Shoosmiths LLP continually advises on a broad range of technology matters, including AI, blockchain, fintech, and wireless communication. Joe Stephenson leads the practice with a focus on large-scale IT procurement and outsourcing. Alex Kirkhope and Craig Armstrong remain key contacts for technology and commercial work. Recent hires include Kurt Ma in January 2025 and Mark Churchman in February 2025, while departures include Sam Tyfield and Victoria Bentley.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Joe Stephenson is a technically excellent, experienced, and commercially focused lawyer.'
- ‘The Shoosmiths TMT team is simply excellent. Joe Stephenson and the other lawyers we have worked with have been technically excellent; but have marked themselves out for their practical knowledge of our market and the commercial considerations our business care about. Working with the team has been smooth and they make the hard stuff look easy.’
Key clients
- ABN Amro
- Amadeus Capital Partners Limited
Work highlights
Advised Oracle on its provision of shared services to a cluster of UK Government departments, Oracle’s most significant project in EMEA impacting nearly half the UK’s civil service.
Practice head
Joe Stephenson
Other key lawyers
Alex Kirkhope; Craig Armstrong; Kurt Ma; Mark Churchman