International law firm DAC Beachcroft is delighted to welcome partner Andy Lucas to its Commercial, Technology and Regulatory Group.

Andy is a leading IT lawyer with over 20 years' experience in advising on all aspects of commercial technology law and leading significant IT outsourcing and business-critical technology projects for both the public and private sector.

His particular areas of specialism include supporting UK Government departments on large-scale outsourcings, acting for private clients and suppliers of IT services on cutting-edge technology implementations, and advising on emerging areas of technology.

Andy joins DACB from Dentons, where he was a partner in the firm's Technology Media and Telecoms (TMT) practice, and served as Head of the TMT Department (UKMEA) for over six years.

Tim Ryan, Head of DACB's Commercial, Technology and Media team, commented, ''This is an important and strategic appointment, which will bolster our already strong national offering. Andy is a highly experienced lawyer with deep expertise in the most complex and challenging areas of IT law and impressive connections across the industry. I'm delighted to welcome him to the team."

Andy added, "DACB's national technology team is one of the strongest in the UK, with an excellent reputation. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues and supporting the team's ambitious plans.''