Industries
Technology
While the technology industry made significant strides forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, recession, higher inflation and lower consumer spending have put pressure on the sector. Technology companies have been focusing on streamlining process and winning efficiencies, while still making advances on innovation and product development.
Our Experience in the Technology Industry
We provide support and advice to tech companies, including companies involved in the development and manufacturing of technology products and those providing technology as a service.
Several of our clients have developed products in the fintech sector. Our services to clients in this sector have ranged from assisting with and managing disputes, to the reviewing, drafting and negotiation of commercial technology contracts, including:
drafting and advising on the full suite of online terms, including from a privacy perspective,
drafting, reviewing and negotiating the necessary software development and licensing agreements to ensure proper protections and licensing, as well as the protection of any applicable intellectual property rights,
automating the full suite of template agreements to ensure ease of contracting,
advising on the impact of open source software on licensing arrangements,
advising on and ensuring that the necessary contracts are in place for the implementation and roll-out of strategic alliances, partnerships and digital transformation projects, across various jurisdictions, including advising on regulatory and compliance requirements,
putting in place applicable escrow arrangements, and
drafting, negotiating and advising on service level arrangements.
