England - South West • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bevan Brittan LLP
Praised for its ‘high strategic competency’ and ’detailed capability’, Bevan Brittan LLP‘s IT and technology practice centres around public sector technology implementation and procurement mandates. Under the leadership of Richard Lane, the Bristol-based team is also regularly involved in technology disputes. Another key member of the group is Liz Fletcher, who is well versed in matters such as outsourcings and regularly advises government bodies on IT and technology projects.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has high strategic competence as well as more detailed capability. This allows for excellent advice to clients across a wide range of strategic and novel projects as well as more regular assignments.’
‘Richard Lane has particular strategic capability, excellent interpersonal and client management skills.'
‘The collaborative nature of the team, focused on understanding my needs and that of my organisation, and putting their advice in context.’
'Liz Fletcher has in particular great client relationship capabilities with an engaging style.’
‘Richard Lane has been fantastic to work with. Customer focused, he provides clear advice in context when I need it. He is a clear communicator, helping me to understand risk and potential mitigations. Richard and his team have been excellent negotiators, too.'
‘Bevan Brittan LLP consistently goes the extra mile to provide excellent service. Its biggest strength are the people who consistently provide sound advice in a pragmatic manner that is easy to understand.'
‘Richard Lane provides robust legal advice and is very focused on the needs of the client and consistently goes the extra mile in meeting challenging deadlines.'
- 'Liz Fletcher is a key part of our team and uses her excellent communication and interpersonal skills to advise and represent our position with external partners.'
Key clients
- NS&I
- Sunderland City Council
- Defra
Work highlights
- Advising on procurement of National Savings and Investments core technology and wrap around services to replace its existing business process outsourcing arrangement with Atos.
- Advising Sunderland City Council on the procurement of a partner to design and deliver a 5G neutral host network to Sunderland and associated projects relevant to 5G.
- Advising Defra on the procurement and contract management of its software solution for managing grant funding schemes around land stewardship (previous part of the common agricultural policy grant).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Lane