Legal Directories

THE LEGAL 500 2004 UK EDITION
September 2004

Human Resources - Employer Firms, London

Kemp Little LLP receives significant client praise for intellect and commercial acumen.

M&A - Also Recommended, London

Kemp Little LLP is a good choice for larger companies seeking advice on deals in the £1m-£50m ragen. Lucy Vernall heads a hands-on, partner-led team.

Technology, Media and Telecoms, London

Of the media boutiques, Kemp Little LLP are leading the way.

Information Technology and Outsourcing, London

Kemp Little LLP continues to prove that there is space in the market for high-quality niche players. Richard Kemp's reputation in London is second to none. Consistently with the firm's policy of organic growth, David Meredith and Paul O'Hare swelled the partner ranks in March 2003. Clients of note include EDS, Microsoft and Simpay.

Chambers Guide 2004/5
November 2004

Information Technology, London

The Firm: This "great niche specialist" firm launched "in a blaze of glory" in 1997, and it continues to impress market sources on outsourcing, data protection, e-commerce and marketing issues. With 11 lawyers - many of whom have been seconded to various companies, the group boasts an enviable clientele comprising household names on the supplier and user sides. The firm also commands respect in financial IT, having won a place on Standard Chartered's IT panel and receiving instructions from Goldman Sachs.

The Lawyers: A major force in outsourcing, Richard Kemp was described as "a great operator" who "generates a lot of loyalty from his clients." He also advised SITA on the development on its next generation of computer reservation systems.

The Clients: The firm was instructed as outside counsel for Simpay - founded by leading mobile phone operators - on its payment processing platform, key testing services agreement and strategic financial regulatory advice. They have also been instructed on a variety of projects by the Serco Group, and worked separately with Microsoft on distribution channel matters. Other clients include: Apple; BAA; Palm One Europe and Toshiba.

Telecommunications, London

The Firm: Clients appreciated the group's "good value for money" and core of "quality" individuals who acts for both suppliers and customers. Lawyers ere instructed on the SIMPAY m-commerce venture, designed to allow payments via a mobile platform. The team also developed various agreements across the sector, and has continued to advise major operators such as T-Mobile on ongoing projects.

The Clients: Orange and Standard Chartered Bank.

Chambers Global Guide 2004/5
September 2004

Information Technology, UK

The Firm : This niche technology firm of 20 lawyers has maintained its ability to punch well above its weight even in difficult market conditions. It can count among its clients top software, services and telecoms providers. The firm's technical know-how in IT and e-commerce wins approval from clients, who told researchers that the team's lawyers "work almost as members of our team."

The Lawyers : According to peers, Richard Kemp is "steeped in IT." He leads the firm's work for Microsoft and MSN and also for airline industry-owned IT and systems supplier SITA on a deal with UNISYS to develop the next generation of computer reservation systems, and to outsource the operations of SITA's two data centres in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Clients : The firm has acted for EDS on a number of significant outsourcing projects including the renegotiations of a large European industrial IT outsourcing and the implementation of the Post Office card benefits bank account. A large e-commerce practice offers advice to leading security system providers, and on ASP services to technology suppliers. Clients include: McKesson Information Solutions; Toshiba Information Systems; Deloitte & Touche and SunGard Data Systems..

Telecommunications, UK

The Firm : The firm enters the table on the strength of several recommendations, including client praise for the quality of drafting: "If you really need to go into detail on the technical side they are ideal." The team possesses a niche in regulatory and competition cases, and frequently gives advice to blue-chip technology clients such as Microsoft, whom the team assisted on second-generation network agreements in Europe . Another key project involved the practice advising T-Mobile on the Oftel calls-to-mobile inquiry.

The Lawyers : Respected technology lawyer Richard Kemp also leads the team on telecoms matters.

The Clients : T-Mobile; Microsoft; GX Communications; GointeracTV and Zipcom.