Paddy Dwyer > DLA Piper UK LLP > Liverpool, England > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper‘s ability to expertly assist at both the domestic and cross-border level ensures that a wide range of local, national and international clients instruct the firm. The commercial offering, which is best known for advising on complex contract matters, is spearheaded by Sarah Bell and Peter Brook. The former is particularly well regarded for knowledge of the government sector, while the latter acts as the national practice head. On the corporate side, James Kerrigan is the key name to note. Other notable team members include Gemma Cowap and legal director Paddy Dwyer.

DLA Piper supports high calibre domestic and international clients on cloud computing, complex IT and business process outsourcing and insourcing, and systems integration matters. The team has particular capabilities in fintech and is well renowned for its public sector practice. Sarah Bell heads up the team, advising key clients on IT-related procurements. Lee Brierley leads the Manchester technology and sourcing department, while the Liverpool-based Peter Brook handles complex IT matters for the public sector. Legal directors Paddy Dwyer and Gemma Cowap bolster the Liverpool office, dealing with technology contracts and procurements and outsourcing projects, respectively. Stephen Wright joined the firm’s general counsel office.