Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s technology team acts on leading contentious and non-contentious technology transactions and disputes, working closely with high-profile regional, national, and international clients. The team has particular expertise handling TMT, retail, and financial services tech matters. Cloud computing procurements, Internet of Things cases, and artificial intelligence are all further strengths of the team. James Ruane specialises in technology and outsourcing contracts, while Matthew Chapman is a skilled litigator. James Hyde departed in May 2025.
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‘The team are very good at staying on top of the technical and legal details of the case while always having the commercial objectives of the client in mind.’
‘Matthew Chapman is a stand-out associate. Great attention to detail, commercially minded and works well leading as well as part of a team.'
‘We had a set of T&Cs written and the team were very knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to jump on a call to discuss progress and questions.’
‘Very friendly, knowledgeable. Worked with James Ruane mostly.'
Key clients
- Leaders Romans Group
- DXC
- Nokia
- Systemes et Telecommunications SA
- Phoenix Group
- HSBC
- Barclays Bank plc
- TFAS Enterprises
- Labman Automation
- Zuto Limited
Work highlights
Advised our FTSE 100 listed client on the renegotiation of its data centre agreement with a multinational IT infrastructure supplier to resolve a potential dispute.
Advised a leading global client on two global outsourcing deals with a multi-billion dollar cumulative value.
Advising a global bank on its dispute with a third-party software development house over the alleged wrongful termination and repudiatory breach of a software development contract.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
James Ruane; Matthew Chapman