Counting multinational tech conglomerates and international education providers among its key clients, DLA Piper specialises in negotiating global framework agreements and complex IT infrastructure projects. The team has vast expertise in overseeing the procurement of enterprise-wide IT systems and complex software development initiatives, with the ‘extremely pragmatic’ head John McKinlay primarily focusing on outsourcing affairs and tech contracts. Since joining the firm as partner in May 2023, Linzi Penman has stood out for her data protection work. Catriona Melton is knowledgeable on IT commercial matters, while Jamie O’Neill is noted for their IP expertise. All lawyers are based out of Edinburgh.
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‘The differentiating factor for me is their effort to understand our business and give us focused advice tailored to our key priorities, rather than generic advice on legal issues.’
‘Linzi Penman is our core relationship contact. She is very responsive, and takes time to listen to our in-house team, meaning that the service we get from her team is generally excellent.’
‘This team provides practical advice with a quick turnaround with sensible fee arrangements.’
‘John McKinlay is approachable and extremely pragmatic with a good understanding of our business. He always makes himself available and quick to turn around work.’
'John McKinlay is a real leader in this area. His subject-matter knowledge is unsurpassed, and he combines this with excellent technical abilities and an open, engaging manner.'
Clients clés
- Copperleaf
- Fidelity International
- Innovation Group
- Menzies Aviation
- Merlin Entertainments
- Pearson International
- Seatfrog
- Turnkey
- Virgin Money
- Wood Mackenzie
Points forts
- Advised on the multi-jurisdictional appointment of a global outsourcing partner.
- Advised on the appointment of a global IT partner, to set up business critical IT infrastructure following the divestment of Wood Mackenzie from the Veritas Group.
- Advised on several business strategic Technology projects throughout 2023 for longstanding client, Merlin Entertainments.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Catriona Melton
Responsable de la pratique
John McKinlay
Autres avocats clés
Linzi Penman; Catriona Melton; Jamie O’Neill; Laura Maclennan