With cybersecurity, outsourcing, and regulatory capabilities, Stephenson Harwood is geared to handle licensing, open-source software matters, and cyber incident claims. Simon Bollans oversees the practice and often advises blue-chip suppliers and customers on technology contracts. Nic McMaster is noted for his strength in cloud services, IT procurements, and software development.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team we deal with are all very experienced and give great, responsive legal advice. They are also really friendly, personable and down-to-earth, which makes dealing with them very easy.’
- ‘Stephenson Harwood provides excellent and valuable services with well-structured teams, good market knowledge, and a pragmatic approach.’
- ‘They are warm, engaging, and great at maintaining strong relationships.'
- ‘Great service all round.'
- ‘Nic McMaster was responsive and a great help during a stressful end-of-year period. Simon Bollans is fantastic.'
- ‘Simon Bollans is very knowledgeable within digitalization and a go-to person within that area.'
Key clients
- EDF Energy
- People's Pension Limited
- DeepL SE
- Emaar Properties
- Bowmark Capital
- Technicolor Creative Studios
- GoDaddy
- Nomentia
- Pelican Capital
- Inetum SA (Bain Capital Bbacked)
Work highlights
- Advised EDF Energy on a range of strategic IT outsourcing and procurement arrangements to support the ongoing development of the £32 billion Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station ("HPC").
- Advised DeepL SE on a number of business-critical procurements and international expansion projects.
- Advised Bowmark Capital on the sale of ASK4.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Bollans