Highlighted for its capabilities in the finance and government sectors, Mills & Reeve LLP is geared to handle emerging tech and IT project matters. The practice is led by Alison Ross-Eckford– who has two decades of expertise in IT and outsourcing - alongside Jagvinder Singh Kang who has over two decades of experience in IT law, recently specialising in AI, data protection, and cyber law. Kevin Calder‘s key focus is in the government sector, handling major IT projects in education, health, and social care. Peter Wainman is well-versed in data protection- acting for tech multinational clients. Sophie Burton-Jones has a particular focus on the health tech sector, overseeing digital transformation projects. Paul Knight excels in data security, software licensing, and development, while Megan Whitaker’s key strengths are large-scale IT projects and complex data protection work.
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Key clients
- Ocado Group
- Cognizant
- FactSet
- Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- British Standards Institution
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Ministry of Defence
- Siemens Healthcare
- HM Land Registry
- Redgate Software Limited
- Gearset
Work highlights
Advised Ocado Group on its contract for high-tech automated warehousing equipment and services, and wider commercial / IT support.
Advised Siemens Healthcare on its contracts with UK customers such as NHS Trusts, including supporting the in-house legal team on the managed equipment services agreement for St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Advised HM Land Registry on the IT contracts to support the transition of the Local Land Charges register from Local Authorities to a single national database.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Alison Ross-Eckford
Practice head
Alison Ross Eckford; Jagvinder Singh Kang
Other key lawyers
Kevin Calder; Peter Wainman; Sophie Burton-Jones; Paul Knight; Megan Whitaker