Burges Salmon LLP‘s technology team regularly handles large outsourcing projects, IT deals, and matters relating to SaaS products on behalf of a wide range of blue-chip clients. The practice is led by a trio of practitioners consisting of David Varney, whose portfolio includes the procurement and licensing of technology, head of Fintech Martin Cook, as well as Lucy Pegler, who sports a particular focus on technology within the transport and public sectors. Martin Cuell is adept at advising clients on technology transformation projects and the implementation of emerging technologies. Andrew Dunlop retired in May 2023.
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‘The team is great and works very hard to deliver detailed advice with strong project management skills and commercial nous.’
‘High standard of advice from Martin Cuell and good commercial advice.’
‘Martin Cuell has been the main contact, and has a good understanding of the business with strong backup from other teams in the firm.’
‘The team has been consistently knowledgeable and helpful in matters relating to starting a business in the technology sector. In particular, taking the time to explain complicated concepts in ways that people unfamiliar to the subject can understand.'
‘Liz Smith is highly capable.'
'I often strongly recommend Martin Cuell to people running or starting technology businesses in the UK.'
'Burges Salmon have worked hard to understand the complexity of the structure of the work to be undertaken, and the potential solutions to the issues. They have taken time to understand what makes the partnership tick to be able to address the needs of the project.’
‘Martin Cuell has been an excellent supporter of the work. He is patient and asks relevant probing and sometimes difficult questions to make sure all items are covered.'
Key clients
- Mark43 Inc
- West of England Institute Limited
- FIDO Tech
- Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- FirstGroup plc
- Arts Council England
Work highlights
Advised Fido Tech, a company that provides an AI enabled water leakage detection solution, on its reseller arrangements in the Middle East region.
Advised FirstGroup plc on its agreement for innovative battery charging and monitoring services as part of its wider bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonisation programme.
Supported Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on its online marketplace for third-party developed AI solutions.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lucy Pegler
Practice head
David Varney; Lucy Pegler; Martin Cook
Other key lawyers
Martin Cuell; Liz Smith