Ranking tables
Information Technology | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
Andrew Rankin Gateley Legal11 Years Ranked- Claire Edwards Addleshaw Goddard LLP9 Years Ranked
Peter Brook DLA Piper UK LLP9 Years Ranked
Richard Hill Eversheds Sutherland2 Years Ranked
Rob Sheldon Fieldfisher12 Years Ranked
Sam Jardine Fieldfisher7 Years Ranked
Sarah Bell DLA Piper UK LLP8 Years Ranked- Amy ChandlerPannone Corporate LLP
- Chris Air DAC Beachcroft LLP2 Years Ranked
- Harald F Loeffler DAC Beachcroft LLP6 Years Ranked
- Luke Stubbs Shoosmiths LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nadine Waters Addleshaw Goddard LLP6 Years Ranked
- Paul Knight Mills & Reeve LLP5 Years Ranked
Paul Walsh Hill Dickinson LLP2 Years Ranked- Phil McGough Addleshaw Goddard LLP6 Years Ranked
Stuart Campbell TLT LLP9 Years Ranked- Carla MurrayMyerson
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard is renowned for its expertise in a range of areas, including cloud computing and outsourcing for high-profile public and private sector clients. The firm remains a top choice for high-value purchaser-focused matters. It frequently handles contentious IT issues and acts for clients in a range of industries, including financial services, government, transport and telecommunications.
1 DLA Piper UK LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedDLA Piper acts for an impressive range of domestic and international clients across the range of IT matters such as outsourcing, procurement and complex service transitions. The firm stands out for its public sector work and is able to leverage its huge global network to assist with cross-border matters. DLA Piper is frequently instructed by major government institutions for large outsourcing projects.
Band 2
2 Eversheds SutherlandInformation Technology2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland provides skilled handling of IT transactions for a roster of clients from TMT, energy, retail and financial service sectors. The team offers counsel on a range of technology contracts, such as SaaS solution procurement and cloud arrangements. The firm has in-depth market expertise in technology and its interplay with other sectors.
2 FieldfisherInformation Technology2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedFieldfisher offers expertise across the full span of IT work, including cutting-edge areas such as AI and facial recognition. The firm regularly receives complex and international instructions for technology transactions and associated data privacy compliance. It advises large corporate customers and innovative suppliers.
2 Pinsent MasonsInformation Technology2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedPinsent Masons enjoys a stellar reputation for its work on major IT projects, with particular expertise in digital and online work, as well as cybersecurity. Areas of expertise include outsourcing, procurement and SaaS licensing. The team is regularly retained by leading clients in the public and private sectors. The lawyers are also highly experienced advising customer-facing businesses on software projects to enhance interactions and facilitate payments.
2 TLT LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedTLT has recognised expertise in matters such as outsourcing, systems integration and software development projects. The firm advises a number of high-profile national and international clients. It has particular expertise acting for companies in the financial services and retail sectors, and a strong client following in the public sector. TLT is adept at transformational IT projects involving SaaS, telecoms, outsourcing and cloud-based solutions.
Band 3
3 DAC Beachcroft LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedDAC Beachcroft has expertise across a whole range of IT matters, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is noted for being particularly knowledgeable on the healthcare and insurance sectors, and also has a growing portfolio of technology supplier clients.
3 Gateley LegalInformation Technology2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedGateley Legal possesses expertise across a full range of IT matters, with particular experience in matters pertaining to the financial services and healthcare sectors. It advises on the data protection and financial services regulation implications of cloud technologies. The firm has a noted strength with 'business as usual' IT procurement matters.
3 Hill Dickinson LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHill Dickinson offers a comprehensive IT, outsourcing and tech transactions service, advising large corporate and public sector customers as well as suppliers. The firm also has a notable IT disputes practice.
3 Mills & Reeve LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMills & Reeve's technology team is recommended for its experience in contract negotiations and procurement matters. It advises on SaaS licensing, cloud migrations and transformation programmes. The team also offers further experience in data protection-related topics such as international data transfers.
3 Shoosmiths LLPInformation Technology2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedShoosmiths offers deep expertise in a variety of technology matters, covering contract negotiations, digital transformations and outsourcing projects. The team services both suppliers and customers, and can advise on tech issues within a multitude of sectors, with the automotive, banking and retail sectors being but a few. The firm offers further experience in data protection and fintech-related matters.