Mark Neale > Freeths LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Freeths LLP
3RD FLOOR, THE COLMORE BUILDING
20 COLMORE CIRCUS, QUEENSWAY
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6AT
England

Work Department

Mark is a highly experienced solicitor, specialising in IT contract drafting and negotiating, as well as supporting litigators with respect of the IT aspects of claims brought in the IT field.

His experience covers advising on a wide range of IT arrangements, from large scale IT projects (such as hardware/maintenance supply and outsourcings) to complex and often unique IT arrangements (including unusual SaaS delivery methods).

Mark has worked with a number of SaaS subscribers looking to protect themselves from insolvency issues relating to SaaS providers. He has worked with suppliers, clients and infrastructure providers to achieve pragmatic and viable solutions which are not common in the market.

Mark has extensive in-house experience (working within major organisations purchasing IT solutions and hardware), allowing for a very commercial/practical approach in advising his clients.

Position

Partner

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Birmingham

Co-chaired by Lee Clifford and Mark Neale, the Freeths LLP team leverages its ‘good specialist knowledge’ while representing clients from across the tech, construction and automotive industries. The practice has extensive experience of advising on corporate disposals, M&A and private equity transactions, with the corporate head Clifford specialising in complex investments and private restructuring. Tom Brown focuses on all aspects of corporate law, while Neale spearheads the commercial offering, concentrating primarily on IT outsourcing transactions. Nigel Gardner is a commercial contract expert, Kirstin Roberts is knowledgeable on the renewables space, and both Mohammed Abbas and Olivia Johnson are also noted.

West Midlands > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

The growing practice at Freeths LLP assists clients from across market sectors, with retail, automotive, logistics, manufacturing and tech companies approaching it. Its expertise in contract drafting and negotiation is notable, as is its experience in risk management advice. Mark Neale, who advises large corporations on their IT projects and arrangements, oversees the practice in Birmingham. Nigel Gardner adds strength to the team with a focus on tech arrangements in the logistics and leisure sectors.