Kemp IT Law

Praised by clients for its ‘tight focus on contracts for IT software and services’, Kemp IT Law’s recent caseload also encompasses data protection and regulatory work. With ’thoughtfulness and technical excellence’, Richard Kemp leads the practice. Deirdre Moynihan has knowledge in data law, intellectual property, and technology procurement, Chris Kemp ‘adds a level of corporate expertise to the team’, and Eleanor Hobson often handles data protection matters.

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Testimonials

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'Kemp IT Law has a tight focus on contracts for IT software and services, data protection, and related areas. Kemp IT Law is one of a very small number that we recommend without hesitation.’
‘The KITL teams has deep industry and market knowledge, they are fully dedicated to technology being their main practice. The team dedicates time in organizing seminars, vlogs, and articles dedicated to the latest legal developments and trends in the IT industry and it is recognized as being a leader in the field.’
‘What makes Kemp IT Law unique is their specialism when it comes to negotiating Practice Management Systems contracts.'
‘Deirdre Moyniham has deep relevant expertise, is generally available on short notice, timely in her feedback, and business-oriented. She always strives to find practical and sound solutions to complex issues and processes.’
‘The unique nature of Kemp IT Law is that all its personnel reflect and maintain the decades-long investment by its founder Richard Kemp in understanding and explaining the evolution of technology systems, models, processes, and data.'
‘Richard Kemp is immensely intelligent, direct, practical, and understands the intersection of law and technology.'
‘The whole team is excellent - they are all real experts in their fields. Richard Kemp's thoughtfulness and technical excellence mean you can rely on his advice.'
‘Richard Kemp provides calm, seasoned, and re-assured advice. Deirdre Moynihan is a quick-thinking but deliberate lawyer. Chris Kemp adds a level of corporate expertise to the team. Eleanor Hobson is a one-person encyclopaedia of GDPR and privacy laws.’

Key clients

Beyond Words
Boden
Wolters Kluwer ESG
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting
Comit FS
Huq
Nautilus Consulting
Norican
Novaplex
sa Global
SITA

Work highlights

Advised Wilshire Indexes on collaboration agreements with a range of global and regional financial exchanges.
Advised Restoration Hardware on all aspects of GDPR planning for the company’s UK launch in Summer 2024.
Advised 12 out of the top 50 UK law firms on Tech procurement, GDPR, and related matters.

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