Our technology team covers the full range of advisory and transactional work, from day-to-day commercial advice, such as software licensing and channel arrangements, through to negotiating major systems procurement, systems integration and outsourcing transactions. Led by Tim Wright, who brings over 30 years’ experience advising on technology and outsourcing matters across sectors including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services, our team is recognised by both clients and the industry as a ‘trusted advisor’.
Our team advises companies, customers and providers across a wide range of technology solutions, products and services. We collaborate across practice areas to support our clients in the technology sector covering the full range of advisory and transactional work including corporate transactions, intellectual property protection, human resources, regulatory compliance, data privacy, cyber security, tax, procurement, and commercial contracts. Our cross-practice Technology Sector Group draws on the broader expertise of colleagues throughout the firm, including specialists in venture capital, employment, IP, data protection and real estate, allowing us to take a holistic view of complex, multi-faceted projects. We work closely with clients at all stages of their lifecycle (from start-ups and fast-growing companies through to mid-market and global enterprises) in a broad span of sectors (including gaming, esports, data centres, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, energy, defence, industrials, professional services, software services, e-commerce and luxury goods) as well as emerging areas of technology adoption such as FinTech, CleanTech, HealthTech and PropTech.
We keep abreast of issues and developments in the fast-moving technology space, working with clients involved with disruptive and novel technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, blockchain, building information management (BIM), clean energy, data centre and AI infrastructure, autonomous systems, crypto mining, decentralised finance (DeFi), digital biomarkers, digital twins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual worlds. And we assist with all types of technology transaction such as:
- IT Outsourcing and Managed Services;
- Networks and Communications;
- Data Centre Services;
- Carve Outs, Shared Services and Intra-Group arrangements;
- Transitional Services agreements;
- Cloud Computing including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS;
- Data Transfer and Processing;
- System Integration;
- Website Development and Hosting, and all aspects of e-Commerce, Online and Digital;
- Application software development, licensing and support;
- Public Sector procurement; and
- Alliance and Channel agreements.
We regularly work on acquisitions and sales in this space, acting for software and technology companies, e-commerce services providers, and fast-growing technology businesses across sectors including defence technology, renewable energy and SaaS platforms.
Our experience means that we focus on providing practical and commercial advice to our clients in an efficient and cost effective manner, guiding them through often complex and fast-paced projects at the intersection of law, technology and business.
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