The team at Weightmans LLP handles a wide variety of issues involving the processing of sensitive data, and the procurement of managed network and IT services. Sean Crotty leads the team from Liverpool, acting for a diverse client list of public and private sector entities, including SMEs and local authorities. Manchester-based corporate law expert Sarah Walton handles transactional matters, with a strong emphasis on M&A and venture capital investments. Nicola Gonella divides her time between Manchester and Glasgow, and is known for her knowledge of outsourcing and contract management, and data protection.
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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
- 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 on their receipt of investment from CBPE.
- Advising a client in relation to a high value procurement from a global IT and data provider of specialist IT equipment and services for in-car use.
- Assisted CFC with the launch the UK Cyber Monitoring Centre.The centre 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