Technology, Media and Telecoms
Further Information

Working with clients throughout the UK, we have become one of the most respected groups in this dynamic area of the law, constantly advising on new developments both in the UK and the EU.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is a market leader in advising clients in a wide range of sectors on technology procurement and outsourcing as well as advising service providers and suppliers in this dynamic and expanding market. We also have extensive experience of advising financial services businesses investing in Information Technology.

Working across the broad spectrum of information technology, intellectual property and information management law, we can offer expertise in:

  • Information Technology: because we act for both customers and software/hardware vendors, we are able to apply that broad perspective and experience to our advice. From large-scale IT and business process outsourcing to one-off software development and licensing, our flexible approach allows us to tailor our service to requirements. 
  • Information Management: our dedicated team advises both public and private sector clients on aspects of data protection and freedom of information law as well as the broader issues of information management such as confidentiality, legal privilege and statutory/regulatory retention requirements. We often advise clients on international aspects of data protection and data security. 
  • E-Commerce: although many of the laws of physical commerce also apply to the online world, there are additional regulations that focus particularly on protecting consumers on the Internet. Both e-commerce businesses and clients who want to represent their current businesses to the wider Internet audience are able to benefit from our up-to-date, practical advice. 
  • Intellectual Property: we work with clients in many different fields of technology and science to advise on their IP strategy from early-stage R&D through to licensing and defence. We regularly advise on the drafting and negotiation of collaboration agreements and arrangements for the spinout of IP into new commercial ventures.
  • Telecoms: our specialist telecoms team has a long history of advising clients in the telecommunications sector, combining a comprehensive understanding of regulatory issues with a commercial approach to legal problems. The telecoms team draws on resources from across the firm and our Media and Technology telecoms specialists work together with experts from the Property, Planning, Environmental and Competition and Regulation teams. 
  • Technology Investment: we act for a variety of financial services companies in connection with their investment both in technology companies and also in technology infrastructure for their own business needs.

We act for both purchasers and providers of TMT products and services, including:
Purchasers

  • HBOS plc 
  • Scottish Power 
  • Fidelity Investment Management 
  • RBS plc

Providers

  • Citrix Systems 
  • Datasys 
  • HR AccessActing 
  • THUS Plc 
  • Colt Telecom

"Clients comment that the firm’s USP is its 'ability to put together a cross-disciplinary team of people, who really communicate with one another to meet the needs of a particular assignment'." Legal 500 (firmwide)