DLA Piper‘s IT and telecoms team handles a broad spectrum of work, including outsourcing matters and IT-related litigation, for significant players in various sectors, ranging from entertainment to transport. Practice head John McKinlay is highly experienced in handling IT outsourcing and technology contracts for multinational clients, and Linzi Penman focuses on AI, data protection, and transformational tech projects. Jamie O’Neill and Laura Maclennan are key practitioners to note. Catriona Melton left the firm in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The technology team at DLA Piper was very helpful. Linzi Penman ws very good at guiding our executive team on the transaction. The depth and breadth of the team was evident.'
'The team is not just up to date on changes in the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape in this space - they stay ahead of them.'
Key clients
- Merlin Entertainments
- Seatfrog
Lawyers
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Practice head
John McKinlay
Other key lawyers
Linzi Penman; Jamie O’Neill; Laura Maclennan