Ranking tables
Information Technology | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Fieldfisher 8 Years Ranked- TLT LLP
Band 3
- DAC Beachcroft LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Gateley Legal 10 Years Ranked
Mills & Reeve LLP 1 Years Ranked
Shoosmiths LLP 1 Years Ranked- DWF
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Myerson
- Pannone Corporate LLP
Band 1
Lee Brierley DLA Piper UK LLP12 Years Ranked- Paul Bentham Addleshaw Goddard LLP27 Years Ranked
- Samantha Livesey Pinsent Masons15 Years Ranked
- David GardnerTLT LLP
- James LonsdaleHill Dickinson LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Chris Air DAC Beachcroft LLP1 Years Ranked
- Harald F Loeffler DAC Beachcroft LLP4 Years Ranked
- Luke Stubbs Shoosmiths LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nadine Waters Addleshaw Goddard LLP4 Years Ranked
- Paul Knight Mills & Reeve LLP3 Years Ranked
- Phil McGough Addleshaw Goddard LLP4 Years Ranked
Sam Jardine Fieldfisher5 Years Ranked- Carla MurrayMyerson
- Richard HillEversheds Sutherland
- Stuart CampbellTLT LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 1 | 10 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 Technology2025 | Band 1 | 10 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.
1 Pinsent MasonsInformation Technology2025 | Band 1 | 10 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.
Band 2
2 FieldfisherInformation Technology2025 | Band 2 | 8 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.
Band 3
3 DAC Beachcroft LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 3 | 7 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 Technology2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 Mills & Reeve LLPInformation Technology2025 | Band 3 | 1 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 Technology2025 | Band 3 | 1 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.