Technology Lawyers

We help make technology transactions and relationships work

Our expert international Tech Group brings companies, investors and suppliers experience of all legal and commercial aspects of successfully deploying, operating, and investing in technology from the perspective of the Boardroom, Server room and Courtroom. In the last three years, over 300 major organisations have trusted us to help them deliver or solve over 1000 major technology-related projects across the world - ranging from helping launch a new digital bank to resolving seemingly intractable cybersecurity disputes, and everything in between.

Organisations rely on us in many ways:

Successfully managing risk as they deploy or leverage technology

This can include everything from relying on us to support their procurement process, such as vendor selection, contract drafting, negotiation and post contract support – through to structuring complex IT transactions, delivering large-scale outsourcing projects or complying with data privacy requirements so companies can benefit from technologies such as cloud-based solutions, AI and blockchain.

Helping organisations to resolve disputes relating to technology projects, investments and relationships

Disputes are inevitable in complex technology environments, but our lawyers are well-versed in managing and minimising their financial, operational and reputational impact. We have experience of resolving disputes relating to IT contracts including termination, software implementation, outsourcing, cloud services, licensing, cybersecurity, and disputes arising from the misuse of data.

Helping investors and companies acquire or invest in technology businesses

If you are buying or investing in a technology business, we have a proven track record of ensuring that deals run smoothly. Transactions in the technology sector form the largest portion of deals we do across the firm.

Helping specialist technology businesses with all of their legal and commercial needs, throughout their company lifecycle

We work with founders, Boards, CFOs, and management teams of technology businesses to provide them with the all-important advice they need as they scale.

Supporting the ongoing management of a business' tech needs

We support procurement and operational teams with the ongoing legal aspects of keeping technology infrastructure running - including licence renewals, solution changes and dealing with the impact of a business' evolution of its existing tech estate. Most recently, that work has also been driven by our clients transforming their customer experience, deploying AI in their business, driving cost efficiency and scalability, navigating complex integration challenges, leveraging data more effectively, and protecting themselves against cyber threats.

We help make technology deliver for your business and we help technology businesses work for their clients – now and going forward.

Whatever is driving your business' use of technology - whatever you are trying to achieve with it - whatever your role in deploying, supplying or investing in it – and whatever legal barriers stand in the way of progress – our Tech Group can help you find and protect a commercial path forward.

Client Deals:

HSBC

HSBC Commercial Bank identified that its customers wanted a new type of account which could match those offered by challenger banks. We supported on the development and launch of HSBC Kinetic, a new mobile first business banking service with a smart app designed to help businesses manage their finances easier.

FNZ

We advise FNZ, a global financial technology business including supporting on new and existing customer contracts, deployment of new technologies and investments into technology companies.

CITIHUB

A digital consultancy in the financial services sector, on the sale of the business to Synechron Inc. - a New York based digital transformation consultancy for the financial services industry.

EQUISOFT

A global provider of cutting-edge digital insurance and investment solutions, on its acquisition of Altus Holdings Limited, the fintech consultancy specialist.

PRIMARK

Primark needed to enhance its online offering and give customers a web based channel to purchase goods. We advised on the launch of its enhanced website and click and collect service, with customer engagement at the very heart of the project.

PRIVATE EQUITY

On investments into technology businesses, agencies and platforms. Bringing our working knowledge of protecting innovative technologies to corporate transactions of all sizes.

GLOBAL PLATFORM PROVIDER

Advising on an ongoing basis including large scale contract remediation, international data sharing, subject access and development of data analytics tools.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY GIANT

Delivering a range of business critical privacy advice on an ongoing basis including global remediation of international transfers contracts and providing a volume DSAR response service.