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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

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A key port of call for customers purchasing IT solutions, data centre operators, and SaaS providers, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields a considerable workload, notably in IT disputes, M&A, and outsourcing. Mark Bailey specialises in regulated IT sector contracting and cloud matters, while Mark Howard is particularly experienced in transactional matters. Megan Paul handles data privacy issues and distribution agreements, and Janine Regan’s caseload encompasses data protection compliance. Caroline Young is noted for her strength in digital transformation projects, licensing, and Saas, whilst Rachel Bell is focused on commercial contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A pragmatic, commercial approach.'

  • ‘Caroline Young is a new partner. She rolls up her sleeves and gets involved. She handles negotiations effectively and understands when to escalate. She uses her knowledge of the client's risk appetite to maximum effect so that I am not dragged into calls to review her work needlessly. I trust her to get a transaction over the line in an efficient and risk-based way.’

Key clients

  • Juriba Limited
  • Juriba Inc
  • Puma Private Equity
  • Conferma Limited
  • AtkinsRealis
  • discoverIE
  • AnalytiChem
  • Nike
  • Lowe Rental Group
  • Pulse Fibre Limited
  • Awaking Giants
  • Fairxchange
  • Marshmallow Financial Services
  • Pure Data Centres

Work highlights

  • Advising Juriba on a significant multi-year arrangement with a major US bank and a distribution arrangement with one of the world’s largest managed service providers.
  • Advising Puma Private Equity on its investment into Thingtrax Limited, an IoT SaaS manufacturing performance software, as part of a £4.3m Series A funding round.
  • Advising discoverIE Group plc on its acquisition of Silvertel for an initial cash consideration of £22 million on a debt free, cash free basis.

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Leading partners: IT
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Bailey, Mark Howard

Other key lawyers

Megan Paul, Janine Regan, Caroline Young, Rachel Bell, Anna Sowerby, Jason Saiban