Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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(020) 7295 3000Chambers Review
Travers Smith has a wide-ranging technology practice which encompasses regulatory and transactional work for both suppliers and customers. Its recent experience includes advising retailers and online businesses on the implementation of business-critical systems, and the treatment of IT arrangements in M&A transactions. Travers Smith's team has also acted on substantial data protection reviews and other compliance-related projects.
Work Highlights
- Travers Smith advised Pay.UK to draft and negotiate contract documentation in relation to the New Payments Architecture (NPA) which will overhaul the UK's existing retail payment systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Travers Smith is always able to handle any questions from my team or from the suppliers."
"The team is very efficient, knowledgeable and provides sophisticated advice."
"The team is very strong at handling complex matters."
"Travers Smith has a good grasp of commercial issues within IT contracts."
"Travers Smith has a strong transactional team who are both very strong technically and pragmatic."
"Travers Smith is always able to handle any questions from my team or from the suppliers."
"The team is very efficient, knowledgeable and provides sophisticated advice."
"The team is very strong at handling complex matters."
"Travers Smith has a good grasp of commercial issues within IT contracts."
"Travers Smith has a strong transactional team who are both very strong technically and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Dan Reavill is recommended for his experience in tech sector outsourcing and procurement, including related data concerns, as well as infrastructure and digital transformation projects.
"Dan has strong expertise and provides very timely and detailed advice."
"Dan is an excellent lawyer who is very pragmatic, commercial and approachable, and genuinely has his client's best interests as a priority."
"He is extremely professional and helpful in all situations."
James Longster is well placed to advise retail, media, finance and leisure sector clients on the development, implementation, licensing and outsourcing of IT products and services. He draws on further experience in data protection and IP matters.
"James is brilliant. He is pragmatic, understands the requirements of our business and works with us to achieve the best approach."