Rebecca Leeves
DMH Stallard LLPDMH Stallard LLP is known for its core strengths in the space, which span IT contracts, data protection, outsourcing of IT services, IT infrastructure issues, Saas arrangements and IT procurement matters, among many others. Tim Ashdown heads the contentious side of the practice, whilst John Yates leads on the non-contentious side. Rebecca Leeves focuses on the education, IT, technology, travel and retail sectors, whilst Debbie Venn is a travel sector expert.
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‘As we don't have an internal legal function, I tend to lean on the team at DMH Stallard quite a lot. They very quicky came to feel like a very natural extension of my team. The communication and collaboration are extremely natural and I genuinely believe that in a meeting you would struggle to tell that they weren't part of our organisation. This very tight alignment is absolutely vital in our contractual negotiations with third party providers and I have absolute confidence in their representation of our interests. ’
‘I work exclusively with Debbie Venn and Jay Barnett and I couldn't ask for a better duo! they are flexible, responsive, patient and always willing to work with me the way I need/want them to. They challenge my thinking if they think I am approaching things incorrectly, but will respect my decision if I decide to take a different approach, but ensure I fully understand the consequences or risk of doing so. I genuinely consider them an extension of my own team and cant understate the value they bring on every interaction.’
‘As a client of DMH Stallard, I want to highlight Debbie Venn's outstanding contributions and why she stands out among her peers:
- 'Debbie Venn's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to understanding my specific needs have truly set her apart. She goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my case is thoroughly addressed, leaving no stone unturned.'
- 'Her strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease have been invaluable. Debbie has a knack for identifying potential challenges and developing innovative solutions to overcome them, which has significantly benefited my case.'
‘Tim Ashdown is a very experienced litigator who sees matters clearly and works out effective strategies to advance client goals
‘Extremely helpful and pragmatic’
‘Simon Bell provides realistic and commercially sensible advice’
Key clients
- ITIM Ltd
- Aspen Pumps Ltd
- OpenCapacity Ltd
- DFX Technologies Ltd
- Chambers Townsend Consultancy Ltd
- Hadean Super Computing Ltd
- 15below Ltd
- Regent Exhibitions Ltd (IMEX)
- System Improvement Inc
- Vermtek Pest Control Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for ITIM in relation to its complex IT services client arrangements, including building new contractual structures, advising on data protection and negotiating with large customer’s on contracts and parent company guarantees
- Assisting and supporting the new IT director in the reorganisation and refinement of the IT infrastructure and all supplier contracts for software, hardware and software services.
- Assisting the business in negotiating its contract with large clients for provision of its app / platform, through customer’s procurement processes and extensive negotiation of terms (including licence and support terms) and escrow arrangements.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Debbie Venn
DMH Stallard LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Ashdown, John Yates