With broad expertise spanning technology deployments and both software and hardware arrangements, the group at Fieldfisher acts for a diverse array of clients, which notably includes Liverpool Football Club, Pets at Home, and UK Biobank. The team is also noted for its handling of global data breaches and marketing related mandates. Sam Jardine heads the practice from Manchester alongside Rob Sheldon. Jardine is particularly adept at advising on outsourcing contracts and tech, and is noted for his strong focus on software agreements. Sheldon is particularly adept at advising on international projects, often assisting international data and tech clients.

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Key clients

  • Liverpool Football Club
  • The Zoopla Group of Companies
  • JD Sports
  • Pets at Home
  • London North Eastern Railway Limited
  • National Bank of Kuwait (international) plc
  • GB Group plc
  • Phoenix Healthcare
  • dunnhumby
  • UK Biobank
  • Altro
  • Cumberland Building Society

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sam Jardine, Rob Sheldon

Other key lawyers

Laura Williams, Tom Moody