Rory Campbell
Lewis SilkinThe ‘extremely pragmatic’ information technologies team at Lewis Silkin are well experienced in supporting clients during contract negotiations. Rory Campbell is well experienced in advising on the contractual terms of software and services supply arrangements for IT providers. Mary Traynor has a ’very practical approach’ and provides commercial advice on various issues, including matters of GDPR obligations in the UK and EU.
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- ‘Knowledge and insights into the tech sector and specifically how it applies to software development and IP ownership including complexities around Open source software’
- ‘Rory Campbell is very knowledgeable about the sector and takes time to understand concerns as they arise.’
- ‘The people make this practice unique. A collection of experienced solicitors who are engaging and add value through their breadth of knowledge.’
- ‘We love Mary Traynor for her practical approach and warm style of engagement. We are constantly reassured by Mary's presence in any commercial matter. She understands our company and needs very well.’
- ‘We have found the team at Lewis Silkin LLP (particularly the Belfast office) to be extremely pragmatic when they support us during contract negotiations. Their approach has been a benefit both to us and our customers.
- ‘Rory Campbell has been a real asset to us. His approach is always based on common sense and real-world explanations so that the non-legal representatives in the meeting understand the context of the points being discussed. His approach is one of collaboration between both parties and seeking an agreement that is balanced.’
- Mary Traynor has provided expert advice on GDPR obligations across UK and EU boundaries and within our supply chain. Although a dry subject to most, Mary is clearly passionate about this area, which comes out in the way she has worked with us and our customers.’
Key clients
- Dexia SA
- Sensoteq
- Analytics Engines
- Aura Commodities
- Inflyte
- Fingerprint Learning
- Instil Software
- Telefonica Tech
- Supponor Limited
- TMT Finance
Work highlights
- Advised Telefonica Tech on multinational-euro contracts for Children’s Health Ireland.
- Advised Northern Ireland based music promotion platform, Inflyte, on the terms of use and data protection provisions of their platform.
- Advised Fingerprint Learning on licensing its intellectual property into software and the distribution of the application.
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Rory Campbell