Ranking tables
Information Technology | UK
North West
Band 2
Fieldfisher- TLT LLP
Band 3
DAC Beachcroft LLP- Gateley Legal
Mills & Reeve LLP
Shoosmiths LLP- DWF
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Myerson
- Pannone Corporate LLP
Band 1
Band 2
Andrew Rankin Gateley Legal- Claire Edwards Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Peter Brook DLA Piper UK LLP
Rob Sheldon Fieldfisher
Sarah Bell DLA Piper UK LLP- Amy ChandlerPannone Corporate LLP
Band 3
- Chris Air DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Harald F Loeffler DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Luke Stubbs Shoosmiths LLP
- Nadine Waters Addleshaw Goddard LLP
- Paul Knight Mills & Reeve LLP
- Phil McGough Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Sam Jardine Fieldfisher- Carla MurrayMyerson
- Richard HillEversheds Sutherland
- Stuart CampbellTLT LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Band 1
1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 1 |Addleshaw 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 Technology2025 | Band 1 |DLA 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.
1 Pinsent MasonsInformation Technology2025 | Band 1 |Pinsent 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.
Band 2
2 FieldfisherInformation Technology2025 | Band 2 |Fieldfisher 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.
Band 3
3 DAC Beachcroft LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 3 |DAC 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 Technology2025 | Band 3 |Gateley 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 Mills & Reeve LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 3 |Mills & 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 Technology2025 | Band 3 |Shoosmiths 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.