We advise on a variety of IT and technology transactions, from the provision of transmission infrastructure and cable/satellite networks to the development and exploitation of e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and cloud computing solutions. We assist customers and suppliers in the acquisition and supply of hardware and IT systems, contracts for the development, licensing and support of software and service level arrangements. We can help with the establishment of distribution or reseller arrangements. We also advise on arrangements for the use and exploitation of data.

Our work is not sector specific. Our recent work includes projects in banking and finance, healthcare, social media, sport, climate/environment services, educational courses, retail and food and beverages.

Our client base is diverse. We advise one of the largest international providers of smart cards, mobile technology solutions and cash handling systems in relation to their supply, licensing and outsourcing agreements with banks and telecommunications operators.

We act for the UK arm of a leading US listed multinational information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing company negotiating high value, complex contracts with their subcontractors and clients including banks, government departments, multi-national retail groups, healthcare bodies, transport and leading technology and software companies.

We have advised a major sports broadcast production company on technology and facilities procurement, including the acquisition of global fibre network services to facilitate the broadcast and transmission of sports events around the world.

We also advise tech start-ups in relation to the many different issues they face. We prepare IP assignments to protect and capture the intellectual property resulting from the creative efforts of those involved in the development process, confidentiality and NDA agreements, joint venture and shareholder agreements, standard terms of business, services, consultancy, and licence agreements. We support small businesses in their dealings with financiers, partners, and customers.

If you require assistance with any of the following, please contact us:

  • System procurement agreements
  • Framework agreements
  • Hardware supply, maintenance, and support agreements
  • Network agreements
  • Infrastructure and platform hosting agreements
  • Telecommunications supply and servicing agreements
  • Satellite services agreements
  • ASP agreements
  • Software licence and support agreements
  • Software development and testing agreements
  • Agreements for the supply of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud computing
  • Distribution agreements
  • Website design and development agreements
  • Website Hosting and Support Agreements
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Collaboration agreements and joint ventures