Advising clients on IT-related matters, including outsourcing projects and AI matters, is a strength of the practice at Schofield Sweeney. The team is also skilled at handling high-profile disputes, and is knowledgeable of data protection matters. Karen Crutchley leads the team, with a focus on advising household names and SMEs on software licensing issues, hosting arrangements, and e-commerce matters.
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Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • White Rose Education Limited
  • Pikcells Limited
  • Greenhous Group Limited
  • Cubico Group Limited
  • Campuslife Limited
  • The Trafford Centre Limited
  • One Medical Group

Work highlights

Advised a client on a new application it designed to be used by teachers and students including assisting with the terms and conditions and advising on complex data flows.
Advised a client with reviewing software and support licence agreements for the provisions of an updated version of a Drainage Rate System.
Advised a client which is a provider of a fire safety system for use in manufacturing facilities, consisting of monitoring equipment and software on drafting the standard terms of the subscription service for the clients’ customers.

Practice head

Karen Crutchley