IT & Data Law
Our lawyers can help with a full spectrum of IT matters such as online services, outsourcing, framework agreements, and Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Call us now to see how we can help you.
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IT law involves dealing with invisibles and intangibles. Whether you own an e-commerce website or need advice about installing new software, we’ll help you protect the real value of your systems – your data.
You may need advice on website design, hosting, support or maintenance. Or you may need information about the licensing and distribution of your software (or even whether it will perform on a certain platform).
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What is involved?
Our lawyers can help with a full spectrum of IT matters such as online services, outsourcing, framework agreements, and Data Protection and Freedom of Information. We understand that you want the best solutions for your money, without feeling swamped in a mixture of both legal and IT jargon. Call us now to see how we can help you.
We look after the legalities of everything you require from your computers, software and data – including your internet and e-commerce activities. From issues such as distance-selling or privacy regulations, to IT-related disputes, we can advise on every aspect of computing. For example, you can rely on us to understand the rights of consumers who buy goods online, and the issues surrounding marketing e-mails.
We also understand how to contract with IT suppliers and the potential issues beneath the transactions. We will advise you on what you are buying when you invest into IT, and help you create contracts that ensure you get the results you expect from your systems and technology. The practicalities of the deal are always at the front of our minds, and we’ll help ensure that you are legally protected in every aspect of your hardware and software.
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Why choose our team?
- Our highly capable team understand the spontaneity of IT – we’re available when you need us
- We can refer to our legal expertise in employment and property to ensure you are fully covered
- You will benefit from clear and practical lawyers who are timely, friendly and great value for money
- We’re experts on complex IT issues relating to cloud computing, data centres and data security
- Representing a sports travel company in relation to a distressed IT project.
- Assisting a local council in relation to the early termination of a software implementation contract.
- Advising on the legal and compliance aspects of a national rollout of Wi-Fi services to consumers, including the protection of their personal data and direct marketing.
- Replaced a Building Society’s core IT systems, and renegotiated its central IT licences.
- Currently acting in relation to one of the largest IT and computer system disputes in the UK, relating to Post Office’s Horizon point of sale system.
- Advised the world’s leading payment systems provider, NCR, on its extensive supply of new ATMs and other IT systems/services to a major high street bank.
- Regularly advising clients on how to carry out direct marketing in a manner which complies with data protection and privacy laws.
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I have had the pleasure of working with Deryck Houghton on a wide range of contentious and non contentious legal matters. I have always found that...
Martin McCloskey, Group Commercial Director
Capita Group plc
"The team has highly qualified people who are approachable, understanding and helpful. They are swift in response, agile and articulate."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"They have a good mix of background expertise combined with a pragmatic approach and industry knowledge."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Freeths are very knowledgeable in the sector."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
The team are highly skilled and experienced, sharing unique insights to solve problems and offer potential solutions.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are very hands-on and join meetings, supporting our teams and working collaboratively.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are also very responsive and helped when timescales were tight.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are skilled, articulate and levelled.
The Legal 500, 2024
Competitive, risk averse problem solvers.
The Legal 500, 2024
Freeths provide training, articles, and know-how. They are excellent value for money.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
The team at Freeths are experts in their area, and are also extremely effective communicators.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
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