Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s team is recognised for its comprehensive tech offering with a varied caseload, including transport-related tech issues, government and infrastructure matters, TMT, and financial services work. Overseeing the practice, Nick Blane conducts large-scale public sector IT and outsourcing projects, with particular activity in the transport sector. Joanne Veitch straddles her practice across major tech outsourcing and tech-enabled projects within the TMT, financial services, and public sectors, whereas Simon White is a trusted advisor for IT issues pertaining to major outsourcing projects and complex commercial contracting.
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‘The team provides pragmatic, accurate and timely legal advice that is easy for the business to understand.’
‘Nick Blane is a diligent and pragmatic lawyer. He can critically analyse what the business needs, rather than simply doing what is asked. This often means challenging the business and reframing questions to get to the right solution.’
‘What really stood out to me about this firm was how responsive and approachable they were. My lawyer and her team always took the time to answer my questions quickly and clearly, and they gave solid, practical advice.’
‘Joanne Veitch and her team really stood out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for their clients.’
‘Simon White and team are open-minded and pragmatic. They take a collaborative approach to negotiation while fighting their client's corner.’
‘Simon is knowledgeable, approachable and collaborative. It's a pleasure to work with him. He delivers to deadline and provides clear, actionable advice.’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic. They provide concise and practical advice to find the best solution possible for their client.’
‘Nick Blane is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and a joy to work with. He is always happy to assist, especially on tight deadlines. Nick listens to your requirements and finds the best solutions for his clients.’
'The team's strengths are the ability to break down and explain complex regulatory requirements and apply them in practice to a client's individual business and services. This helps the business ensure they are complying with such requirements to the extent that is required, without the business taking unnecessary risk.'
'Strong commercial acumen with dose of common sense.'
Key clients
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- UK Biobank
- University of Southampton
- United Learning
Work highlights
Advised Network Rail Infrastructure Limited on the preparation of bespoke template contract documents.
Advised UK Biobank on all legal aspects of its project for the procurement of a supplier to the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems.
Advised University of Southampton on various IT-related matters including procurement of SaaS software and high performance computing infrastructure and services and development of standard IT purchasing terms and conditions.
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Practice head
Nick Blane
Other key lawyers
Joanne Veitch; Simon White