Joseph Stephenson

Practice Areas

"Joe is a Partner specialising in IT, technology and sourcing transactions.

He has a particular focus on large scale and complex IT projects, regularly advising national and international companies on high profile system implementation and integration projects.

Joe has helped establish Shoosmiths’ IT and Technology team as one of the leading practices in the country (ranked Band 1 by Legal 500 and Chambers UK Guide) and is one of only 5 practices in the country recognised as a Band 1 “National Leader outside London” (Chambers UK Guide). The team is noted as 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.... Noted for its deep bench of solicitors with experience across a wide array of complex IT projects."" (Chambers UK Guide).

Joe is consistently ranked as a leading individual in IT by leading legal directories - Legal 500 and Chambers UK Guide - being described as having “the perfect balance of deep legal expertise, extensive subject area knowledge and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills” (Chambers UK Guide).