United Kingdom - Scotland • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Harper Macleod LLP
Harper Macleod LLP's technology practice is noted for its expertise in public sector IT procurement and contracts work, and acts for a diverse range of public and third sector clients on the full range of related matters. Tom Thomas, who specialises in high-value cybersecurity and technology contract work for public and private entities, leads the team from Glasgow. In Edinburgh, accredited IP specialist Scott Kerr advises clients in the consumer goods and life sciences sectors on outsourcing and regulatory issues, while Jamie Watt, dual-accredited in IP and cybersecurity, is the key contact for disputes concerning patents in the tech sector.
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‘Great knowledge of technology and IP.’
‘They have taken time to get to know our business and seem genuinely interested in what we do. They have supported us at events and help raise our profile.’
Key clients
- The Langholm Initiative
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Registers of Scotland
- Webhelp
- Genius Software Solutions Ltd
- Oh Polly Ltd
- Enduro Sports Organisation Limited
- Blackwood Homes and Care
- Glasgow City Council
- Creative Scotland
- Kingdom Technologies Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Kingdom Technologies on its initial seed investment, including various associated matters.
- Advising Langholm on IP, technology and general commercial contract issues relating to the Civtech Challenge to develop a technology solution that helps land managers make better informed decisions on the best use of their land for carbon capture and storage.
- Advising Shift Group Limited on a contract with IKEA, under which Shift uses its technology platform to allow customers of IKEA to book a 'collect near you' slot where the customer can have the IKEA purchase delivered to a locker operated on a time basis.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Thomas