Information Technology
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
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(03700) 865000About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths’ national TMT team is one of the largest dedicated practices in the UK, comprising over 20 lawyers (including 9 partners) who regularly act on high-profile TMT transactions for well-known businesses across the sector.
As you’d expect, our experienced TMT lawyers are experts at applying the ‘black letter’ law. But we don’t work in a legal bubble. In a sector where disruption, innovation and constant change are everywhere, we know what is happening on the ground.
What’s more, most of our lawyers have worked in-house. The result? We speak fluent business sense: our lawyers are not just legal experts but TMT experts. A deep knowledge of these sectors—inside and out—means that we have hands-on experience of giving focused and innovative legal advice.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths has a thriving team that draws on a wealth of expertise to handle the complete range of IT matters and represents a fine choice for clients in the financial services, retail and telecoms sectors. It is particularly active on the customer side of IT procurement, though it increasingly acts on the supplier side also. The team at Shoosmiths is well regarded for its cross-border capabilities.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised the Stonegate Pub Company on the launch of its loyalty platform app, MiXR. The team provided advice on the privacy and data and payment functionalities of the app.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand our business and are quick to respond with pragmatic advice."
"The team has a great breadth of knowledge and experience, and they go out of their way to accommodate our needs."
"Shoosmiths have supported us on a number of complex contractual negotiations. Every lawyer we have worked with has really impressed us."
"They understand our business and are quick to respond with pragmatic advice."
"The team has a great breadth of knowledge and experience, and they go out of their way to accommodate our needs."
"Shoosmiths have supported us on a number of complex contractual negotiations. Every lawyer we have worked with has really impressed us."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Armstrong is a market-leading practitioner with vast experience in technology outsourcing and procurement projects. He often acts for clients in financial services, telecoms and retail.
"A very good lawyer and a nice guy, I can't fault him."
Joseph Stephenson is the head of Shoosmiths' technology, digital and telecoms department. He specialises in IT and technology procurement, with a particular focus on complex IT transformational projects and outsourcings.
"Joseph Stephenson is an excellent IT lawyer. He's really prompt and has a lot of experience."
"Joe is always a pleasure to work with. He has a great understanding of our business and knows exactly what type of support we're looking for."
Ben Gardner advises across a full range of matters in this area, but has a particular focus on the manufacturing, automotive, consumer goods and technology sectors.
Paul Nightingale has experience of working on high-profile public contracts and is praised highly by clients for understanding their businesses.
"He has a great understanding of our business and he is always extremely considered and pragmatic in his approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Midlands
Members
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Head of Department
Michelle Craven-Faulkner
Íofa O’Donnell
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Dignity Plc
Dignity plc
Estée Lauder
Odeon Cinemas
Three Mobile
Volkswagen Group