Commercial & Technology

We pride ourselves on being hooked into technology and we leverage our legal, commercial and technical expertise in everything we do.

We advise commercial organisations of all sizes (ranging from start-up companies to household names) across a broad spectrum of technology and commercial law. We are particularly rated for our work with companies in the information and communication technology sector, notably web-based companies.

Our lawyers understand the structural components of complex commercial agreements and possess industry-specific knowledge in a number of key areas, notably around high tech industries. As a result, we construct effective contractual arrangements that are bespoke to our clients’ requirements.

Key Contact

Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson is our head of commercial and technology. For alternative contacts, call +44 (0) 800 035 2656 and ask to speak to one of our commercial & technology specialists.

We advise clients such as Photobox, Concha y Toro and the Fresh Direct Group on their commercial contracts covering arrangements as diverse as sports sponsorship agreements and software development agreements.

We specialise in advising on all types of technology agreements including:

technology licensing/ IPR related agreements;
hosting agreements;
software development, support and maintenance agreements;
hardware supply and re-sale agreements;
white label agreements;
R&D agreements and patent development arrangements (both with corporations and academic establishments);
VAR and other reseller agreements;
industry specific supply and master services agreements; and
web design and development agreements.

We also advise on a range of general commercial agreements, including:

TV production and broadcasting agreements;
marketing, sponsorship and merchandising agreements;
strategic alliances;
image rights agreements;
supply chain management arrangements, agency and distributor agreements; and
standard terms and conditions of trade.

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