Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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(020) 7074 8000Chambers Review
Lewis Silkin has recognised strengths advising clients on commercial, sourcing and transactional technology matters. The firm guides clients across matters ranging from IP and SaaS licensing to digital transformation projects. It also represents clients in technology contract disputes.
Work Highlights
- Lewis Silkin advised Howden Joinery Group on its SaaS, licensing, software development, technology integration and outsourcing requirements.
Strengths
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"There hasn't been a topic or query where I haven't been pointed towards a direction within their team. It's remarkable."
"The firm provides good advice on agreement negotiations."
"Lewis Silkin has an excellent team that can support on a range of different areas."
"Lewis Silkin provide excellent support on complex projects. They take the initiative from the inception of the project and help to maintain momentum and ensure deadlines are met."
"Lewis Silkin provide good advice and answers that are thoughtful, pertinent, and helpful."
"There hasn't been a topic or query where I haven't been pointed towards a direction within their team. It's remarkable."
"The firm provides good advice on agreement negotiations."
"Lewis Silkin has an excellent team that can support on a range of different areas."
"Lewis Silkin provide excellent support on complex projects. They take the initiative from the inception of the project and help to maintain momentum and ensure deadlines are met."
"Lewis Silkin provide good advice and answers that are thoughtful, pertinent, and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
James Gill advises buyers and providers of technology across a variety of IT procurement and sourcing deals. This includes licence agreements, ERP solutions and digital transformations.
"James is an expert in the field and is accessible and plugged in to the matter."
"James really understands the business and asks the right questions. He is very user-friendly and translates legal jargon into conversational English."
"He is brilliant. James is very flexible and very commercial. He is the sort of lawyer who helps the business get the job done."
Nick Allan advises clients on matters such as software licensing and MSA drafting. He is also noted for his representation of media clients, particularly video game companies.
"Nick is our go-to for all legal matters, effectively acting as our outside in-house counsel."
"Nick has an excellent understanding of our business and gives pragmatic and commercial advice."
"Nick is strong in terms of response times to queries and detail provided. He also demonstrates his level of sophistication and his commercial awareness by negotiating us into beneficial positions."
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