Information technology (IT) lawyers
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that IT service providers, also known as managed service providers or MSPs, encounter. Our team is experienced in technology law, cybersecurity, data privacy, contracts, and compliance with domestic and international regulations.
AI creates new legal and regulatory risks for IT service providers and their customers. We can help put a governance framework in place to protect against those risks - from ensuring that you’re asking the right questions of AI suppliers, through to managing AI assets and data flows within organisations, providing policies and training to help MSPs to get their customers up to speed. We help you take control of the legal risks of AI.
We have partnered with a range of IT service providers - from startups in need of legal frameworks to established leaders seeking to innovate and expand. Our clients trust us to provide solutions that are not just legally sound but also allow them to expand their reach.
What we do
We assist IT service providers in understanding and following supply agreements to make sure they are clear, enforceable, and compliant. Our expertise covers MSAs and SLAs, client contracts, and vendor agreements tailored to protect your assets and mitigate risks.
In a sector where data is as valuable as the services offered and trust is essential, we help you comply with data protection legislation. We provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive information and strategies to respond to data breaches effectively.
Keeping up with EU and UK regulatory changes can be daunting, but your customers will expect it. We specialise in IT sector regulations, helping you adapt to new laws and maintain compliance without disrupting your service delivery.
Protect your exclusive technology with our intellectual property services, from copyright and trademark advice to defending against IP infringement claims.
Our corporate tech team assists MSP founders, management teams, companies, and investors at every stage of their business. This includes securing funding, navigating mergers and acquisitions, private equity buyouts, and stock market transactions.
Working in collaboration with specialists across our technology team, our corporate team supports IT service providers, allowing them to capitalize on growth and expansion opportunities and to successfully conclude strategically important transactions.
We assist IT service providers in understanding and following supply agreements to make sure they are clear, enforceable, and compliant. Our expertise covers MSAs and SLAs, client contracts, and vendor agreements tailored to protect your assets and mitigate risks.
In a sector where data is as valuable as the services offered and trust is essential, we help you comply with data protection legislation. We provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive information and strategies to respond to data breaches effectively.
Keeping up with EU and UK regulatory changes can be daunting, but your customers will expect it. We specialise in IT sector regulations, helping you adapt to new laws and maintain compliance without disrupting your service delivery.
Protect your exclusive technology with our intellectual property services, from copyright and trademark advice to defending against IP infringement claims.
Our corporate tech team assists MSP founders, management teams, companies, and investors at every stage of their business. This includes securing funding, navigating mergers and acquisitions, private equity buyouts, and stock market transactions.
Working in collaboration with specialists across our technology team, our corporate team supports IT service providers, allowing them to capitalize on growth and expansion opportunities and to successfully conclude strategically important transactions.
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Featured experience
Data breach response
Successfully guided an IT service provider through a data breach incident resulting from an employee leaving the business. We kept information confidential, reduced legal and reputational risk.
MSP contractual dispute
Worked with an MSP to obtain payment in a contractual claim involving multiple parties across different jurisdictions.
Helping an MSP scale
We assisted a mid-sized MSP to get robust agreements in place and to save time and cost in negotiations with simple and effective client and vendor agreements.
Testimonials
"Stoy Solutions probably wouldn’t have survived without Richard’s quick and accurate advice on some critical legal aspects. As a tech client, I deeply appreciate is expertise in software and outsoucing."
Frequently asked questions
In the UK, cyber security is governed by several key laws. The Data Protection Act 2018, which incorporates GDPR, requires robust data protection measures. The Computer Misuse Act 1990 criminalises unauthorised computer access. The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) mandate that essential service operators and digital service providers maintain security and report incidents. The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 strengthens network security for telecom operators. The forthcoming Online Safety Act will regulate online platforms to prevent harmful content. These laws are enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Lawyers help with information security by ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and cybersecurity regulations. They draft and review contracts to protect assets and manage risks, including those from new technologies like AI. They also assist with handling data breaches, legal issues, and corporate transactions to safeguard sensitive information.
Key contacts
Anthony Nagle
Partner
Richard Nicholas
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Sophie Ashcroft
Partner
Ciarán Markey
Partner
Jeanne Kelly
Partner
Francis Katamba
Partner
James Tait
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