Often working in conjunction with the firm’s data protection and IP practices, Weightmans' IT practice is geared to handle the procurement of IT services for both public and private clients. Sean Crotty oversees the department and is proficient in GDPR compliance, and Sarah Walton is a key contact for public and private entities who outsource the supply of technology. Another key member of the team is Nicole Gonnella, who is noted for her strength in outsourcing and procurement.

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Key clients

  • The Shareholders of Apdami Group Limited
  • Motor Insurers’ Bureau
  • West of England Combined Authority
  • National Cyber Monitoring Centre Limited
  • Swissport GB Limited
  • Apadmi Limited
  • The Open University
  • Insurance Fraud Bureau
  • DSW Ventures
  • Side (UK) Limited
  • Chiesi Ltd
  • Surrey and Sussex Police
  • NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT)
  • Trust Alliance Group
  • Westlab Limited
  • Mercarto Limited
  • Cybertill Limited
  • Palringo Limited
  • Skyrise Intelligence
  • PTW International Holdings Limited
  • Pendula Solutions
  • AutoTek 21 Ltd
  • Aphex Software Limited
  • British Transport Police

Work highlights

  • Advised the shareholders of Apadmi Group Limited (Apadmi) in their receipt of investment from CBPE.
  • Advising on a high value procurement from one of the world’s leading global IT and data provider.
  • Advised CFC on launching the UK Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC). A first-of-its-kind initiative, the center will independently declare and classify systemic cyber attacks in a similar way to catastrophes like natural disasters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sean Crotty

Other key lawyers

Sarah Walton, Nicole Gonnella, Nathan Bilton