The IT and telecoms group at Addleshaw Goddard is praised for being ‘strong, committed, and delivering a five-star service’, advising clients across sectors on AI implementation, major systems rollouts, and tech outsourcing. Paul Bentham and Claire Edwards lead the team, with Bentham known for handling large-scale IT projects across both the public and private sectors and Edwards specialising in data protection and international transfers. The ’phenomenal’ Phil McGough advises on a wide range of tech and commercial contracts, while Nadine Waters, praised as a ‘legend’ in the North West, has extensive experience in outsourcing and system implementation across the telecoms, retail, and manufacturing industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nadine Waters is quite a legend in the North West marketplace. She delivers a unique blend of deep experience, extensive technical knowledge, and a "no nonsense" approach to dealmaking, which clients absolutely love. She consistently delivers successful outcomes for her clients, and leads the AG team by her example.'
- ‘The TMT practice group at AG provides robust advice on technology contracts. They display knowledge in contractual issues, and also market trends.'
- ‘Paul Bentham is a sound lawyer and is a trusted adviser on complex issues.'
- ‘The AG team is friendly, easy to work with, and incredibly experienced. They are actively involved in all aspects of the technology market, and so know the current negotiating positions of those on the other side, and what is realistically achievable. Technically very strong, committed, and deliver a five-star service.’
- ‘Commercially pragmatic approach, worked seamlessly with in-house team to deliver to tight timescales. Took the time to understand the complex requirements of the client and offer solution-driven inputs to some complex issues.'
- ‘Nadine Waters and Lydia Altoft have subject matter expertise, flexibility, approachability, friendly approach, solutions driven, commercial pragmatism with an in-depth appreciation of complex requirements. Worked seamlessly with in-house project team.’
- 'The team were extremely quick to respond throughout, always taking the time to explain the various issues arising and possible solutions. They were pragmatic in approach, and took the time to understand our concerns and ideal resolution.'
Key clients
- Co-operative Group Limited
- Reckitt Benckiser Group Companies
- Bruntwood Limited Group of Companies
- PZ Cussons Plc
- McDonald's Restaurants Limited
- ASDA Stores Limited
- Matalan Group Companies
- Diageo Group Companies
- United Utilities Group Companies
- National Energy System Operator Limited
Work highlights
Advising National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) in relation to multiple ICT procurements.
Advising Eagle Eye, an SaaS and AI technology company, on a five-year global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with a multinational enterprise software vendor.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Claire Edwards
Next generation Partners
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Nadine Waters
Phil McGough
Practice head
Paul Bentham; Claire Edwards
Other key lawyers
Nadine Waters; Phil McGough; Tom Howe; Lydia Altoft