Mills & Reeve LLP's IT work focuses on major projects for government agencies and large technology companies operating in the Cambridge region. The firm provides 'seamless and valuable support, and first-class client service'. Kevin Calder leads the technology group and is responsible for the firm's relationship with the Crown Commercial Service. He advised the Ministry of Defence on its £1.2bn digital and IT professional services framework. Peter Wainman leads the health technology sector group and counts Siemens Healthcare among his clients. Newly promoted partner Sophie Burton-Jones is 'approachable and engaging and takes a clear pragmatic approach'. Principal associate Katy Carson and partner Alison Ross-Eckford, who works from both London and Cambridge, also stand out.
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‘The team seek to understand their clients’ businesses and priorities so the advice provided is technical legal advice but in the commercial context. They are not afraid to give a commercial view and recommendation based on their commercial experience as well as legal knowledge. ’
‘The team are experts in their fields and can explain issues in the commercial context. They are responsive and clear. Peter Wainman is excellent.’
‘M&R continue to be our trusted legal advisers, providing seamless and valuable support on a range of IT matters, of varying complexity and value, and with first-class client service. ’
‘We work with many members of the M&R IT & Telecoms team, who we view as an extension to our small in-house team. They all provide fantastic support and pragmatic advice, understanding our business needs and requirements, and are committed to delivering on our work in an efficient manner. Kevin Calder really impresses... you want him on your team in any complex contract negotiation! ’
‘The team at Mills & Reeve is outstanding and helps with flexible solutions around you.’
‘The team is approachable, have great insights into the tech landscape and provides a partnership approach which is responsive and targeted at your needs.’
'Professional and courteous support. The ability to work closely with clients on complex contractual arrangements. Bringing together the appropriate expertise to give full legal oversight. Friendly and approachable organisation.'
'Sophie Burton-Jones is always approachable and engaging and takes a clear pragmatic approach.'
Clients clés
- British Standards Institution
- International Paralympic Committee
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Cleveland Clinic
- Ministry of Defence
- Cambridge Mechatronics
- Ocado
- Breath Battery Technology
- Siemens Healthcare
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Points forts
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on its £1.2billion Digital and IT Professional Services framework.
- Advising Siemens Healthcare on a 20 year, £multi-million managed equipment services contract with Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
- Advising the International Paralympic Committee on IT contracts including for a platform to manage access to its athlete and sports data.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
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Sophie Burton-Jones
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Katy Carson
Responsable de la pratique
Kevin Calder; Peter Wainman
Autres avocats clés
Alison Ross Eckford; Sophie Burton-Jones; Katy Carson