to commercialise and licence datasets developed by its team of data scientists.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have been very helpful in distilling information into formats we can share with the business."
"The support provided is always commercial, pragmatic and tailored to our business requirements."
"The Pinsent Masons team are at the forefront of key legal and market developments in the IP, commercial and technology spaces."
"Pinsent Masons are good at tackling new and complex areas of law and reducing them into clear, well-structured and actionable advice."
"The team has huge technical expertise and is able to bring clarity to the most complex circumstances."
"They have been very helpful in distilling information into formats we can share with the business."
"The support provided is always commercial, pragmatic and tailored to our business requirements."
"The Pinsent Masons team are at the forefront of key legal and market developments in the IP, commercial and technology spaces."
"Pinsent Masons are good at tackling new and complex areas of law and reducing them into clear, well-structured and actionable advice."
"The team has huge technical expertise and is able to bring clarity to the most complex circumstances."
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Dunn leads Pinsent Masons' financial services technology practice and is a specialist in outsourcing in the financial services sector. She regularly works with banks and insurance companies and also leads the firm's fintech work.
Chris Martin comes recommended in particular for his experience helping universities and energy companies procure systems and services to update their digital estates and deploy connected technologies.
"Chris is a very strong lawyer."
Matthew Godfrey-Faussett has a wealth of experience in IT contracts of all kinds and regularly acts on behalf of large telecommunications and financial services institutions.
"Matthew has huge experience with risk appetite and the way we work. He really is an extension of our legal support. Nothing is too small for him. His service is great."
Joanne McIntosh assists clients in a range of sectors, with a particular focus on higher education and financial services. She advises on the procurement of IT services, often with reference to competitive dialogue procedure and financial services regulation.
"She is fantastic. What is great is that she is practical. She really knows the market and knows to reach compromise that works for everyone. Joanne is super responsive and comes back quickly."
"Joanne has excellent technical ability but is also very personable and easy to deal with. She always knows the answer."
Kathryn Wynn is an expert in data protection and privacy, taking in compliance and the data implications of cross-border information sharing and corporate deals. Her clients tend to be fintechs and financial services institutions.
"Kathryn has fantastic knowledge of key issues. She is knowledgeable and great at connecting people to help clients understand industry and peer positions."