Ashfords LLP’s technology sector group is recognised for its ‘specialist knowledge’ across a broad range of industries, with notable expertise in fintech, digital health, and e-commerce. The firm is particularly skilled in advising on large-scale IT outsourcing projects and maintains a strong practice in cross-border transactions. From the Bristol office, technology sector lead Chris Dyson fields significant experience handling high-value M&A and technology investment transactions; Jocelyn Ormond leads on transactions involving digital health and health tech companies; Tom Llewellyn leads the technology disputes team; and Suzie Miles is highly regarded for advising both customers and suppliers on major IT outsourcing projects. The practice was strengthened by the addition of David Varney, a specialist in commercial technology and data matters, who joined from Burges Salmon LLP in February 2025. Brett Lambe, Oliver Woodhouse and Hannah Pettit are other names to note.
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‘Entrepreneurial: they understand how we think and leverage that experience across their work to provide a great list of options and potential outcomes for us to choose from.’
‘I found this to be a great specialist IT Team. The team was great to collaborate with, we worked on and discussed numerous potential solutions, with commercial and legal risks discussed and worked through. I would highly recommend this team's specialist knowledge.'
‘Ashfords has genuinely felt like an extension of our business as opposed to a partner. We have had several, complex negotiations to complete in the past 12 months, and it would be fair to say that we couldn't have completed those without their expert support. Moreover, they're a joy to deal with. Precise in delivering on deadlines and just very easy to do business with.’
‘Most of our dealings have been with Hannah Pettit. Hannah has a naturally collaborative manner, and we've been working with her for the past two years. The quality and timeliness of her work is first-class.’
‘Brett Lambe is ever-ready with help when we need it. Engaging and knowledgeable.'
'Suzie Miles: Very commercial. A great expert with technical knowledge on IT and tech matters.'
Key clients
- BGF
- Mercia Ventures
- Holland & Barrett
- Clayton
- Form3
- CaptionHub
- Method Grid
- Lenovo
- Capficiency Private Equity
- Parts In Motion
- Open Insurance
- North Yorkshire Council
Work highlights
Advised Form3 on all commercial aspects of its business including large customer outsourcing projects involving licensing its technology infrastructure platform as a service to large financial institutions.
Advised NMI, a leading payment gateway provider, on a range of commercial matters, including the drafting and negotiation of key customer and supplier agreements to facilitate global payment processing.
Advised Holland & Barrett on its major digital and technology transformation project, including regulatory compliance for its app and online diagnostic platform, supplier agreements, and medical device registration.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chris Dyson
Other key lawyers
Suzie Miles; Jocelyn Ormond; Tom Llewellyn; Brett Lambe; Oliver Woodhouse; Hannah Pettit