Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP excels in digitalisation and emerging technology projects, combining legal expertise with strong technology literacy. The team advises across a range of sectors including the financial services, manufacturing, chemicals, retail, transport, and digital spaces. Caroline Churchill leads the team, drawing on her experience with global tech providers and a background in US law to advise on complex transactions, with a focus on AI and quantum computing. Sarah Daun is highly skilled in data protection and e-commerce work, offering valuable insight on compliance and privacy in evolving digital environments.
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Testimonials
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‘Sarah Daun and her team have got to know our business, and as such, the advice they give is from a place of knowledge. Her team are proactive and always willing to work with ideas or challenges.’
‘Sarah Daun and Caroline Churchill especially deserve mentioning. They are competent and willing to listen to new thoughts/ideas/ways of working whilst guiding our company through the legal complexities of contract law here in the UK and elsewhere.’
‘We have used the team for their specialist IT knowledge. They have an in-depth knowledge of this area that goes beyond most commercial legal teams. They have a very commercial and practical approach to negotiations, which results in efficiency and workable outcomes for all.’
‘Caroline Churchill goes above and beyond for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable but also pushes for solutions that actually work for the parties involved. Her dedication to getting matters finalised against tight deadlines is notable and her advice and guidance is always valued.’
‘The team have again been excellent, dealing with a range of issues which have cropped up. They have specialists in each of the areas where we have needed their support.'
'Caroline Churchill captures the essence of the challenge, getting to the root cause of the issue and then is able to engage us with the specialist in that particular field, saving time and ensuring we get the right advice.’
Key clients
- Northumbria University
- Adaptix Limited
- Home Group Limited
Work highlights
Continued to advise Northumbria University on a pro bono basis on the legal aspects of a digital supply chain testbed for spare parts, which includes the data sharing and collaboration arrangements, together with the terms of use for the testbed.
Advised Adaptix on a number of key commercial agreements for exclusive distributorship rights and for research purposes.
Advised Home Group on the migration of one of its key business-critical IT suppliers to a new Crown Commercial Services Call Off Framework.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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.
Sarah Daun
Practice head
Caroline Churchill
Other key lawyers
Sarah Daun; Chris Bowen