Information Technology
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is noted for its work on large-scale IT matters both domestically and internationally. The firm frequently advises major clients in the financial services and insurance sectors, and also acts for global technology suppliers. The team has significant experience overseeing ERP projects and comes highly recommended for contract audits and restructures.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Dyson on its contractual framework concerning master service agreements. The team negotiated to consolidate two agreements into one master service agreement.
Strengths
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"DLA have been at the forefront of technology contract development and negotiation for the last decade or more."
"The team has a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill sets, which enables them to swiftly tackle the constantly changing briefs and challenges. The team is truly impressive."
"Their understanding of current relevant topics and how the law applies to them is second to none, especially in the AI space."
"DLA have been at the forefront of technology contract development and negotiation for the last decade or more."
"The team has a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill sets, which enables them to swiftly tackle the constantly changing briefs and challenges. The team is truly impressive."
"Their understanding of current relevant topics and how the law applies to them is second to none, especially in the AI space."
Notable Practitioners
Gareth Stokes has significant experience in the negotiation of outsourcings, licence agreements of all kinds and application development projects. Much of his work has international dimensions.
"He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancement and, coupled with his sharp legal acumen, he clearly can deal with the most challenging legal issues."
"Gareth's advice on our adoption of new business models was invaluable."
"Gareth's commercial awareness and general understanding of how his clients operate is second to none."
Michael Stead is a tech sector specialist and works on high-value digital transformation, outsourcing, AI and data privacy matters.
"Michael is a trusted adviser and a collaborative team member, and is very knowledgeable on all things tech and AI. His ability to translate complex matters is second to none."
"Michael is a trusted adviser to our business on all of our key legal matters."
"Michael's ability to demystify complex legal jargon, as well as understand how his clients operate, is second to none."
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