Ranking tables
Information Technology | UK
Midlands
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Codified Legal 17 Years Ranked
Shoosmiths LLP 14 Years Ranked- Eversheds Sutherland
Band 2
Band 3
Freeths LLP 3 Years Ranked
Shakespeare Martineau 11 Years Ranked- Wright Hassall LLP
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Andrew Hartshorn Shakespeare Martineau3 Years Ranked
Ash Woodcock Bevan Brittan LLP3 Years Ranked- Edward Wright Shakespeare Martineau2 Years Ranked
Helen Davenport Gowling WLG (UK) LLP1 Years Ranked
Mark Neale Freeths LLP4 Years Ranked- Stuart James Squire Patton Boggs9 Years Ranked
- Nick BlaneEversheds Sutherland
- Paula DumbillHowes Percival
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Codified LegalInformation Technology2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCodified Legal is a premier firm specialising in major IT projects and outsourcing contracts for an enviable range of regional, national and international clients. It acts for both suppliers and customers across an array of sectors, with noteworthy experience in the technology sector.1 Shoosmiths LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedShoosmiths has a thriving team that draws on a wealth of expertise to handle the complete range of IT matters and represents a fine choice for clients in the financial services, retail and telecoms sectors. It is particularly active on the customer side of IT procurement, though increasingly acts on the supplier side also. The team at Shoosmiths is well regarded for its cross-border capabilities.
Band 2
2 Browne Jacobson LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson acts for a wide range of customers and suppliers of technology across a spread of IT matters such as ERP transactions, software development and e-commerce issues. The team continues to be highly regarded for its work across a number of sectors, including retail, healthcare and insurance. The firm has significant experience acting for leading clients in the public sector on IT services.
2 DLA Piper UK LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDLA Piper is noted for its work on large-scale IT matters both domestically and internationally. The firm frequently advises major clients in the financial services and insurance sectors, and also acts for global technology suppliers. The team has significant experience overseeing ERP projects and comes highly recommended for contract audits and restructures.
2 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedGowling WLG remains a leading choice for clients for an array of IT matters, including cloud computing, outsourcing and data privacy. The firm is regularly sought after for its ability to handle high-stakes contentious matters regarding software licensing. It works for an impressive roster of clients, ranging from startups to FTSE 100 companies in a variety of sectors from financial services to retail. Gowling WLG frequently acts for public sector organisations across the UK, such as local authorities and housing associations.
2 Mills & Reeve LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMills & Reeve's rising technology practice has made a name for itself in a broad field of sophisticated industries including fintech and finance, pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing. The team offers strong expertise in complex data protection matters. Mills & Reeve can draw on its national footprint to support clients.2 Pinsent Masons LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedPinsent Masons has a fine track record in business-critical IT projects for a range of emerging technology, public sector and FTSE 100 clients. The firm is well known for its strengths in data privacy and information law, outsourcing and product development projects. It frequently advises on tech sector corporate transactions.
2 Squire Patton BoggsInformation Technology2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs is an emerging player in the IT field known for handling a range of contractual matters, including SAP contracts, service agreements and outsourcing. Areas of particular strength include the implementation of new business-critical IT systems, data security and data protection. The firm is routinely instructed by clients in the automotive, technology and financial services sectors.
Band 3
3 Freeths LLPInformation Technology2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFreeths is a rising firm in the technology space, known for representing household names in high-value matters. Recent work has included reviewing and developing IT contracts, along with negotiating contracts with suppliers.3 Shakespeare MartineauInformation Technology2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedShakespeare Martineau advised Awery on and prepared a full suite of website portal-related terms and conditions required for the CargoBooking platform, together with appropriate airline and air cargo capacity agent/GSA-facing and freight forwarder-facing terms.