Shakespeare Martineau LLP is regularly turned to for a range of IT and telecoms matters, including the acquisitions of telecoms businesses, escrow agreements, and advice on licensing and outsourcing agreements. Ed Wright helms the practice and is the first port of call for IT-related transactions, acting for both suppliers and purchasers, as well as being an active advisor on distance selling, e-commerce data protection, and procurement matters. Specialising in transactional and advisory IP matters, Selina Hinchliffe handles agreements, IP strategy and policy, and the IP aspects of commercial deals.
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‘We find Shakespeare Martineau able to deal with any request we throw at them. Whether UK or international, they always seem able to provide the correct service.’
‘Ed Wright has been excellent, and his advice has always been well received. Ed takes time to understand the business, and as we grow, he highlights areas we should be reviewing. He is an integral part of our success story.’
Key clients
- Medishout Limited
- WAGO Limited
- JTF Marketing Limited
- Endurance Zone Limited
- Spirit Health Group Limited
- Skeleton Productions Limited
- Cambridge Sleep Sciences Limited
- Fire & Acoustic Seals Limited
- Replay Maintenance Limited
- Passport365 Limited
- PKKM Limited
- XN Global Systems Group Limited
- Ford & Slater
- Bath & West Finance
- Yototo
- Smart DCC
Work highlights
Advising an energy provider on its procurement of a flexibility platform designed to monitor, control, dispatch, manage, and optimise the use of connected devices against ancillary services.
Advising a network services provider on a proposed outsourcing agreement, including the TUPE elements which was perceived as one of the key risks.
Reviewing and advising a bank on proposed supplier agreements, focusing on contract negotiation, compliance with UK law, and regulatory requirements, including financial services and data protection standards.
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Practice head
Selina Hinchliffe; Ed Wright