Ranking tables

Information Technology | UK

The South

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. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong team well versed in both contentious and non-contentious IT work, standing out in particular for complex and high-value transactions. It acts for an impressive range of national and international clients, and contacts with US companies are facilitated by the firm's San Francisco office. It is noted for expertise in hi-tech manufacturing agreements.
  2. Stevens & Bolton LLP
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    Stevens & Bolton LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Stevens & Bolton offers an experienced team routinely sought after by large corporations and technology startups for its expertise. Noted for procurement arrangements and cloud sourcing, it has particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and insurance sectors. The team is also expert in technology services for the fast-moving consumer goods market.
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Band 2

  1. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co is a go-to practice for a wide range of IT matters, including outsourcing and cloud computing, and enjoys a fine track record for its transactional capabilities. The team supports clients' IT needs across an array of sectors, with notable strength in the insurance, logistics, security and energy markets. The firm regularly acts for international clients or on matters with cross-border dimensions.
  2. Cripps
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    Cripps
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Cripps offers expertise across the full range of IT matters, with particular experience in software development, cloud computing and outsourcing. The team also maintains a fine reputation for its work in system procurement and data protection issues.
  3. DMH Stallard LLP
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    DMH Stallard LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    DMH Stallard advises suppliers and corporate customers on the full span of IT procurement and outsourcing. The team has expertise in sophisticated infrastructure arrangements involving IP rights assignment and the provision of software, firmware and hardware as an integrated package. The firm is also recommended for disputes and advice on IR35 compliance.
  4. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Blake Morgan
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    Blake Morgan
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Blake Morgan provides services to both suppliers and customers of IT systems in the financial services and education sectors. The team is noted for its work with emerging technology businesses and is also well equipped to handle cross-border commercial and corporate deals. The firm is augmented by sector-specific corporate, venture capital and litigation expertise.
  2. Moore Barlow LLP
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    Moore Barlow LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Moore Barlow provides expert advice on all manner of technology licensing agreements. The firm has a sound understanding of data protection regulation and risk management. It acts predominantly for specialist and emerging IT service providers.
  3. Trethowans LLP
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    Trethowans LLP
    Information Technology
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Trethowans' information technology team is a growing department of specialists with experience and expertise across the gamut of technology law. The team's reputation has garnered it work from globally renowned clients, university spinouts and tech incubators.