Harper Macleod LLP places a strong focus on public sector IT contracts, with capabilities extending to cybersecurity and outsourcing matters for clients in the food and drink, financial services and media sectors. Tom Thomas leads the team, with specialisms in complex technology and outsourcing contract work for local government, public bodies and software developers. Scott Kerr stands out for cyber security and regulatory issues in the life sciences and technology space. E-Ming Fong is the name to note for IT and technology disputes, including database rights, social media takedown requests and copyright claims. Wendy Richardson is a key team member.
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Key clients
- Concentrix
- Albyn Housing Society
- Kingdom Housing Association
- Atrium Homes
- Top Doctors
- Oh Polly
- Fretronics
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Genius Software Solutions Limited
- Scribepro
Work highlights
Advised the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on a CivTech Challenge regarding the monitoring and mitigation of the risk of firefighter exposure to contaminants.
Advised Fretronics on a reseller agreement for its RSW Auto-Switching Redundancy System for resale in the United States and Canada.
Practice head
Tom Thomas
Other key lawyers
Scott Kerr; E-Ming Fong; Wendy Richardson