David Anderson
Addleshaw GoddardCovering cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and strategic tech outsourcing, the multidisciplinary group at Addleshaw Goddard is described as ‘excellent’ by its domestic and international client base. The practice has significant experience in advising on the procurement of HR systems, CRM Solutions, and data security. Edinburgh-based practice head David Anderson is noted for his expertise in the implementation of transformational tech projects. Glasgow-based Ross Nicol's recent focus encompasses the retail and healthcare sectors, while Ross McKenzie provides IT and data-related advice from Aberdeen. Craig Allan and Sam Lawson are key contacts in Edinburgh.
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Testimonials
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‘From an IT and Technology perspective the multidisciplinary team conveys experience, peace of mind and a sense that you are in a very safe pair of hands when dealing with them.'
- 'David Anderson's leadership shines through with client service focus in everything that they do.'
- 'They are clearly reinforcing their excellent technology capability in Scotland.'
‘We have used multiple firms for advisory around commercial contracts (e.g. partnering agreements, reseller agreements, software licence agreements) and we have found the team at Addleshaw Goddard one of the best. They are knowledgeable, easy to relate to and practical in their advice. It allows us to make quick and efficient commercial decisions based on their advice.’
‘Ross Nicol and his team are very good to work with. Having technical legal knowledge is one thing but being able to work with clients to translate that quickly into practical commercial solutions is another. Ross and the team are particularly good at this.’
‘The team has been excellent at helping us deal with a transition services arrangement owing to the acquisition of one of our business visits. The team enabled us to novate thousands of agreements in a very short period of time due to their experience and professionalism at meeting milestones and delivering on time at the time. The team are very hard-working and turn every stone to help you achieve your business priority.’
‘We worked with Ross Nicol, who is a very capable partner. He will make sure that we are in the best possible position, by balancing our risk appetite to together with commercial priorities. Ross also helped us and multiple IT contracts which have been high value and complex.’
‘Ross Nicol possesses outstanding commercial and legal ability plus he is clearly a good, kind and competent leader.'
Key clients
- FNZ Group
- NHS 24
- The Restaurant Group Limited
- OracleBio Limited / Sciento Limited
- Firefish Software Limited
- Par Equity
- Phlo Technologies Limited
- XD Holdings Limited (XDesign)
Work highlights
- Advised NHS24 on its new contact centre and CRM solution procurement.
- Advised FNZ on its master services agreement with a challenger bank to enable investment services.
- Advised The Restaurant Group in respect of the contractual separation process that followed the divestment and sale of its leisure business (which included its Frankie and Benny's and Chiquito chains).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Helena Brown
Addleshaw GoddardNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ross Nicol
Addleshaw GoddardPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Anderson