DLA Piper’s 'technically excellent' and 'truly exceptional' team advises on a wide range of IT and telecoms matters, including cloud computing, complex outsourcing and insourcing, ERP/CRM procurement, systems integration and smart ticketing issues. Practice head Sarah Bell has specific expertise in IT-related procurements, and Peter Brook is an expert in satellite technology contracts, while David Booth specialises in IT procurements and AI projects. Lee Brierley has extensive experience in smart ticketing and agile procurement projects, and Naomi McHale focuses on AI contract drafting as well as outsourcings, telecoms work and mobile communications contracts.
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Testimonials
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- 'DLA Piper provide great support for my team by being able to deliver at pace whilst providing effective and sound advice. They provide a range of support from different levels and expertise to ensure they always provide the best expertise.’
‘The people I work with are collaborative at both associate and partner level.’
‘David Booth and his team are technically excellent and have wide industry knowledge and commercial acumen which they apply with practicality and pragmatism.'
‘Great understanding of the industry combined with a real commitment and drive to achieve the best outcomes and 'get the job done'. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to quickly turn around complex documents made sure a challenging deadline could be achieved. ’
‘David Booth and Naomi McHale both demonstrated a real understanding of the business and their goals for the project. They both worked tirelessly and strove to achieve the best possible results in a very short timeframe finding practical solutions for often complex issues.’
‘Truly exceptional. The team consistently exceed our expectations on engagements, providing innovative and robust solutions within challenging timeframes.'
‘David Booth and Naomi McHale are an absolute pleasure to work with. Technically exceptional, innovative, collaborative and hard working, ensuring prompt and outstanding support.’
Key clients
- Aerocloud Systems
- AO World
- Biffa Group
- Bodycote
- Bolt
- Calisen Group (Holdings) Limited
- HMRC
- Honeywell
- Key Group
- MS3 Networks
- Molson Coors
- Moore & Moore Servers LP
- N Brown
- Nichols PLC
- Orcha Health Limited
- Rimes Technologies
- Saphyre, Inc.
- Simply Asset Finance
- STX Corporation
- Talk Talk
Work highlights
Advised The Hut Group on IT arrangements for the demerger of its technology division, Ingenuity, including transitional IT infrastructure, shared services agreements, and long-term IT service contracts.
Advised Rimes Technologies Limited on its IT and AI contracting matters.
Advised the Co-operative Bank on the strategic transition of IT infrastructure services as part of its digital transformation, including outsourcing restructures, service integration, cloud infrastructure updates, and a data centre exit.
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Practice head
Sarah Bell
Other key lawyers
Lee Brierley; Peter Brook; David Booth; Gemma Cowap; Naomi McHale