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Leading Technology Law for the Digital Future

I lead Shoosmiths’ IT & Technology practice and co-head the firmwide Technology & AI Sector group.
I advise businesses on complex digital transformation programmes and high-value technology transactions, with deep expertise in AI, Web3 and Metaverse, software and cloud solutions. My focus is on delivering strategic, future-proof solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage.

At Shoosmiths, I’ve helped build one of the UK’s top-ranked technology law practices – consistently recognised as Band 1 in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. I have advised on IT procurements worth several £billions, emerging technology adoption, and global technology rollouts across diverse sectors.

Consistently ranked as a Leading Individual in Legal Directories, I’m known for translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, commercially focused advice.

As co-lead of Shoosmiths’ Technology & AI Sector group, I’m preparing the firm - and our clients - not just for a new technology frontier, but a new legal frontier. By shaping strategy, leading initiatives such as AI Comply, and building specialist teams, I position Shoosmiths as a "technology first" law firm that delivers legal services that anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and redefine how law operates in a world transformed by technology.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
Joe Stephenson is incredibly knowledgeable and pragmatic. He provides useful and focused advice and is very responsive. Joe Stephenson and his team have been nothing but exceptional.
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From consumer platforms to global outsourcing, we help clients structure, negotiate and deliver commercial contracts that drive growth and manage risk.
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