Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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Chambers Review
CMS is particularly well regarded for work in the heavily regulated sectors of life sciences, healthcare, financial services and utilities, advising on matters such as software liability, big data and cloud hosting. The firm acts for sizeable global IT providers in addition to a range of substantial IT consumers. It is frequently instructed on high-value disputes. CMS has significant international reach enables comprehensive support on transformational projects for multinational businesses.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised on and negotiated a USD2.8 billion ten-year strategic cloud and data deal between Microsoft and the London Stock Exchange Group.
Strengths
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"CMS has deep knowledge and high capability. The lawyers are adaptable, personable and great to work with."
"CMS go beyond mere technical advice and offer genuine general counsel on complex issues."
"I am deeply impressed by the breadth and depth of support we receive from CMS. They provide support for highly complex commercial transactions involving cloud computing and AI solutions."
"CMS understand our business and provide practical advice. They have international capabilities and understand jurisdictional challenges."
"CMS bring deep experience of market practice and what other, similar organisations are doing and experiencing. This helps us anticipate issues and 'see around corners'."
"CMS has deep knowledge and high capability. The lawyers are adaptable, personable and great to work with."
"CMS go beyond mere technical advice and offer genuine general counsel on complex issues."
"I am deeply impressed by the breadth and depth of support we receive from CMS. They provide support for highly complex commercial transactions involving cloud computing and AI solutions."
"CMS understand our business and provide practical advice. They have international capabilities and understand jurisdictional challenges."
"CMS bring deep experience of market practice and what other, similar organisations are doing and experiencing. This helps us anticipate issues and 'see around corners'."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Gringras leads the firm's technology, media and telecommunications group and advises software, e-commerce and social media giants on all facets of internet law. He is also well regarded for his ability to handle complex technology-related disputes.
"Clive brings a sophisticated and commercially oriented approach to highly complex transactions."
"Clive is one of the most innovative lawyers I have ever met. He takes into account the wider market to come up with innovative strategies."
"Clive has great depth of technology and commercial acumen."
Ian Stevens leads the firm's fintech group and is well known for his customer-focused work in regulated sectors such as utilities and financial services. He advises clients on outsourcing arrangements for infrastructure and IT services.
"Ian understands his clients in the widest sense, and works for them to achieve a result."
Sam De Silva advises on cloud models of all kinds and associated cybersecurity and data protection provisions. Recent work includes payments solution procurement for retailers and financial institutions, and advice on the provision of data analysis software for the health sector.
"Sam is a great partner to work with. He understands our needs and works with us on budget."
Dominic Dryden is an experienced technology outsourcing lawyer. He assists prominent consumer-facing companies with IT and business process outsourcing.
"Dominic is an exceptional partner who is a proactive solutions-focused adviser. He helps the wider business navigate complexity and ambiguity."
"Dominic has a deep understanding of our business and requirements. He is pragmatic, collaborative and accessible."
Matthew Bennett focuses his practice on tech outsourcing transactions. He is recognised for his customer-side work for household-name clients.
"Matthew is really good: a genuine thought leader."
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