Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is capable of advising on the whole gamut of IT supply chain matters, including data centres, outsourcing, disputes, FinTech, and Insurtech. The department is under the leadership of the seasoned duo- Mark Bailey and Mark Howard- who have a depth of experience in regulated IT contracting and data centre operations in the financial services. Howard is a key name to note for corporate transactions, specifically transformational deals. Jason Saiban is proficient in complex IT matters in the retail and leisure space, while Charlotte Hill has a depth of expertise in a wide array of regulatory matters, as well as assisting on digital currencies, crypto, and NFTs. Megan Paul has a particular interest in large-scale commercial agreements, and Charles Mallows excels in data privacy matters.
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‘The team operates as a true extension of the in-house team. Many firms say that, but with Charles Russell Speechlys it is absolutely true. Once I instruct CRS, the matter is taken off my plate and I am kept in copy and only have to get involved if specific questions are put to me.’
‘Very knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic - providing support like an extension of the in-house legal team.’
‘Good partner and senior involvement throughout. Good sector knowledge.’
‘Great industry knowledge, we have been clients for years.’
- ‘Mark Bailey and his team are incredibly approachable, pragmatic, responsive, detailed and thorough. I would strongly recommend them to anyone.’
- ‘Mark Bailey in particular is fantastic, extremely experienced and very responsive.'
Key clients
- Juriba Limited and Juriba Inc
- Conferma Limtied
- Sage Group
- HX Travel Group
- Acora
- Advania UK
- Observe Technologies
- Nortal
- Vitality
- Oncam Global Limited
Work highlights
Advising IT services provider Juriba on a significant value, multi-year arrangement with a major US bank and a distribution arrangement with one of the world’s largest managed service providers.
Advising long-standing client Advania, a leading managed and professional services provider and one of Microsoft’s leading partners in the UK.
Lawyers
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
Mark Bailey, Mark Howard
Other key lawyers
Jason Saiban; Charlotte Hill; Hamish Perry; Megan Paul; Charles Mallow; Caroline Young