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Sue McLean

Sue McLean

UK 2026

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Bird & Bird
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Information Technology & Outsourcing

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

Commercial Contracts

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Sue is a partner in Baker McKenzie's IP, Data and Technology team based in London. Sue advises on complex technology and commercial deals and projects.

Sue's practice involves advising clients across a range of sectors including TMT, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods and retail, EMI and IMT.

Sue is a key member of our global financial services industry group. She is also an active member of our HLS and CGR industry groups.

Sue is vice chair and a trustee of the Society for Computers and Law and founder and chair of the SCL Women in Tech Law network.

Professional Memberships

Society for Computers & Law

Journal of Digital Banking - Member of Editorial Board

Personal

College of Law at York (LPC) (1998)

University of Leeds (Law Degree) (1997)

Languages Spoken

English, French

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Sue McLean advises an enviable client roster including Silicon Valley technology companies, professional advisers and multinational customers on sourcing and implementation arrangements. She is an expert on fintech, AI and blockchain technology.

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Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Sue McLean has particular expertise in handling sophisticated commercial transactions. She is particularly adept at advising in the technology sphere and has experience of AI-related issues.

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Strengths

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  • Sue is highly personable, pragmatic and gets the job done.

    Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sue is a complete superstar. She has deep technology law expertise combined with a pragmatic commercial focus, candour and importantly, good humour.

    Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sue is approachable, pragmatic and understands business priorities.

    Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sue is approachable, pragmatic and understands business.

    Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sue has a good reputation in the market. I would definitely recommend her; she was effective.

    Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sue is great to work with and is a good operator.

    Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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