Ranking tables
Information Technology & Outsourcing | UK
London (Firms)
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Addleshaw Goddard LLP 2 Years Ranked
Charles Russell Speechlys 2 Years Ranked
Clifford Chance LLP 2 Years Ranked
Harbottle & Lewis LLP 2 Years Ranked
Hogan Lovells 2 Years Ranked
Mishcon de Reya LLP 1 Years Ranked
Morrison Foerster 2 Years Ranked
Reed Smith LLP 2 Years Ranked
RPC 2 Years Ranked
Stephenson Harwood LLP 2 Years Ranked
Travers Smith LLP 2 Years Ranked- Kemp IT Law
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Alistair Maughan Morrison Foerster26 Years Ranked
Andrew Moyle Latham & Watkins21 Years Ranked- Jeremy Newton Codified Legal25 Years Ranked
Kit Burden DLA Piper LLP21 Years Ranked
Mark Taylor Osborne Clarke LLP16 Years Ranked
Rob Sumroy Slaughter and May21 Years Ranked
Roger Bickerstaff Bird & Bird27 Years Ranked- Steve Holmes Baker McKenzie19 Years Ranked
- Nick PantlinHerbert Smith Freehills
- Richard KempKemp IT Law
Band 2
Band 3
Andrew Joint Deloitte Legal14 Years Ranked
Anthony J Lee gunnercooke15 Years Ranked
Christian Bartsch Bird & Bird14 Years Ranked
Christopher Bates Ashurst13 Years Ranked- Gavin Wakefield Codified Legal19 Years Ranked
John Buyers Osborne Clarke LLP16 Years Ranked
Julian Stait Milbank LLP18 Years Ranked- Marcus Pearl Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP11 Years Ranked
Mark O'Conor DLA Piper LLP18 Years Ranked- Sam De SilvaCMS
Band 4
André J Duminy Clifford Chance LLP15 Years Ranked
Charlotte Walker-Osborn Morrison Foerster12 Years Ranked
Chris Holder Bristows LLP17 Years Ranked
Christopher Coulter Cooley LLP16 Years Ranked
Cynthia O'Donoghue Reed Smith LLP13 Years Ranked
Dan Burge Dentons16 Years Ranked- David Barker Pinsent Masons15 Years Ranked
David Ives Slaughter and May16 Years Ranked- David McIlwaine Pinsent Masons15 Years Ranked
Jim Ford Allen & Overy LLP17 Years Ranked
Mark Crichard RPC9 Years Ranked
Mark Leach Bird & Bird17 Years Ranked
Mark Lewis Macfarlanes LLP17 Years Ranked- Marly Didizian Linklaters13 Years Ranked
Mike Pierides Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP10 Years Ranked
Nick Elverston Ashurst20 Years Ranked- Paul Barton Fieldfisher20 Years Ranked
Paul O'Hare Deloitte Legal16 Years Ranked
Richard Marke Bates Wells10 Years Ranked- Simon Briskman Fieldfisher17 Years Ranked
- Sue McLean Baker McKenzie7 Years Ranked
- Tim Wright Fladgate LLP19 Years Ranked
- Dominic DrydenCMS
- Matthew BennettCMS
- Simon GamlinEversheds Sutherland
Band 5
- Angus McFadyen Pinsent Masons5 Years Ranked
- Catherine Bingham Dentons21 Years Ranked
Fiona Maclean Latham & Watkins4 Years Ranked- John Worthy Fieldfisher27 Years Ranked
- Mark Prinsley Mayer Brown International LLP23 Years Ranked
Paul Hinton Pinsent Masons6 Years Ranked
Vikram Khurana Bristows LLP3 Years Ranked- Deirdre MoynihanKemp IT Law
Band 6
- Ashley P Winton Mishcon de Reya LLP20 Years Ranked
- Dan Reavill Travers Smith LLP16 Years Ranked
- David Berry Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
David Futter Ashurst6 Years Ranked
Emma Wright Harbottle & Lewis LLP9 Years Ranked
Gail Crawford Latham & Watkins14 Years Ranked- James Buckingham Fieldfisher13 Years Ranked
- James Longster Travers Smith LLP3 Years Ranked
- John Salmon Hogan Lovells16 Years Ranked
Mark Lubbock EIP24 Years Ranked
Nathan Evans Fladgate LLP2 Years Ranked
Rhys Thomas Jones Day2 Years Ranked- Rob Sheldon Fieldfisher10 Years Ranked
- Sean Murphy Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
- Usman Wahid KPMG Law UK12 Years Ranked
Vanessa Barnett Keystone Law11 Years Ranked- Matthew HolmanCripps
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedBaker 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 startups, 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.
