Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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+44 20 7406 6014About
Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP
We are best known for acting for some of the world’s most prominent technology companies, as well as rapidly growing clients deploying innovative technologies in order to disrupt traditional industries, from advertising and HR management to sport. We have a history of advising on ground-breaking IT transactions and cases, as well as litigating on behalf of a number of unique international software and hardware clients, with a specialist team of technology disputes lawyers. We support both technology suppliers looking to exploit their tech assets and customers implementing tech solutions within their own organisation and offerings.
We have extensive experience advising on the exploitation of emerging tech in sectors including AI & deep learning; FinTech and InsureTech; LegalTech; Digital Health; SaaS.
Our Technology Group is an integrated team of lawyers drawn from the breadth of our firm's expertise - from commercial and corporate, to employment & disputes, & many more in between. Our Technology Group also includes non-legal experts in fields such as data protection, cyber security & data science who work alongside our lawyers to deliver seamless services to support our clients embrace both the challenges & opportunities of operating in rapidly transforming sectors across the globe.
We have an in-house team of software consultants, MDRx, who work closely with our lawyers & can support you with strategy, digital transformation, software development, & data innovation.
Chambers Review
The technology group at Mishcon de Reya specialises in assisting clients with transactions relating to cutting-edge technologies, including cloud solutions and blockchain. The team brokers complex agreements with key suppliers and customers all the way through to drafting terms and conditions to be rolled out to customers.
Work Highlights
- Mishcon de Reya LLP advised Hewlett Packard Enterpriseon various technology agreements including in respect of the provision of goods and services, licensing arrangements, subcontracting agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We receive carefully crafted, bespoke support from Mischon de Reya which enables our business to grow in a challenging macroeconomic environment."
"Their expertise in the digital assets sector is very strong."
"Mishcon spends the time to understand what is important to us today and for our future ambitions. They put together the right team of specialists for every scenario."
"They are able to step in and get up to speed on complex customer contracts very quickly."
"The Mischon solicitors have good knowledge of current market conditions, case law and industry trends and can apply the law in a practical manner when advising on contract changes."
"We receive carefully crafted, bespoke support from Mischon de Reya which enables our business to grow in a challenging macroeconomic environment."
"Their expertise in the digital assets sector is very strong."
"Mishcon spends the time to understand what is important to us today and for our future ambitions. They put together the right team of specialists for every scenario."
"They are able to step in and get up to speed on complex customer contracts very quickly."
"The Mischon solicitors have good knowledge of current market conditions, case law and industry trends and can apply the law in a practical manner when advising on contract changes."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Leaf represents technology buyers and vendors across the range of commercial IT law matters. He has experience in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.
"Simon provides fantastic, commercially realistic and risk-adjusted advice on a wide range of technology and commercial matters. He is proactive and always meets deadlines."
"Simon is very professional and advises us in a clear and concise manner. He is well versed on what is happening in the industry he practices in and can think laterally about a problem."
"Simon's advice is excellent."