DLA Piper

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.

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Testimonials

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‘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.’
‘Richard Norman is an excellent client partner in this space - he understands the industry and brings in a team to support as needed. ’
‘Exceptional team.’

Key clients

Ministry of Justice
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Aer Lingus
Athora Ireland Services Limited
AXA UK Plc
Cynergy Bank Limited
HCL
Manx Telecom Limited
Mphasis Limited
NTT Europe
Placing Platform Limited
WNS Global Services
Infosys
Tech Mahindra Limited
UniCredit S.p.A
NHS Digital (now NHS England)
Government of Jersey
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Proact IT UK Limited
Arqiva Limited
Benenden Healthcare Society Limited

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’.

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