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Travers Smith LLP

Information Technology & Outsourcing

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Travers Smith LLP

Rankings

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
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

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  • Travers Smith advised ATG Entertainment on its IT contracts with AudienceView concerning the provision of ticketing software.

Strengths

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  • Travers Smith provides practical and targeted advice. The team take the time to understand not only the contractual documentation but the project landscape and our short and long-term goals.

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  • The team give you pragmatic and commercial advice, but are also incredibly personable.

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  • The lawyers at Traver Smith are effective and help get the deals done.

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  • Travers Smith are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5James Longster
    Band 5James Longster

    James Longster

    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 practical and provides clear, straightforward advice rooted in the reality of the matter and market standard approaches. He is very responsive and always willing to help.

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    • James is always pragmatic and commercial in his advice.

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    • James stands out by far as the most effective lawyer I work with. He is clear, understands the client quickly and gets things done. It is a real pleasure working with him.

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  • Band 6Louisa Chambers
    Band 6Louisa Chambers

    Louisa Chambers

    Louisa Chambers is head of Traver Smith's technology and commercial transactions department. She is well regarded for her expertise in regulatory compliance and IT contractual matters.

    • Louisa is very pragmatic and will always provide you with guidance that will help you with your decisions. She is friendly, easy to work with and incredibly hardworking.

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