Ranking tables
TMT: Information Technology | Global
Europe-wide
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Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has an outstanding reputation for all areas of TMT across its numerous European offices, with reputable teams in Germany, the UK and Spain, and Italy. The lawyers handle transactional, regulatory, licensing and IP matters for clients across a range of sectors. The law firm is active in new technologies, such as cloud services, with additional experience assisting with cybersecurity and reputation management. Baker McKenzie's leading TMT practice is complemented by a prominent data protection offering.
1 Bird & BirdTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedBird & Bird boasts a pre-eminent TMT practice across Europe with a strong reputation in the IT and telecommunications spaces. Clients benefit from the firm's network of offices, with distinguished teams in the UK, the Netherlands, France and Italy. The law firm advises a wide range of global clients on regulatory and commercial mandates, with experience acting on technology- and IP-related disputes. The lawyers have expertise spanning cross-border IP, data protection and outsourcing matters, as well as Internet of Things and 5G. Bird & Bird also assists clients in the media sector with partnerships and the production of content. The TMT practice works closely with its exceptional IP department.
1 CMSTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedCMS has highly regarded teams in Germany, the UK and Belgium, which are complemented by a well-reputed offering in key CEE jurisdictions. The law firm advises leading multinationals on digitalisation projects and regulation, as well as outsourcing agreements and commercial partnerships. It has additional expertise in broadcasting rights, particularly related to sport, and copyright. CMS often assists with M&A for media and gambling companies, including advising on the regulation. The law firm is also increasingly active in the field of AI, handling issues ranging from data protection to disputes.
1 DLA Piper LLPTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedDLA Piper is a top choice for international clients in the IT sector. The law firm has an impressive network across Europe, with key offices in the UK, France, Germany and Italy for IT and media matters, and further strength in Belgium. It handles matters relating to M&A, outsourcing and disputes across Europe. The lawyers also assist with regulatory and litigious matters, as well as AI-related mandates. DLA Piper has further activity in advertising, broadcasting and gaming issues. The law firm additionally acts for telecoms operators on regulatory and contractual matters, with particular strength in Italy and the UK.
Band 2
2 Hogan LovellsTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedHogan Lovells has an impressive pan-European reach. The law firm offers leading branches for IT work in Spain and Italy, with further notable presence in the UK and France. It handles both transactions and contentious matters, including product liability disputes in the technology sphere, as well as the impact of regulations. Hogan Lovells' strong IT practice is complemented by a reputable data protection offering and IP practice.
Band 3
3 LinklatersTMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLinklaters has strong teams in London and Brussels advising major IT companies on a range of transactional and regulatory issues. The law firm acts for clients on data retention, outsourcing and licensing. It advises on matters involving innovative technology, such as cloud solutions and blockchain technology. Clients further benefit from its strong pan-European data protection offering.