Ranking tables

Information Technology | UK

Midlands

This is primarily an industry-specific section focusing on firms and individuals advising technology-based businesses. Researchers consider legal advice given to suppliers and purchasers in relation to significant IT supply and services contracts. Work in this sector may include outsourcing and IT-driven business transformation projects, infrastructure projects and product launches, as well as litigation. We also consider early-stage investment, M&A, and share listings concerning emerging tech companies.

Outsourcing arrangements that are not IT-driven, such as legal services, property and maintenance, and other business process contracting arrangements are now considered separately under the Commercial Contracts table.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. DLA Piper UK LLP
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    DLA Piper UK LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper is noted for its work on large-scale IT matters both domestically and internationally. The firm frequently advises major clients in the financial services and insurance sectors, and also acts for global technology suppliers. The team has significant experience overseeing ERP projects and comes highly recommended for contract audits and restructures.
  2. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Codified Legal
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Eversheds Sutherland
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Browne Jacobson LLP
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    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Browne Jacobson acts for a wide range of customers and suppliers of technology across a spread of IT matters such as ERP transactions, software development and e-commerce issues. The team continues to be highly regarded for its work across a number of sectors, including retail, healthcare and insurance. The firm has significant experience acting for leading clients in the public sector on IT services.
  2. Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
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    Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Gowling WLG remains a leading choice for clients for an array of IT matters, including cloud computing, outsourcing and data privacy. The firm is regularly sought after for its ability to handle high-stakes contentious matters regarding software licensing. It works for an impressive roster of clients, ranging from startups to FTSE 100 companies in a variety of sectors from financial services to retail. Gowling WLG frequently acts for public sector organisations across the UK, such as local authorities and housing associations.
  3. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mills & Reeve's rising technology practice has made a name for itself in a broad field of sophisticated industries including fintech and finance, pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing. The team offers strong expertise in complex data protection matters. Mills & Reeve can draw on its national footprint to support clients.
  4. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs is an emerging player in the IT field known for handling a range of contractual matters, including SAP contracts, service agreements and outsourcing. Areas of particular strength include the implementation of new business-critical IT systems, data security and data protection. The firm is routinely instructed by clients in the automotive, technology and financial services sectors.
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Band 3

  1. Bevan Brittan LLP
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    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bevan Brittan is a recognised firm in the technology space, known for its work with public sector clients. Its most prominent work includes advising on public sector outsourcing contracts.
  2. Freeths LLP
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    Freeths LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Freeths is a rising firm in the technology space, known for representing household names in high-value matters. Recent work includes reviewing and developing IT contracts, along with negotiating contracts with suppliers.
  3. Pinsent Masons LLP
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    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons has a fine track record in business-critical IT projects for a range of emerging technology, public sector and FTSE 100 clients. The firm is well known for its strengths in data privacy and information law, outsourcing and product development projects. It frequently advises on tech sector corporate transactions.
  4. Shakespeare Martineau
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    Shakespeare Martineau
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Shakespeare Martineau advises clients across the Midlands, nationally and internationally on complex IT-related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. The firm is renowned for its sector specialism in universities and TMT.
  5. Wright Hassall LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3