IT and Technology

Information technology (IT) affects every modern business and therefore, so do the related legal issues. It’s vital to get both right for your future success.

IT law deals with the legal aspects of using technology, such as computers, software licensing, and the internet, whilst also covering areas such as data protection, privacy, cybercrime, intellectual property rights, and how the internet is governed.

At Laceys, our team specialise in IT and technology contracting, acting for both suppliers and customers across multiple industries. We can prepare and negotiate the relevant contracts as well as advise on, and secure the protection of, your intellectual property rights.

We have the expertise to provide you with practical, commercially focused advice on a broad range of agreements, including:

• Assignment of rights in software
• Business continuity agreements
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Cookie policies
• Heads of terms / Memorandum of understandings
• Licence agreements
• Maintenance and support agreements
• Managed service agreements
• Outsourcing agreements
• Privacy policies
• Reseller arrangements
• Social media agreements / Influencer agreements
• Software and hardware development agreements
• Software licences Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure Agreements (IaaS)
• Software VAR agreements
• Systems integration agreements
• Terms of business
• Website hosting and development agreements
• Website terms and conditions
• Wi-Fi access terms and conditions

IT projects and contracts can sometimes be unpredictable, and challenges may arise. Our team works closely with our dispute resolution colleagues to support companies involved in disagreements.

For more information, please get in contact with our Corporate and Commercial Department.