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Peter Wainman

Partner

What can I do for you

Peter is a technology lawyer and specialises in IT law and data protection. He can typically be found drafting and negotiating IT contracts, from major IT outsourcing projects for public sector bodies and PLCs to standard “software as a service” terms for early-stage technology businesses.

Supporting your ambitions

As an IT specialist, Peter acts for a wide range of clients who need support in different ways. On major projects, He often works alongside experienced IT professionals who expect contractual documents that are clear and robust, he leads on key negotiations and advises on risk. For growing technology businesses, Peter often provides guidance on current approaches to IT contracting and how the latest developments in the sector affect them. Many of his clients rely on his judgement in assessing data protection risks, based on over ten years of experience.

What do others say

The Legal 500 said that he is "personable, knowledgeable" and Chambers UK commented on the "depth of [my] ... IT sector knowledge". One client told Chambers UK that he is "extremely knowledgeable, not just on UK data protection but across the spectrum of EU data protection matters".

What our clients say about us

  • I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.
  • They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.
  • All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.
  • I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.

Related sectors and services

  • Health and care
  • Commercial
  • Information law, data protection and privacy
  • Data breaches and cyber issues
  • Information technology
  • Intellectual property
  • Fintech (Corporate, commercial and finance)
  • Technology
  • Fintech (Technology)
  • HealthTech