DAC Beachcroft LLP, Information Technology

About

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

What we do
Our main focus is project work, ranging from software development projects to major ICT outsourcing arrangements. With the relevant trends in the market including multi-sourcing and "cloud" solutions these are features we regularly come across on our deals.

What we are known for
The Leeds team is a part of DAC Beachcroft's national team of IT law experts, which now boasts over 50 dedicated ICT lawyers and is emerging as a major force in this area.

Specialisations
We continue to work for large public sector bodies (such as the Department of Health and the Cabinet Office) on major IT deals: we are one of just 7 firms on the ICT Lot (Lot 1) for the Government's CCS framework.

Recent work highlights
Projects for local 'majors' such as Emis Group PLC, IPF and the University of Sheffield.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Yorkshire

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft is noted for its client following among public sector organisations and financial services institutions. It excels at project work, which varies from outsourcing to software development, and acts for providers as well as purchasers of IT systems. The firm is a leading port of call for the review and renegotiation of complex contract suites. DAC Beachcroft has renowned expertise in the healthcare sector and increasing involvement in the electronic payment systems industry.

Notable practitioners

Katherine Calder is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

DAC Beachcroft advised The Cabinet Office on the procurement of a new outsourced pensions administration service for the Civil Service Pension Scheme and the Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme.