Information Technology & Outsourcing
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 3060 6000Chambers Review
RPC has a sizeable technology group which handles advisory and contentious matters. The team assists with data, licensing and intellectual property issues arising from tech transactions, as well as disputes between IT consumers and suppliers. It acts for suppliers and customers, with corporate clients drawn from a wide range of sectors, particularly high technology, sports gambling and social media. The team advises prominent BPO service providers and e-commerce companies.
Work Highlights
- RPC advised RSA on a renegotiation and extension of their IT outsourcing agreement with Wipro.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"RPC has a good understanding of all commercial matters with access to specialists."
"RPC pulls in the right experts when needed and possesses an impressive grasp of the issues."
"RPC has a good understanding of all commercial matters with access to specialists."
"RPC pulls in the right experts when needed and possesses an impressive grasp of the issues."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Crichard leads the technology and outsourcing practice at RPC. He assists both customers and suppliers on large-scale IT outsourcings, procurements and implementation projects.
"Mark is a trusted partner."
"Mark brings a degree of pragmatism alongside his vast experience."
"Mark is good to collaborate with."
David Cran is highly regarded for his contentious technology practice. He is noted for his handling of breach of contract disputes arising from disrupted IT projects.
"David is a brilliant technology lawyer and litigator."
"He is a solid lawyer."
Helen Armstrong is well versed in acting for both outsourcing customers and providers, notably including clients in the public sector. She has experience of advising on outsourcing disputes.
"Helen is a very capable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
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