Software and Technology

We assist clients at every stage of the contracting process, including by, for example, reviewing and providing high level comments on draft software and technology contracts, revising draft software and technology contracts, producing bespoke first drafts of software and technology contracts and assisting with the negotiation of such contracts.

As technology companies often operate at the leading edge of innovation, they face a unique set of legal challenges beyond contract law. These include issues relating to data protection, intellectual property and cyber security. Our lawyers bring a multidisciplinary skill set with specialist knowledge in these areas (acting on both non-contentious and contentious matters). This enables us to deliver well-rounded, practical guidance that aligns with our clients’ commercial objectives and supports confident decision making in complex transactions.

We represent technology providers, customers and end users involved in the development, sale, purchase, or licensing of IT services and software solutions. This includes large-scale, business critical implementations as well as one-off technology licences and application procurements.

However, we also understand that no two clients are the same. A high-growth startup negotiating its first SaaS contract will have different goals and risk appetites compared to a mature enterprise with established procurement processes. We tailor our advice to reflect those differences, balancing legal risk with commercial realities to ensure our clients’ strategic objectives are achieved.