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Mills & Reeve LLP

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The IT team at Mills & Reeve LLP advises on cutting-edge matters concerning, blockchain, crypto-exchanges, digital wallets and IoT, with additional expertise in cloud computing and neural network technology. The practice is led by Jagvinder Singh Kang, who has a wealth of experience in technology, data protection and cybersecurity, while Alison Ross-Eckford specialises in IT sourcing, transformation, renegotiation projects and financial services work. Kevin Calder advises government departments on large-scale IT projects, while data protection expert Peter Wainman focuses on matters relating to health technology. jagvinder

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very personable and professional team who work well with client's own team and are always responsive and fight the client's corner.’

  • ‘Jagvinder Singh Kang is a subject-matter expert in the field of IT and data protection issues. His keen interest in the areas of IT and data protection is clearly evident and, when combined with his significant experience of this sector and keen attention to detail, he becomes a force to be reckoned with.’

  • ‘M&R continue to be our trusted legal advisers, providing seamless and valuable support on a range of IT matters, of varying complexity and value, and with first-class client service.’

  • ‘We work with many members of the M&R IT and telecoms team, who we view as an extension to our small in-house team. They all provide fantastic support and pragmatic advice, understanding our business needs and requirements, and are committed to delivering on our work in an efficient manner.’

  • ‘Friendly, helpful, efficient, professional and customer focused. Readily available, highly approachable and responsive service every time.’

  • ‘Partners Kevin Calder and Peter Wainman are both excellent. Highly commercial with deep knowledge of the sector. Identify the issues quickly and deliver advice with pragmatism and insight to address and find solutions and give us exactly what we need.’

  • ‘Reliable, expert and up-to-date knowledge. Produce relevant online webinars clearly explaining the subject matter and providing guidance.’

  • ‘Clear and concise, with exceptional communication skills. Pragmatic, risk-based guidance is given. Authority and command on the subject matter has been crucial in navigating difficult discussions so that our intended goal was accomplished.’

Key clients

  • British Standards Institution
  • Cognizant Worldwide
  • Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe
  • Trax
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Ministry of Defence / DIPS
  • Poro Technology
  • Siemens Healthcare
  • Miles Partnership

Work highlights

  • Advised Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe on a range of technology matters.
  • Advised Cognizant Worldwide on technology matters.
  • Advised Cleveland Clinic on technology arrangements.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jagvinder Singh Kang

Other key lawyers

Alison Ross-Eckford, Kevin Calder, Peter Wainman