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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May's technology group is renowned for complex outsourcings, business mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures between innovator companies and corporates concerned with the development of apps and products, such as digital payment platforms. The team also advises central government departments and financial services institutions on major IT projects. Slaughter & May houses experienced advisers on data analytics and AI.

Work Highlights

  • Slaughter and May advised Vodafone Group in relation to a range of technology-related services agreements between Vodafone Group and its Italian operating company, Vodafone Italy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rob Sumroy
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Rob Sumroy
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Band 1
Rob Sumroy is recommended for his advice on M&A deals in the tech sector and the implementation and restructuring of complex IT sourcing arrangements.

Rob is a highly experienced lawyer, who can rapidly hone in on the key issues across a wide range of disciplines including cyber, IP and data law.

David Ives
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David Ives
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Band 4
David Ives leads the IP and technology group and is well versed in business and IT outsourcing work. He acts for both public and private sector clients.

He is excellent.

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Laura Houston
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Band 6

Laura Houston is recognised for her proficiency in technology licence agreements. She is particularly skilled in emerging technologies such as generative AI.

She is so pragmatic, commercial and user-friendly.

Laura has great technical skills and understanding. She has the ability to work very effectively with the business; a delight to work with.

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Information Technology & Outsourcing

Rob Sumroy
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Rob Sumroy
1
Band 1
David Ives
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David Ives
4
Band 4
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Laura Houston
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Band 6