Digital & tech

We work with our clients at the forefront of the digital world to provide tailored advice and support to enable them to deliver cutting-edge products and services.

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Overview

Our lawyers are excited to follow the development of new platforms, alternative delivery methods and disruptive business models.

Our digital and tech group is steeped in all things digital and advises both new and existing businesses, from established multi-national organisations to innovative start-ups, on how they can adapt to and make the most of the ever-changing technological landscape.

We are on top of all relevant regulatory developments, including in data protection, e-commerce, IP and privacy, and our deep and wide-ranging experience means we can offer practical, useful advice.  We help clients manage their compliance risk and take full advantage of all the new business opportunities presented by our increasingly digital world.

Expertise

Our areas of expertise include the following:

  • Website and app development agreements
  • Software development and licensing agreements
  • Supplier contracts
  • Data protection & privacy
  • Digital distribution agreements
  • NFTs and blockchain
  • Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
  • Cloud computing
  • Mobile/online games and television
  • Copyright infringement
  • Ad-funded and branded content
  • Domain name transfers and disputes
  • User generated content
  • CGI production agreements
  • Creative commons
  • DRM technology
  • Music licensing
  • Website terms & conditions
  • IPTV production

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Our lawyers have in-depth digital and tech expertise and deliver high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.

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High standards, good division of practices. In addition to the firm’s specialities, it acts as a “one-stop shop” where sensible so that the client can simply pick up the phone and get things done.
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High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
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Quality and the feeling you have the best people on your team.
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