Information technology

“Manches play a strategic role in our UK acquisitions team. Their ability to think outside the box and their attention to detail have made them a valued partner. I would strongly recommend Manches to any organisation seeking to make acquisitions in the mid tier software space.” Tony Walls, CEO, Objective Corporation Limited

Data protection

Manches data protection team has real strength and depth in data work and is at the cutting edge of developments in this fast-moving area. Our group of specialist data lawyers brings together a range of experience from diverse sectors such as technology, information services, retail, financial services and life sciences. Many of our lawyers have worked in industry or been seconded to businesses and provide practical commercial solutions for your data needs.

We have long-standing relationships with industry groups and the Office of the Information Commissioner and regularly train businesses and speak at industry conferences.

We have a global network of specialist lawyers in all key jurisdictions who we work with to deliver your international advice. Areas where we can advise you include:

• Sale, purchase and use of customer data whether as licensed-in databases or business assets purchases
• Data sharing and integration within group companies and with third parties
• UK and international data exploitation and transfers
• Partnerships, joint ventures, affinity arrangements and commercial agreements to maximise the value of businesses’ data
• Data due diligence and compliance in corporate transactions
• Advertising, marketing, sponsorship and full range of on-line data use and compliance
• Full data protection and compliance audits and review
• Advice and representation on investigations, assessments, enforcement proceedings and prosecutions by the Information Commissioner or FSA
• Advising on dispute resolution and claims through the courts and tribunals
• HR data and privacy advice
• Freedom of Information Act use and compliance

For further information, please contact Margaret Tofalides.