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Shoosmiths LLP Offices

Shoosmiths LLP
THE XYZ BUILDING
2 HARDMAN BOULEVARD, SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3AZ
England
Visit website 03700 865600 03700 86 3001

Luke Stubbs

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Work Department

Commercial, Partner

Position

Luke is a Partner in our Commercial team. He specialises in commercial, contracting, IT, and technology matters (including strategic outsourcing, procurement, and supply deals).

He has wide experience acting for clients in the industrial and manufacturing, retail and consumer, and technology sectors. This includes time in-house as part of the legal teams of Sainsbury’s, Astra Zeneca, the Co-operative Group and Bupa.

Luke also has specialist experience in the Financial Services, FinTech and Payments sectors. This includes advising on contracts and arrangements which are subject to regulatory controls – such as material outsourcings and use of cloud

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North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

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Luke Stubbs – Shoosmiths LLP

Praised by clients for its ‘superb in-depth knowledge‘, Shoosmiths LLP maintains its strong focus on the financial services and e-commerce sectors, notably acting for Stonegate and Deliveroo. Practice co-head Andrew Whalley joined the group from DWF in November 2023, contributing his vast knowledge of tech and telecoms disputes, and data breach claims. Co-head Luke Stubbs leads the firm’s fintech group, handling a broad range of issues concerning payment services, IT platforms, and data protection compliance.

North West > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester

Praised for its ‘blend of legal and commercial skills’ the corporate and commercial team at Shoosmiths LLP is well-versed in public company matters and cross-border acquisitions, with a particular focus on the insurance sector. The ‘excellent’ Elia Montorio heads the corporate practice and is noted for her focus on M&A, international cross-border transactions, complex reorganisations of international corporations and private equity work. Both Richard Millington and Luke Stubbs lead the commercial team; Millington has been described in his ‘practical in his problem-solving approach’, while Stubbs specialises in the tech sector. Andrew Millar advises clients on the full scope of corporate transactions.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial

Praised for its understanding of the ‘nuances and context of the fintech ecosystem’, Shoosmiths LLP is geared to handle an array of projects and deals, covering payments, open banking, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Leadership duties are divided between Prakash Kerai, described by one client as being ‘at the centre of the fintech universe’, and Luke Stubbs in Manchester, whose outsourcing expertise is relied upon by both customers and suppliers in the fintech space. Sam Tyfield is equipped to advise on the offering, broking and trading of cryptocurrencies.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: regulatory

From advising banks on UK product documentation to consumer credit issues and strategic digital transformation projects, Shoosmiths LLP is well placed to assist a host of clients on all manner of work, ranging from start-ups to major financial institutions. Technology expert Prakash Kerai co-heads the practice alongside the Manchester-based outsourcing specialist Luke Stubbs. Suzanne Taylor, who divides her time between Manchester, London and Birmingham, advises consumer finance clients on regulatory compliance with the FCA. Thomas Morrison is particularly praised by clients for his ‘significant knowledge and experience in UK payment system regulations.’

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