DLA Piper‘s broad expertise covers digital transformation projects, large-scale licensing and support agreements, outsourcings and procurements, where the firm’s strong suite is advising public sector and healthcare clients. The team is also active on contentious matters, acting in software implementation and technology related disputes. Richard Norman and Simon Kenyon cover contentious matters, frequently appearing in outsourcing and technology disputes, while Amanda Pilkington has experience acting on major IT projects and procurement matters, and Mark Vipan acts for the firms’ landmark clients on the drafting of IT contracts and outsourcings; all four make up the IT group's leadership.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Simon Kenyon is an excellent partner: outstanding commercial sense and strategic acumen.’
‘The DLA team takes a very commercial and pragmatic approach. They take the time to understand the commercial context and desired outcomes and provide advice to support this.’
Key clients
- Ministry of Justice
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Work highlights
- Advised BHRUT on a major procurement of an electronic patient record (EPR) solution from Oracle Cerner.
- Advised NHS England through the high-value procurement and contracting process for collaboration licenses for use across the ‘health family’.