Burness Paull LLP's cross-departmental IT and technology practice receives instructions on the full spectrum of technology-related contracting, transactional and contentious matters from an impressive roster of blue-chip domestic and international corporations alongside public sector clients, including energy providers. Its expertise extends into the fintech space, which constitutes a key area of focus for the group. This is not least due to the expertise of practice head Callum Sinclair in this area; he is particularly active for clients in the financial, public and utilities sectors. David Goodbrand takes point on data privacy matters and is recommended for his expertise in digital transformation, outsourcing and cloud transactions. The team strengthened its expertise in media-related IT projects with the arrival of Fraser Mackinven in March 2023; he was previously working in-house.
Key clients
- Sony Playstation
- Bolt
- Access Group
- Cazoo
- ScottishPower
- Cairn / Capricorn Energy
- Snappy Shopper
- Hymans Robertson
- Edinburgh Fringe
- Scottish Futures Trust
Work highlights
- Advising ScottishPower UK plc on its telecommunications services agreement, assisting the client during the entire lifecycle of the project, from contractual advice in the procurement stage and managing the incumbent (Vodafone) to negotiating the agreement with the chosen bidder, BT.
- Advising Arnold Clark on a transformational EV infrastructure deal.
- Advising Calnex Solutions plc on a number of its key IT and commercial agreements, helping to facilitate continued rapid rate of growth and strong profitability.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Callum Sinclair