Technology is integrated into our businesses and lives. The rules change daily and keeping ahead of the curve is critical so we give specialist legal advice applied practically. We actually understand our clients and have a top reputation in technology law.
Expertise
The technology group have specialist expertise with multi-lateral trading platforms, mobile content distribution and technology dispute strategy. The team are also known for computer game development, technology procurement & licensing deals.
Our services cover all the digital and technology issues our clients are likely to face. These range from electronic transactional work to privacy on the Internet; from software development, licensing and maintenance agreements to strategic advice on business process outsourcing.
Specialist Skills
We apply our skills in the context of your business, and have particular experience in the application of technology in the banking and financial services, FMCG and general service delivery areas. We have acted for technology suppliers, banks, and a diverse range of businesses. We work in collaboration with our colleagues across Barlow Robbins to provide complete legal guidance to your business.
Information Technology
We are honoured to represent clients like:
- software suppliers to the capital markets
- leading banks
- e-commerce providers
Our knowledge of the technology industry also puts us in an ideal position to advise on and assist in the resolution of technology related disputes like breach of contract, confidentiality, copyright infringement and domain name disputes. We use negotiation, mediation, expert determination or arbitration and the courts to bring conclusion to a dispute.
Recent Technology Work
Some recently concluded work:
- Negotiate trade floor blade purchase & support agreements for a broker/dealer
- data rights licenses with market data providers
- advising a number of suppliers of financial trading software to global banks and financial institutions
- drafting comprehensive standard documentation encompassing web hosting, housing, security and other internet related services for major suppliers of web design and support services
- advising assisting customers and suppliers on software implementations both locally, nationally and internationally
