Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Information Technology - Thames Valley
What the Team is Known For
White & Black is a specialist technology law firm offering the full range of IT expertise to an impressive range of clients. It is noted for its expertise assisting with major tech projects, in addition to complex licensing and commercial contracts. The firm has a thriving cross-border practice which includes advising on matters in EMEA, Australia and Asia. The team has particular expertise in international regulatory matters, with a focus on helping scale nascent entrants to the UK market, solutions procurement regimes, data protection and cybersecurity compliance.
Strengths
The firm always provides realistic and pragmatic commercial advice.
They always get things turned around quickly and on budget.
Work Highlights
White & Black Limited advised Universal Music Operations in relation to its global mobile wallet integration platform, to be provided by Skycore.
Notable practitioners
Matt Johnston is highly sought after for his expertise in IT outsourcing, procurement, and transformative upgrade projects. He often acts for utilities companies and blue-chip multi-national corporates.
Matt is brilliant. He combines excellent technical knowledge and expertise, with practicality and commerciality.
Matt provides an excellent service. He's responsive, pragmatic, commercial, and proactive. I know we can rely on him to work autonomously with our business colleagues.
Matt's a subject matter expert in the IT project space.
Phil Thompson is practice head at White & Black. He is recommended for his expertise in technology contracts of all kinds, e-commerce, telecoms regulation and data protection rules. He is commended for his ability to handle complex cross-border matters.
Phil is an expert in data protection, telecoms and IT law.