Experienced in digitalisation and emerging technology projects, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s digital team has a high level of experience and knowledge across a broad range of industries, including the financial services and insurance, manufacturing and chemicals, transport, retail and public sectors as well as the technology and digital spaces. Caroline Churchill, who has vast experience in technology solutions and data protection work, leads the Newcastle-based team. Sarah Daun is adept at handling e-commerce and data protection issues, and Paul Armstrong is praised by clients for his commercial contract expertise.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The whole team have been excellent to deal with. We have used several different departments to work with us on a number of areas. In all areas their advice has been exemplary.'
  • 'Caroline Churchill is always ensuring our needs are looked after fully. She is happy to give advice and suggest areas for us to consider also.'
  • 'Womble Bond Dickinson has an excellent depth of resource.'
  • 'Paul Armstrong provides us with regular advice on commercial contracts, particularly those in IT services and development. Paul's communication is excellent - we are always kept up to date and turnaround times are always as promised. The service is great value for us. Paul's down-to-earth style of communication and ability to suggest constructive, commercially pragmatic approaches to negotiations particularly appeals to me and my team.'

Key clients

  • The Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation
  • Centrica PLC
  • Northumbria University

Work highlights

  • Advised the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation on data sharing agreements for cross-border collaborations and legal compliance for emerging trade initiatives.
  • Advised Centrica PLC on all aspects of an outsourcing agreement required for a transformation programme, including strategic advice on the data protection and property aspects.
  • Advised Northumbria University on a pro bono basis on the legal aspects of a digital supply chain testbed for spare parts which includes data sharing and collaboration arrangements, together with the terms of use for the testbed.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Caroline Churchill

Other key lawyers

Sarah Daun, Paul Armstrong