Brodies LLP‘s IT and telecoms team is ’fantastic, quick and reliable, with real subject-matter expertise’. The ‘always responsive’ group is jointly led by Grant Campbell, who routinely acts for major public and technology sector clients, and Martin Sloan, who advises on tech procurement, outsourcing, and data protection issues. Robert Ross handles a wide range of corporate, commercial, and IT transformation projects, and Ally Burr is well-versed in assisting with IT contractual matters. Iain Rutherford has extensive experience in contentious work, often handling IT, IP, and outsourcing disputes, while Jennifer Murphy and Alison Bryce handle IP-related cases. Rachel Lawson is a name to note for data protection work, and Monica Connolly is very experienced in advising on disputes involving IT contracts.
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‘Professional, diligent, and clearly very experienced in specific disciplines. The team and support are honed according to our needs.'
‘Swift to execute, on point when needed, no delays.’
'They’ve got a solid, efficient approach that we really appreciate.'
‘Their advice is always comprehensive, pragmatic, user-friendly, and commercial. Great firm to work with.’
‘Grant Campbell is incredibly knowledgeable, very easy to deal with, and also very commercial in his approach.'
'Seamless and responsive team.'
'Grant Campbell is excellent.'
'Martin Sloan is always available and ready to help. What makes him stand out is his approachability and his ability to give clear, practical advice, no matter how complex the issue is. He’s really responsive, which makes a huge difference when we’re dealing with time-sensitive matters.'
'Excellent service as always from the team. Great understanding of relevant law but also what works in practice for our business and the wider our environment it operates in too.'
'Great turnaround on work and deadlines met. Pragmatic, flexible and excellent business partners.'
Key clients
- Connexin
- GoFibre
- CGI
- CapGemini
- WNS
- Accel-KKR
- Verint
- Optimizely
- DC Thomson
- Findmypast
- Edrington
- Polaris Software
- Swietelsky
- Scottish Water
- ScotRail
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Shetland Telecom
- Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
- Johnston Carmichael
- Rewards4 Group
Work highlights
Acting for GoFibre in bids made under the £5bn Project Gigabit scheme.
Advising Scotrail Trains and Caledonian Sleeper on IT procurement projects.
Advising private equity firm Accel-KKR on several transactions in the SaaS sector.
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Practice head
Grant Campbell; Martin Sloan
Other key lawyers
Alison Bryce; Iain Rutherford; Robert Ross; Jennifer Murphy; Rachel Lawson; Ally Burr; Monica Connolly