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IT and telecoms

Codified Legal

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IT projects and outsourcing contracts remain a cornerstone of Codified Legal's offering. The practice is jointly steered by Jeremy Newton and Gavin Wakefield. Newton handles commercial contracts, e-commerce, and data protection matters, while Wakefield advises both tech users and suppliers on a wide array of outsourcing-related contracts. Shazanna Safdar-Karim and Paul Lucas leverage extensive experience in intellectual property. Karim has particular expertise across the financial services, software, and data sectors.  
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Gavin works with us on enterprise B2B software agreements, and what sets him apart is his deep understanding of how enterprise software businesses actually operates. His legal advice is grounded in a practical appreciation of the ongoing realities of software implementation, client onboarding, and long-term support. This commercial awareness consistently improves the quality of his legal analysis and recommendations.’

  • ‘Gavin has an excellent demeanour for navigating legal negotiations - measured, pragmatic, and solutions-focused. He is particularly effective in conversations between us and our clients, helping align interests while keeping progress on track. Compared to other firms we’ve worked with, Gavin’s blend of legal skill and commercial fluency gives us more confidence in complex negotiations, and his collaborative approach helps reduce friction during what can often be tense discussions. His strengths are that he is commercially-minded, technically informed, and easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • GlobalLogic
  • IBM UK

Work highlights

Advised GlobalLogic on a major technology transformation contract with a FTSE 100 retailer.