Addleshaw Goddard‘s comprehensive practice covers both major procurement projects and litigation in the IT and Telecoms space. Standout work includes the firm’s representation of Soteria in a case before the Court of Appeal concerning the interpretation of a standard exclusion clause, overturning a precedent which would have had far reaching commercial consequences within the industry. On the non-contentious side, the firm is known for its expertise in cloud matters, enterprise resource planning and AI. The team is led by James Whittaker, who regularly acts on large scale outsourcing arrangements. Phil McGough handles transactional IT and telecoms work, while Paul Bentham is an expert on systems implementations. Also key are Nadine Waters, who works on outsourcing, and data protection specialist Claire Edwards.

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'Consistently the strongest and best IT/outsourcing team in the North West.'
'Nadine Waters - for many years a rising star in this field, Nadine offers a winning blend of technical excellence, deep experience, deal-making nous, and a "no nonsense, plain speaking" attitude which clients absolutely love.'
'Phil McGough - fantastically experienced in this area, Phil has exceptional legal knowledge and a tenacious attention to detail, which ensures he delivers the best outcomes for his clients. He has spent his career closing major deals, and knows exactly what he is doing in high-pressure negotiations.'