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Shoosmiths LLP

Information Technology

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Shoosmiths LLP

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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

Clients (5)

  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Lincolnshire County Council
  • Portakabin
  • Twenty7Tec Group
  • Volkswagen Group

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Yorkshire

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths has an established reputation for delivering high-quality technology, data privacy and procurement advice to major regional, national and international corporates and public sector bodies, as well as fast-growing technology businesses, on both customer and supply-side arrangements. The team has particular expertise in the retail, built environment, smart cities, financial services and automotive sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Lincolnshire County Council on its operational IT services procurement.

Strengths

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  • Shoosmiths has extremely talented lawyers who are well-versed in navigating this complex intersection of law and technology.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • The firm is very responsive and can deliver what is needed.

    Information Technology respondentUK

  • Shoosmiths is able to understand and clearly explain the legal implications for complex IT transitions.

    Information Technology respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Kirkhope
    Alex Kirkhope

    Alex Kirkhope

    Alex Kirkhope advises clients on high-value, business-critical IT projects, particularly in the retail, financial services, automotive and healthcare sectors.

    • Alex is calm under pressure and his advice is always accurate and commercial. He is a true leader in this area.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Alex is highly skilled and a strong communicator.

      Information Technology respondentUK

    • Alex clearly knows the space well.

      Information Technology respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Shoosmiths LLP (1)

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