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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.

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