Lauded for its specialism in data protection, DMH Stallard LLP is noted for its strength in IT contracting matters, SaaS issues, and e-commerce work. The team is jointly led by Tim Ashdown and John Yates, and Ashdown is vastly experienced in disputes before the High Court. Yates handles intellectual property projects, while Debbie Venn and Rebecca Leeves are praised as ‘professional, but approachable’. Jay Barnett and Georgie Swift are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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‘The team and I work together in a very collaborative manner and have evolved a 'traffic light' system for contracts and agreements relating to data protection reviews.'
‘Debbie Venn and Rebecca Leeves are extremely professional, but approachable, which is a way of working that I value very much. They are precise and unambiguous, but also willing to explore different interpretations where these are permissible.'
- 'I genuinely value our relationship. As a result, I have introduced others to their services, and have also made use of other services provided by their firm.’
‘They are very strong in commercial/contractual advisory work, with a specialism in data protection.’
‘Debbie Venn provides sensible practical expert advice. She flags upcoming changes in legislation and best practice.’
Key clients
- ITIM Ltd
- Assesstech Ltd
- OpenCapacity Ltd
- DFX Technologies Ltd
- Chambers Townsend Consultancy Ltd
- Northamber PLC
- Varicent UK Opco Ltd
- Paxton Access Ltd
- Original Composite Solutions S.L
- NPED Services Ltd
Work highlights
Advising ITIM in relation to its standard Master Services Agreement, in connection with large retail clients that wish to receive ITIM Services, including SaaS services and managed services.
Advised DFX Technology Limited on intellectual property and data protection work.
Advising OpenCapacity Limited on its contracting arrangements with customers, including licence terms for use of its platform/software as a service.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Tim Ashdown; John Yates
Other key lawyers
Debbie Venn; Rebecca Leeves; Jay Barnett; Georgie Swift