Ranking tables

Information Technology | UK

North West

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.

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Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its expertise in a range of areas, including cloud computing and outsourcing for high-profile public and private sector clients. The firm remains a top choice for high-value purchaser-focused matters. It frequently handles contentious IT issues and acts for clients in a range of industries, including financial services, government, transport and telecommunications.
  2. DLA Piper UK LLP
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    DLA Piper UK LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper acts for an impressive range of domestic and international clients across the range of IT matters such as outsourcing, procurement and complex service transitions. The firm stands out for its public sector work and is able to leverage its huge global network to assist with cross-border matters. DLA Piper is frequently instructed by major government institutions for large outsourcing projects.
  3. Pinsent Masons
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    Pinsent Masons
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons enjoys a stellar reputation for its work on major IT projects, with particular expertise in digital and online work, as well as cybersecurity. Areas of expertise include outsourcing, procurement and SaaS licensing. The team is regularly retained by leading clients in the public and private sectors. The lawyers are also highly experienced advising customer-facing businesses on software projects to enhance interactions and facilitate payments.
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Band 2

  1. Fieldfisher
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    Fieldfisher
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Fieldfisher offers expertise across the full span of IT work, including cutting-edge areas such as AI and facial recognition. The firm regularly receives complex and international instructions for technology transactions and associated data privacy compliance. It advises large corporate customers and innovative suppliers.
  2. TLT LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

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    Gateley Legal
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Gateley Legal possesses expertise across a full range of IT matters, with particular experience in matters pertaining to the financial services and healthcare sectors. It advises on the data protection and financial services regulation implications of cloud technologies. The firm has a noted strength with 'business as usual' IT procurement matters.
  2. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Mills & Reeve's technology team is recommended for its experience in contract negotiations and procurement matters. It advises on SaaS licensing, cloud migrations and transformation programmes. The team also offers further experience in data protection-related topics such as international data transfers.
  3. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths offers deep expertise in a variety of technology matters, covering contract negotiations, digital transformations and outsourcing projects. The team services both suppliers and customers, and can advise on tech issues within a multitude of sectors, with the automotive, banking and retail sectors being but a few. The firm offers further experience in data protection and fintech-related matters.
  4. DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3
  5. DWF
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Eversheds Sutherland
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Myerson
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3
  8. Pannone Corporate LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3