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Slaughter and May

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Slaughter and May

Rankings

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • The breadth of Slaughter and May gives clients one single point of expertise across a range of complex subjects.

    Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

  • Slaughter and May has fantastic lawyers. They are all over complex issues.

    Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Ives
    David Ives

    David Ives

    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.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK
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  • Laura Houston
    Laura Houston

    Laura Houston

    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.

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK

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

      Information Technology & Outsourcing respondentUK
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