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DTMT (technology, media and telecoms) [Birmingham Post (England)]
[October 23, 2014]

DTMT (technology, media and telecoms) [Birmingham Post (England)]


(Birmingham Post (England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) IT and telecoms 1 Pinsent Masons LLP Birmingham Technology Law Alliance Birmingham Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co LLP Birmingham 2 Browne Jacobson LLP Birmingham DLA Piper UK LLP Birmingham Eversheds LLP Birmingham SGH Martineau LLP Birmingham Shakespeares Birmingham Shoosmiths LLP Birmingham Squire Patton Boggs Birmingham Wright Hassall LLP Leamington Spa 3 Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP Birmingham Brethertons LLP Rugby Freeths Stoke on Trent Knights solicitors llp Newcastle under Lyme PINSENT Masons LLP has 'strength in depth coupled with industry know-how'. Jon Fellth has 'an excellent understanding of law and regulation'; and Alicia Footh, who specialises in electronic communications matters, has 'exceptional' knowledge. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Centrica are clients.



Technology Law Alliance displays 'first-class business knowledge and often acts like an extension of the in-house team'. The firm works with a number of large, high-profile companies. Directors Jagvinder Kangth and the 'very pragmatic and business-focused' Stephen Ollerenshawth are recommended.

Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co LLP's 'very, very good' lawyers are 'creative thinkers but also demonstrate meticulous attention to detail'. Clients include Capgemini, Marks & Spencer, and Vodafone. Key partners include head of department Sally Mewiesth and the 'unflappable' Peter Hallth.


Browne Jacobson LLP attracts praise for its 'great communication, short response times and pragmatism'. The IT practice is led by Richard Nicholasth, and Declan Cushleyth leads the firm-wide commercial group. The practice is well regarded for its public sector expertise, and also has many significant commercial clients.

DLA Piper UK LLP's current clients include Hibernia, which the firm is advising in connection with its trans-Atlantic cable system. Richard Taylor heads the practice, which includes senior associates Gareth Stokes and Jennifer Dale. Simon Jones is now with Eversheds LLP in Leeds.

Eversheds LLP's 'excellent' team includes Michael Arnold, who is the firm's national head of IT law; and Charlotte Walker-Osborn, who heads the technology, media and telecoms practice.

SGH Martineau LLP's team is led by William Barker and was augmented by the arrival of two senior associates: Uddalak Datta from DLA Piper UK LLP and Nichola Jenkins from DWF. Clients include Nottingham University and Press Computers. Des Burley is no longer with the firm.

At Shakespeares, Andrew Hartshornth and Sundeep Ladwath represent clients such as Vodafone and Azzurri Communications.

Shoosmiths LLP's team in Birmingham includes David Jacksonth, who focuses on technology outsourcing arrangements, and recent hire Craig Armstrongth, who joined from DLA Piper UK LLP. British American Tobacco and Macmillan Publishers are clients.

Squire Patton Boggs works with a broad range of clients including Jaguar Land Rover and West Bromwich Albion FC. IP partner Stuart James leads the practice, and consultant Caroline Egan is also recommended.

Wright Hassall LLP's team includes Lindsay Ellisth, Christine Jacksonth and consultant Jason Byrne. The firm advises a number of large, high-profile clients on a broad range of (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved.

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