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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Simmons & Simmons has superlative expertise with regard to the financial sector, acting on major IT transactions for asset managers, investment funds and banks. Its team has extensive experience providing assistance with licensing and service agreements, as well as on multijurisdictional procurement projects. It also advises clients in a range of industries, most notably telecommunications and consumer electronics.
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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised BT in connection with a suite of commercial contracts supporting the linked sales of its Irish data centre business to Equinix and its Irish wholesale and enterprise business unit to Speed Fibre Group.

Strengths

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  • Simmons are knowledgeable, responsive, and able to articulate their points in a vigorous negotiations, understanding the ramifications of certain drafting in complex agreements.

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  • The firm provides quality legal advice and drafting.

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  • Their team not only understands complex legal issues but also provides actionable, commercially viable solutions. Their support has been extremely valuable.

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  • Simmons offer pragmatic advice that recognises what the client is trying to achieve and helps to find the most direct route to achieving it.

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  • The firm excels at setting a clear and structured roadmap for project deliverables right from the outset. Their meticulous planning ensures all milestones are well-defined and achievable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Joint
    Andrew Joint

    Andrew Joint

    Andrew Joint works at the frontier of developments in IT and advises companies large and small on the commercialisation of their technology. He also advises corporate customers on software outsourcing and implementation.

    • Andrew is an exceptional adviser.

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  • Alexander Brown
    Alexander Brown

    Alexander Brown

    Alexander Brown is the head of the firm's technology, media and telecommunications team. He is well regarded for his experience in technology and outsourcing transactions.

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