Information Technology & Outsourcing | UK

Baker McKenzie's top-tier team is able to offer rounded advice to customers and service providers. It acts for household-name corporates and cutting-edge start-ups, drawing upon the firm's comprehensive understanding of the technical and commercial issues affecting businesses in all sectors of the economy. It frequently advises telecoms giants on IT arrangements vital to their operations. It is also well versed in handling contentious matters arising from disputes between suppliers and customers.

As a tech-focused firm, Osborne Clarke is engaged on a wide variety of IT projects, from advising on business-critical systems for small and medium-sized companies to providing counsel on cutting-edge start-up development. It also assists major technology companies with the development of new user-facing products. The team is noted for deep expertise in telecommunications systems. The team is one of the country's leading AI practices.

Latham & Watkins' London-based, global-facing tech practice has the resources to handle complex global commercial and litigation matters across the full span of IT issues. The team is noted for expertise in relation to outsourcing, cybersecurity, data regulation and fintech. Notable for recent work in the developing areas of cryptocurrency and electronic trading. Its practitioners are renowned for being leading advisers on M&A transactions concerning tech companies.

Pinsent Masons advises multinational companies from a wide range of sectors on commercial and contentious technology matters. The department's areas of expertise include cloud, big data, fintech and telecoms matters. The team is also noted for major public sector IT contracts as well as for expertise in the insurance and banking sectors.

A&O Shearman's technology team has a deep understanding of IP issues as they relate to IT. It is also recommended for advice on the treatment and structure of IT arrangements in mergers and acquisitions. Its clients include both high-profile tech sector service providers and companies operating in sectors such as fintech, retail and insurance.

Deloitte Legal represents clients in a variety of technology disputes and transactions. The team assists emerging tech companies with the legal aspects of product development, service providers with contract reviews and renegotiations and major corporates with the procurement of the latest systems. The practice benefits from international resources and a substantial base of high-profile corporate and technology sector clients.

Taylor Wessing's celebrated technology practice is able to handle the most ambitious IT-led business transformation and outsourcing projects. The department is highly experienced in helping start-ups, growth-stage and 'unicorn' companies as they seek to develop and commercialise cutting-edge technologies. The firm is noted for activity in sophisticated market segments such as automotive, gaming and fintech.

Clifford Chance is celebrated for its combination of corporate and commercial resources with up-to-the-minute technology expertise. The firm is recommended for system and service agreements of all kinds, for IT restructuring projects and also for matters relating to M&A and data protection. The team leverages its deep experience to assist a variety of companies, ranging from financial services, energy to automotive clients.

Harbottle & Lewis serves global brands in media, entertainment, financial services and IT on technology licensing, regulatory compliance, contentious renegotiations and corporate fundraising. The firm has notable strengths in providing AI advice to clients, such as with the licensing and implementation of machine learning models. The team also leverages its commercial expertise to negotiate complex partnerships between buyers and providers of technology.

Jones Day is a go-to firm for contentious technology matters. The firm represents a range of clients in contract disputes, terminations and renegotiations between customers and suppliers. The team also offers non-contentious expertise and advises clients on cybersecurity.

Lewis Silkin has recognised strengths advising clients on commercial, sourcing and transactional technology matters. The firm guides clients across matters ranging from IP and SaaS licensing to digital transformation projects. It also represents clients in technology contract disputes.

Mayer Brown International LLP represents financial and professional services clients in a broad range of technology matters. They offer strong expertise in commercial and outsourcing matters, such as facility management, framework and licensing arrangements. The team is also able to advise on up-to-date technologies such as generative AI, and guiding clients through evolving regulatory frameworks.

The technology group at Mishcon de Reya specialises in assisting clients with transactions relating to cutting-edge technologies, including cloud solutions and blockchain. The team brokers complex agreements with key suppliers and customers all the way through to drafting terms and conditions to be rolled out to customers.