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At Browne Jacobson LLP, Mark Snelgrove’s team advises on cutting-edge IT law, in areas such as cloud computing, e-commerce, and online anti-counterfeiting. The firm receives a flow of software licence and supplier instructions from Joules.

Nigel Sternberg at Eversheds LLP has built a reputation in the area of IT procurement advice to local authorities. In 2011, he presided over the externalisation of Lincolnshire Police Authority’s back-office and middle-office function, a deal now open to 12 other police authorities.

Jill Tomasin’s team at Gateley advises on the licensing of electronic trading platforms to financial institutions, and handles outsourcing in the public healthcare sector. Lisa Logan, a media specialist, joined the firm in 2011.

The nine-fee-earner team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited includes partners in Nottingham and Derby, with Jim Carter and the ‘unflappable’ Stewart Vandermark the main contacts. In 2011, Carter advised longstanding client Giant on all aspects of its ‘Click and Collect’ launch. Karen Harrison has experience in data protection matters.

Ed Wright’s team at Shakespeares advises buyers of ICT products and services as well as owner-managed and start-up businesses. In 2011, Wright spent time on secondment with client Azzurri Communications. LG Electronics is also a client.

The team at Shoosmiths acts for suppliers such as Hewlett-Packard, and purchasers, such as Thomas Cook and Thorntons. Michelle Sherwood ‘sees the bigger commercial picture’.

At Freeth Cartwright LLP, the experienced Deryck Houghton recently drafted a suite of IT agreements for a computerised personal biometrics system.

Harvey Ingram LLP’s Simon Bates has experience in commercial IT agreements. In 2011, the firm advised a world leader in vehicle occupancy detection technology on software and hardware research.

Hewitsons LLP’s IT team is predominantly Cambridge based, and handles contentious and non-contentious work. Bill Thatcher is ‘responsive and thoughtful’.

At Howes Percival LLP, Matthew Talbot handles contentious IT work, with corporate head Gerald Couldrake taking the lead on the non-contentious side. Clients include Getronics UK and Retail Assist.

Intellectual property

Noted for its ‘clear and balanced advice’, Browne Jacobson LLP was successful in 2011 in defending Daniel Valovin against allegations of infringement of design rights, with the matter brought to settlement after mediation. Other recent work includes assisting a major high street retailer with an IP audit. Peter Ellis is a ‘shrewd negotiator’.

Eversheds LLP’s team is led by James Fry. His team undertakes contentious and non-contentious work in the retail, education, energy and healthcare sectors, as well as handling strategic joint venture projects for clients such as Assa Abloy and Anglo Scientific. The team is also known for trade mark, design and copyright work for clients such as Mary Quant.

Howes Percival LLP’s recruitment of Scott Farnsworth adds a non-contentious specialism in life sciences, design and engineering technologies; Farnsworth’s clients include Ricosta and Infomedia. The team also includes contentious specialist Matthew Talbot, who ‘directs the team very well’. The firm is currently acting for German company Schenck Rotec in a high-value patent infringement claim before the High Court.

Gateley’s Jill Tomasin is experienced in IP law, and her team has been bolstered by the arrival of media specialist Lisa Logan, who has an impressive array of clients including a well-known children’s author.

Jim Carter’s sizeable and ‘efficient’ team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited won some significant new clients in 2011. It carries out a variety of IP work for clients such as Giant and Filtrona.

Praised for its ‘breadth of service’, Shakespeares handles mainly non-contentious work in the bioscience, engineering, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Quadralene, Poundland and Crystals are active clients.

Freeth Cartwright LLP handles trade mark and passing off disputes, and contentious matters in the bio-medical field.

At Harvey Ingram LLP, associate Pina McAleer advises on high-stakes IP litigation for a client base which includes LPC Group plc.

Hewitsons LLP’s Cambridge-based technology team is active in Northamptonshire.

Sport

Browne Jacobson LLP’s offering is constructed around the experience of Peter Jones and Nigel Blackwell. The firm represents cricket, football, and rugby clients including Nottingham Forest FC, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, and the England and Wales Cricket Board. The team also provides employment and safeguarding advice to UK and England Athletics

Freeth Cartwright LLP’s Simon Taylor is a motorsport specialist. In one highlight, Taylor acted for an up-and-coming Formula One driver in appealing a decision at a meeting in Monza.

The ‘quick and efficient’ Ed Wright is the contact at Shakespeares. The firm handles IP, employment, and constitutional matters for sports bodies.

Harvey Ingram LLP provides advice to clients in rugby, swimming, and skating.

Spearing Waite LLP advises local sports clubs on commercial and real estate matters.

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