1 Bird & BirdInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedBird & Bird is considered to be at the summit of commercial law as applied to science and technology. It draws upon bench strength from across multiple jurisdictions to advise on large-scale projects in industries such as retail, defence and financial services. It is particularly expert in the fields of data protection and communications. The team is highly recommended for digital transformation and the implementation of ambitious technology infrastructure projects.
1 Bristows LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedBristows has a comprehensive IT practice with powerful resources for major commercial transactions and complex litigation. It advises many of the world's leading technology companies, and also sophisticated blue-chip buyers of IT services. It is especially adept at providing counsel on the most current and cutting-edge issues in the technology space. Bristows houses experienced advisers on digital advertising and cloud computing matters.
1 DLA Piper LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper enjoys a deep bench of specialised lawyers able to perform strongly on a wide range of matters, including tech sector disputes and contentious negotiations, cloud computing and the IT implications of M&A transactions. A network of global offices ensures the firm is able to handle significant cross-border matters, and it is well placed to assist start-ups and early-stage companies with their growth strategies. It is also accomplished at helping established companies make technology-related efficiency gains.
1 FieldfisherInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedFieldfisher has a long-standing specialism in IT, advising on transactions involving cutting-edge technology and complex digital transformation projects. It acts for vendors, large public and private sector customers, and emerging technology, fintech, digital media and e-commerce companies. The firm has a substantial Silicon Valley presence which ensures ever greater access to cutting-edge developments in the field.
Band 2
2 AshurstInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedAshurst has a high-powered team capable of handling all manner of systems procurement transactions, outsourcings, disputes and tech-led M&A. It is particularly active in the financial services, information technology and media sectors, and has a dedicated digital economy team which advises on the adoption of IT-driven business models.
2 Deloitte LegalInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDeloitte Legal houses a recently relocated and long-celebrated specialist technology practice noted for handling the most technically demanding 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.
2 Latham & WatkinsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedLatham & 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. They are renowned for being leading advisers on M&A transactions concerning tech companies.
2 LinklatersInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedLinklaters boasts a full-service offering, combining a dynamic technology practice with magic circle financial services and capital markets expertise. Linklaters has extensive knowledge of IT systems, as used by retailers, energy companies and government departments. The team is able to offer comprehensive advice on the regulatory and legislative environment surrounding new technologies.
2 Osborne Clarke LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedAs 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 startup 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.2 Pinsent MasonsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedPinsent 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.
Band 3
3 Allen & Overy LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAllen & Overy's tech 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.
3 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises customers and vendors of complex technology services, often on cutting-edge cloud, fintech and data telematics technology. The firm is highly active in technology-driven capital markets and corporate deals. It has particular sector expertise in financial services, healthcare, transport and utilities, and also the IT services industry itself. The team also handles weighty disputes in the sector.
3 Codified LegalInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedCodified Legal is a technology law boutique able to handle complex contractual arrangements concerning cutting-edge IT systems and services, often as part of sizeable outsourcing projects. It acts for suppliers large and small, and customer clients are drawn mostly from the financial services, telecommunications and charitable sectors.
3 DentonsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDentons has a highly regarded technology group, with the capacity to handle all manner of IT matters, including ambitious outsourcing projects and data protection strategies. Its key clients are drawn largely from the energy, financial services, TMT, and retail sectors. The team also acts for government organisations on significant outsourcing and procurement matters.
