Hill Dickinson LLP’s IT team is experienced in both the public and private sectors. Heads of the team are Mark Fitzgibbon, focusing on public procurement matters, and James Lonsdale, providing tech advice across sectors. Paddy Dwyer, who joined from DLA Piper in January 2025, brings significant expertise in large-scale outsourcings and multi-vendor IT models. Jay Mehta also joined the team from DWF in August 2024 and advises on AI and robotics in the life sciences and manufacturing spaces. Paul Walsh specialises in resolving IT and outsourcing disputes and handles litigation and arbitration for both suppliers and customers.
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‘They have an excellent understanding of our business and needs and operate as a very effective team with ourselves.’
‘James Lonsdale is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and solutions orientated. Great to work with.’
Key clients
- NHS Business Services Authority
- Management Information Centre Limited
- Secure Trust Bank Plc
- Johnsons Services Group Plc
- Alteration Earth plc (to be renamed Priority Intelligence Group PLC)
- The Veterinary Defence Society Limited
- Betzone Limited/Richmond Atlantic Limited
- Connected Fanatics Limited
- The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited
- SenseAI Innovations Limited
- Tactus Holdings Limited/Tactus Limited
- Jorvik Design Centre Limited
Work highlights
Advising NHS Business Services Authority in connection with its procurement (and associated contracting arrangements) for a new SaaS cloud-based electronic staff record solution for use by all staff members across the NHS in England and Wales.
Advised Betzone Limited/Richmond Atlantic in relation to agreements for the provision of a new betting and gaming website/platform and for the provision of games and sports content.
Advising Connected Fanatics on its agreement with British and Irish Lions (BIL) for the provision of Connected Fanatics’ LOCKEROOM software Platform.
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Practice head
Mark Fitzgibbon; James Lonsdale
Other key lawyers
Paddy Dwyer; Jay Mehta; Paul Walsh