According to clients, the IT and telecoms offering at Addleshaw Goddard is ‘by far the strongest in the Yorkshire region’, with expertise handling large digital transformation programmes. Acting on re-platforming and coreless infrastructure projects are also strengths of the team, which has expertise handling major public sector IT programmes. Michael Lowry leads the practice, acting on high-value buy-side IT projects. Litigator Bill Gilliam focuses on the management of IT project disputes, as well as software licensing issues and procurement challenges. Simon Lofthouse acts on large-scale IT procurement and transformational cloud arrangement projects, while Michael Peeters is skilled at handling IT and telecoms deals. Richard Watkinson focuses on IT projects in the defence, utilities, and health sectors, and James Mort excels in technology contracts. James Hyde joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘We particularly value Priscilla Hetherton's ability to combine her wider experience (for example, in SaaS or FS contracting trends), with her knowledge of clients and their approach to contracting with third parties.'
- 'Simon Lofthouse: Simon has become a go-to with difficult or complex negotiations, where we need external input or support. His considerable experience in dealing with technology and SaaS agreements in the FS space mean he is a very safe pair of hands, with the confidence to push in the right direction on key negotiation points.'
‘The quality of AG's offering is excellent, from their support for in-house lawyers across their educational content to the style in which advice is delivered.'
‘The team is by far the strongest in the Yorkshire region, they have the most lawyers and the most variety in their skills and experience.'’
‘Charlotte Marshall and Mike Lowry are truly exceptional. They know our business and the industry as a whole inside out and always add value to our strong legal team. I learn from them every time I work with them. They also explore alternative options and come up with creative solutions and ideas for us.’
‘James Mort and the team are excellent legal business partners for legal and wider business. Their market insight and expertise is exceptional; extremely pragmatic and commercial in approach; an ability to distil very complex projects into clear and appropriate next steps; and with a laser focus on delivering great value for money.’
'The support and advice we receive from Charlotte Marshall is invaluable. She always understands our business' goals and provides us with the most pragmatic advice whatever the situation we are dealing with.'
'Simon Lofthouse in particular, has been outstanding in his support to us. His approach and support during a difficult negotiation and contractual process was excellent.'
'Experts in their field. Always quick to respond. Provide added value services. Meet deadlines.'
'Simon Lofthouse and Priscilla Hetherton are a constant support to my team. Excellent industry knowledge. Make you feel valued as a client.'
Key clients
- Asda Stores Limited
- Skipton Building Society
- National Energy Systems Operator
- Siemens Plc
- Harpenden Building Society
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Urenco Limited
- Dunnes
- Key Group
- Mansfield Building Society
Work highlights
Advising multiple building societies on business critical digital transformation projects.
Advising the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology together with 9 other UK Central Govt Departments (including Cabinet Office) with a shared services project (known as MATRIX) for the procurement of a next generation ERP solution.
Advising ASDA on its strategic relationship with TCS.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Michael Peeters
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.
James Mort
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Priscilla Hetherton
Practice head
Michael Lowry
Other key lawyers
Bill Gilliam; Simon Lofthouse; Michael Peeters; Richard Watkinson; Priscilla Hetherton; Charlotte Marshall; James Mort; James Hyde