Praised for its ‘deep understanding of the software industry’, Boyes Turner is well-versed in technology law. Sarah Williamson oversees the practice and is highly proficient in cloud, IoT, and SaaS solutions; she is also commended for her ’exceptional knowledge’. Helen Dobson handles intellectual property mandates, and Lucy Cuthbert is informed in advertising law, while Andrea Date is another key team member.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Sarah Williamson stands out for her exceptional knowledge and her ability to present multiple approaches to achieve the desired outcome. She provides clear guidance, outlining potential scenarios and proactively addressing any issues that may arise. Working with Sarah and her team provides not only excellent legal results but also a sense of confidence and ease throughout the process.’
- ‘Working with Sarah Williamson and the team is always a genuine pleasure. They are highly professional, responsive, and have a deep understanding of the business context, which they effectively translate into contractual provisions. Beyond their expertise, collaborating with them is truly enjoyable on a personal level.’
- ‘Having used different lawyers at different times and in different countries concerning certain software products owned by our company, our experience of Boyes Turner has been excellent.'
- 'We have found them to be highly knowledgeable, very thorough, and sound in the advice and guidance they have given us, as well as in the high quality of their work.'
- 'Their ability to quickly understand the issues at hand, often concerning complex software-related aspects, has been impressive. Their focus on detail and their ability to recall salient facts at key moments is a significant differentiator. Allied with this is a fairness in their approach when charging for their work.’
- ‘They are always thorough, responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. They quickly understand our requirements and provide comprehensive and clear advice. Their sound knowledge of the software industry means they quickly grasp the nature of our company’s products and related issues.’
- ‘They demonstrate a deep understanding of the software industry and consistently offer practical, detailed, and clear legal advice. Their ability to align with the issues at hand and adapt to the needs of our business is a key strength.’
- ‘They are a pleasure to work with and always show strong collaboration, dedication, and commercial awareness. Their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile make them stand out.’
- 'Every time we have employed the services of Boyes Turner we have found their work to be thorough, relevant to our business and to a very high standard with excellent results. They have always been responsive, even at short notice, and are friendly and easy to work with.'
- 'The team have an intimate knowledge of our company and its requirements.'
Key clients
- Netmore IOT Limited
- ESP Global Services Limited
- Guardian News & Media Limited
- Virtualstock Limited
- Culligan Group
- Eque2 Limited
- Virgin Strauss Water UK Limited
- First Hydrogen Limited
- Shareholders of ITGL Limited
- 2Heads Global Design Limited
Work highlights
Advised Netmore on its successful tender with Yorkshire Water as the lead partner to replace 1.3 million smart meters.
Advised Virtualstock Limited on agreements for the use of its dropshipping SaaS platform with major UK retailers and merchants.
Advised Guardian News & Media Limited on its technology agreements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lucy Cuthbert
Helen Dobson
Practice head
Sarah Williamson
Other key lawyers
Helen Dobson; Lucy Cuthbert: Andrea Date