3 Milbank LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMilbank is renowned for its representation of global corporates in the acquisition of new technology systems and services and in litigation. The firm maintains a nationally and globally recognised outsourcing practice. The team at Milbank has extensive experience in heavily regulated sectors, such as financial services and pharmaceuticals, but is also highly knowledgeable on the IT requirements of clients in many other industries.3 Norton Rose FulbrightInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is noted for a strong combination of expertise in technology law and the industries in which its clients operate. The team is recommended for advice on complex outsourcing deals and recent developments, such as fintech, mobile payments and the Internet of Things. The team has extensive involvement in M&A and investment in the technology sector, handily supported by its growing bench strength on the US West Coast.3 Slaughter and MayInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSlaughter and May's technology group is renowned for complex outsourcings, business mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures between innovator companies and corporates concerned with the development of apps and products, such as digital payment platforms. The team also advises central government departments and financial services institutions on major IT projects. Slaughter & May houses experienced advisers on data analytics and AI.
3 Taylor WessingInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTaylor 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 startups, 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.
Band 4
4 Addleshaw Goddard LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard is particularly recognised for its strong fintech practice, drawing upon the firm's wider expertise in banking and finance, as well as a technology team with significant strength at associate and partner level. The team advises on the procurement and implementation of a range of technology, including telecommunications, data storage and cloud services. It is also active in online gaming, retail, energy and infrastructure.4 Charles Russell SpeechlysInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCharles Russell Speechlys is known for the high standard of representation to customers and suppliers of IT services in commercial and contentious matters. The team advises on M&A in the technology sector, and has pronounced industry expertise in relation to outsourcing and systems procurement in financial services, digital media, education, retail and luxury goods. It is also recommended for advice on data centre projects.4 Clifford Chance LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedClifford 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.4 Harbottle & Lewis LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedHarbottle & Lewis serves global brands in media, entertainment, financial services and IT on technology licensing, regulatory compliance, contentious renegotiations and corporate fundraising.4 Hogan LovellsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedHogan Lovells advises on the full range of commercial and contentious technology matters, such as outsourcing, IP liability, agile software development and big data. The team is also recommended for expertise in data security, fintech and e-commerce. Its impressive client base consisting in large part of financial services institutions and fast-growing tech companies.4 Mishcon de Reya LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedThe technology group at Mishcon de Reya specialises in assisting clients with significant transactions relating to cutting edge technologies, including cloud solutions and NFTs. The team brokers complex agreements with key suppliers and customers all the way through to drafting terms and conditions that are going to be rolled out to all of their customers.4 Morrison FoersterInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMorrison Foerster has a well-established technology practice complemented by a global platform able to advise on the full range of IT issues. The team is particularly expert on the regulatory issues surrounding technology in European markets, as well as licensing arrangements of all kinds. Morrison Foerster advises emerging as well as established technology companies. Its key customer clients include logistics companies and manufacturers.4 Reed Smith LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedReed Smith is a full-service firm with technology law forming a key part of its overall offering. The tech team acts for buyers of IT services in financial services, life sciences, media, entertainment and executive search, as well as many of the world's leading tech companies. The team is also recommended for advice on data protection and up-to-the-minute knowledge of virtual reality technology.4 RPCInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRPC has a sizeable technology group which handles advisory and contentious matters. The team assists with data, licensing and intellectual property issues arising from tech transactions, as well as disputes between IT consumers and suppliers. It acts for suppliers and customers, with corporate clients drawn from a wide range of sectors, particularly high technology, sports gambling and social media. The team advises prominent BPO service providers and e-commerce companies.4 Stephenson Harwood LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedStephenson Harwood's renowned technology practice draws clients from financial services, healthcare and transport, as well as IT companies providing specialist services to those sectors. It houses a team which is experienced in handling corporate and capital markets transactions occurring in the technology sector. Stephenson Harwood's global platform facilitates the smooth implementation of complex projects spanning multiple jurisdictions.4 Travers Smith LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTravers Smith has a wide-ranging technology practice which encompasses regulatory and transactional work for both suppliers and customers. Its recent experience includes advising retailers and online businesses on the implementation of business-critical systems, and the treatment of IT arrangements in M&A transactions. Travers Smith's team has also acted on substantial data protection reviews and other compliance-related projects.