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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Testimonials
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- ‘Impressed with the quality and breadth of the Burges Salmon team. They supported us in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a complex contracting process for a project. They supported across real estate, planning, construction and financing workstreams.'
- ‘Lucy Pegler is a brilliant, diligent and highly commercial lawyer. She is an expert in her field and has an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. She provides highly practical, commercial advice which is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.'
‘I have found the team to be knowledgeable and approachable, which is a helpful combination. They also have proven to collaborate well amongst themselves, which has been extremely beneficial to me as a client.’
‘Exceptional business partner that we always call first on our most important decisions.’
‘There is strong experience and knowledge across the team which allows us to work with lawyers at varying levels of qualification with confidence and ease. The team not only provide high quality legal advice but are commercially astute and provide practical, effective advice and solutions.’
- ‘The team is both diverse in its skill sets and experience. They have depth of talent. And are always adaptable to your business life stage and commercial in their approach.’
Lawyers
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
Lucy Pegler; Martin Cook
Other key lawyers
Martin Cuell; Charles Claisse