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Paula Dumbill at Browne Jacobson LLP is experienced in complex IT and telecoms system supply and service outsourcing agreements, and recently advised a global technology provider on a multi-jurisdictional outsourcing of central services. Mark Snelgrove advised a public authority on its exit from a consortium broadband services supply agreement. The team also handled a number of contentious matters relating to software copyright.

Eversheds LLP has a key role for public sector bodies looking for outsourcing and innovation in their IT provision. Nigel Sternberg is a key figure, advising clients such as Bournemouth Borough Council on a strategic procurement of technology for the provision of services, with a project value between £160m and £240m. He has ‘the ability to explain complex legal issues in plain English’.

Gateley demonstrates strong IT credentials, with instructions in 2010 including the licensing of an electronic trading platform to financial institutions; trading and website terms for online marketing; and software/hardware outsourcing advice in the public healthcare sector. Jill Tomasin is the key contact.

At Nelsons Solicitors Limited, Karen Harrison is ‘practical and knowledgeable’ on data protection issues, and recently drafted software development agreements for an insurance database system. Jim Carter coordinated an international series of licences for a product volume verification system for FractureCode Corporation.

At Shakespeares, Ed Wright acts for several leading-brand telecoms, engineering and motor clients, on matters such as outsourcing and turnkey agreements.

With a strong grasp of cutting-edge technological developments, Michelle Sherwood heads Shoosmiths’ national IT team, and advises national clients on the documentation of infrastructure programmes, licences, and outsourcing agreements. The firm assisted Indesit with a review of website terms and conditions, and also handles data protection audits.

At Freeth Cartwright LLP, Deryk Houghton is acting for Capita Group on agreements for a £25m programme for the development and licensing of globally used insurance software applications; and is also handling a dispute relating to a BPO agreement.

Simon Bates heads Harvey Ingram LLP’s commerce and technology group, with experience including the preparation of IT licences and procurement documentation.

Hewitsons LLP’s Cambridge-based IT practice handles contentious and non-contentious work for a range of sophisticated clients.

Howes Percival LLP’s recent work includes advising Retail Assist on contracts for the supply of IT services to Jane Norman and ASOS. It also handles IT-related litigation.

Intellectual property

At Browne Jacobson LLP, the newly promoted 
Paula Dumbill joins ‘unlawyerish’ technology transfer and brand protection head Mark Snelgrove and contentious heavyweight Peter Ellis. The team 
recently advised Patrick Cox on the misappropriation of trade marks, and a transport company on passing 
off issues.

James Fry heads Eversheds LLP dedicated practice, which spans technology and branding instructions; contentious issues; and strategic advice for clients such as Mary Quant and Siemens. It advised The Olympic Park Legacy Company on branding agreements in 2010.

Jill Tomasin at Gateley is highly experienced in assisting major brands (including Aurum Group/Mappin & Webb) in the protection and exploitation of IP. In 2010 she dealt with trade mark disputes in Brazil, and defended parallel import claims in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

At Howes Percival LLP, ‘excellent IP litigator’ Matthew Talbot has been advising Schenk in patent infringement litigation, and UK food producers in applications for protected geographical indication (PGI) status. The team’s advice is ‘typically forthright, focused and high value’.

Jim Carter heads Nelsons Solicitors Limited’s large team, which advised bicycle manufacturer Giant (UK) Limited on a range of brand licence agreements and challenges to its trade mark applications. Carter gives ‘very balanced, thorough advice’.

At Shakespeares, Ed Wright handles non-
contentious instructions relating to the creation and commercial use of IP in bioscience, engineering and pharmaceuticals. Scott Farnsworth left the firm to set up his own IP practice.

Trade mark filings and patent protection actions are a feature of Freeth Cartwright LLP’s Birmingham-focused practice.

Hewitsons LLP’s strong Cambridge-based technology group has experience in advising clients across the fashion, software, electrical, hi-tech and biotech sectors.

Sport

Browne Jacobson LLP is a partner of choice for a 
range of football, rugby and cricket organisations. In 
2010 it was appointed to the Lawn Tennis Association 
and UK Athletics panels, and advised the 
England and Wales Cricket Board on outsourcing and employment matters. On the corporate and 
commercial side, the firm assisted Notts County FC on its takeover.

Simon Taylor at Freeth Cartwright LLP is a motorsport specialist, advising teams, clubs and governing bodies such as Carlin Motorsport, the Formula One Grand Prix Drivers Association, and Donington Park Circuit on commercial agreements and contentious matters, including appeals to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal.

Shakespeares advises on IP, licensing and employment issues, and is ‘great’ at putting in place commercial and constitutional documents for sports bodies, charities and individuals.

Spearing Waite LLP acts for local sports clubs on commercial and real estate agreements.

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