Information Technology
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
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(03700) 865600About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths’ IT & technology team has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s premier practices.
The team operates nationally and is one of the largest dedicated practices in the UK, offering both strength and depth of expertise to handle the most complex and cutting edge transactions on a domestic and international scale.
The team combines its wealth of sector expertise with business sense and pragmatism, with many of its lawyers having previously occupied positions within the tech industry and as in-house lawyers. As a result, our lawyers are not just legal experts, but IT & technology experts.
The team has capability to advise on all IT & technology related matters, but has particular expertise in respect of:
- Large scale, transformational tech and IT projects, including outsourcing and solution integration
- IT agreements of all nature
- FinTech
- Web3 & Metaverse
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths offers deep expertise in a variety of technology matters, covering contract negotiations, digital transformations and outsourcing projects. The team services both suppliers and customers, and can advise on tech issues within a multitude of sectors, with the automotive, banking and retail sectors being but a few. The firm offers further experience in data protection and fintech-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised Stonegate on the contracts for the creation and operation of a new customer-facing app, MiXR, including a payments functionality.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm always responds in a timely fashion."
"Shoosmiths are very knowledgeable on the terms in a contract. They are very patient when dealing with the opposite side and professional when handling conflict associated with mark-up versions."
"Shoosmiths are thoroughly impressive."
"They can simplify and explain complex legal issues clearly and comprehensively."
"The lawyers are always highly responsive and turn around work quickly."
"The firm always responds in a timely fashion."
"Shoosmiths are very knowledgeable on the terms in a contract. They are very patient when dealing with the opposite side and professional when handling conflict associated with mark-up versions."
"Shoosmiths are thoroughly impressive."
"They can simplify and explain complex legal issues clearly and comprehensively."
"The lawyers are always highly responsive and turn around work quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Luke Stubbs leads the Shoosmiths North West IT and technology team, and is adept at handling commercial contract and procurement related matters, such as digital transformation projects and SaaS agreements. He is also able to advise clients in the fintech sector.
"Luke is very commercial and ensures that we consider all angles."
"Luke provides excellent counsel."