Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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(020) 7638 1111Chambers Review
Ashurst 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.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst advised Goldman Sachs end to end on the development and launch of a proprietary multi-asset class digital platform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable."
"Ashurst has a pragmatic and supportive approach. The team provides good quality advice and is easy to work with."
"Ashurst is excellent. It's in the top-tier when it comes to the intersection of technology transactional advice and regulatory knowledge."
"The team is exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable."
"Ashurst has a pragmatic and supportive approach. The team provides good quality advice and is easy to work with."
"Ashurst is excellent. It's in the top-tier when it comes to the intersection of technology transactional advice and regulatory knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Bates advises blue-chip corporates and financial institutions on technology procurement and outsourcing transactions of great complexity, and is a much sought-after adviser on digital strategy.
"Christopher is an absolute intellectual powerhouse, but with heaps of humility and humour."
"Christopher has a pragmatic and supportive approach."
"Chris is very responsive and conscious of our commercial challenges. He is very good."
David Futter is an expert in fintech and payment platforms, and advises investment banks and tech-driven corporates on development projects and the licensing of pioneering IT services.
"David is a very high-quality technical lawyer who provides good advice. He is user-friendly and pragmatic."
Nick Elverston is recommended for advising clients on major IT contract negotiations and product roll-out. He also advises on corporate deals and disputes in the sector.
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