Barry Doherty > Codified Legal > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Codified Legal
COLMORE PLAZA, 20 COLMORE CIRCUS
QUEENSWAY
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6AT
England

Position

Barry has practised in the field of corporate law for over 20 years, and provides a comprehensive range of legal services, with a particular focus on corporate transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, and management buy-outs and buy-ins. As well as offering advice on general company law compliance and corporate governance, he also handles company formations, re-structuring, joint ventures, and shareholders’ agreements. Barry’s experience covers all areas of corporate law, from advising on early stage fundraisings and investments, to disposals.

Career

Consultant at Technology Law Alliance (2011 – present); Partner at Weightmans LLP, (2009 – 2011); Partner at Needham & James LLP (2006 – 2008); Senior Associate at Wragge & Co LLP (2000 – 2006); Senior Associate at Pinsent Curtis (1998 – 2000); Associate at Dibb Lupton Alsop (1988 – 1998).

Education

University of Leeds LLB (Hons) 1982-1987; Guildford College of Law 1987-1988.

Lawyer Rankings

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

Providing a ‘high-quality, client-focused service’, Codified Legal‘s specialist expertise involves major IT projects and outsourcing contracts. Its clients range from technology providers to software development companies, supporting such clients with issues that include contracts for systems and data protection, amongst others. The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ Stephen Ollerenshaw leads the practice, with key expertise in offshore and pan-European outsourcing projects, alongside IT and outsourcing contract negotiations. Specialist corporate lawyer Barry Doherty and consultant Conan Chitham strengthen the practice.