Burges Salmon LLP is highly regarded for ‘the quality and breadth’ of its commercial and technology team, with its deep bench of specialists being instructed on high-value advisory mandates across various IT sectors. The practice is co-led by Lucy Pegler, considered an ’expert’ on transport and public sector IT projects, and technology transactions specialist Martin Cook. Martin Cuell leverages extensive experience advising on large outsourcing and technology transformation projects, spanning diverse industries such as finance, transport, emergency services and retail. Charles Claisse, former head of M&A at Deloitte Legal, joined the team in January 2025, bringing considerable expertise in tech and tech enabled M&A and investments. David Varney departed the firm in early 2025.
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Lucy Pegler
Practice head
Lucy Pegler; Martin Cook
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Martin Cuell; Charles Claisse