Technology & IT Law

FD Legal advises businesses on the legal and contractual issues arising from the development, licensing, implementation and use of technology. The practice assists businesses with technology agreements, software arrangements, outsourcing and other IT-related matters.

Legal advice on technology agreements, software, and IT arrangements

Technology Agreements

  • Technology services agreements

  • IT services agreements

  • Technology supply agreements

  • SaaS agreements

  • Platform agreements

  • API agreements

  • Technology licensing

  • Maintenance and support agreements

Technology businesses and businesses relying on technology require clear contractual arrangements addressing the services provided, ownership of intellectual property, responsibilities and allocation of risk.

Software Development & Licensing

FD Legal advises businesses engaging developers, software providers and technology partners on contractual arrangements concerning the development, ownership and use of software.

  • Software development agreements

  • Custom software development

  • Software licensing

  • Source code arrangements

  • Software ownership

  • Background and foreground intellectual property

  • Developer and contractor arrangements

  • Software maintenance and support

SaaS & Cloud Services

Cloud-based services and software-as-a-service arrangements involve contractual considerations concerning service levels, data, security, intellectual property and liability.

  • SaaS agreements

  • Cloud service agreements

  • Cloud hosting arrangements

  • Service levels and performance obligations

  • Data processing provisions

  • Intellectual property rights

  • Liability and indemnities

  • Termination and exit arrangements

IT Outsourcing & Third-Party Arrangements

Businesses frequently rely on external technology providers for infrastructure, software, development and operational services. FD Legal advises on the contractual and legal considerations arising from these arrangements.

  • IT outsourcing agreements

  • Technology service providers

  • Third-party arrangements

  • Managed IT services

  • Technology procurement

  • Subcontracting arrangements

  • Allocation of responsibilities and risk

  • Exit and transition arrangements

Technology & Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is often central to technology businesses. FD Legal advises on ownership, licensing and contractual protection of software, technology and other intellectual property assets.

  • Software ownership

  • IP assignment

  • Technology licensing

  • Developer IP arrangements

  • Contractor IP arrangements

  • Confidentiality provisions

  • Open-source software considerations

  • IP provisions in technology agreements

Data, Security & Technology Risk

Technology arrangements can involve significant data, confidentiality and security considerations. FD Legal advises on contractual provisions addressing these risks and the responsibilities of the parties involved.

  • Data protection provisions

  • Data processing arrangements

  • Confidentiality obligations

  • Information security provisions

  • Technology-related liability

  • Cybersecurity contractual considerations

  • Data breach provisions

  • Allocation of technology risks

Digital Businesses & Platforms

FD Legal advises digital businesses on the legal arrangements supporting online platforms, technology-enabled services and digital products.

  • Online platform agreements

  • Digital business models

  • Platform terms and conditions

  • User and customer agreements

  • API and integration arrangements

  • Technology partnerships

  • Digital product arrangements

  • Commercialisation of technology

Technology Transactions

FD Legal assists businesses with the legal aspects of technology-related transactions and commercial arrangements, including agreements involving technology providers, platforms and intellectual property.

  • Technology-related acquisitions

  • Technology licensing transactions

  • Commercial technology partnerships

  • Technology due diligence

  • Contractual risk analysis

  • IP ownership considerations

  • Technology supplier arrangements

Discuss a Technology or IT Matter

If your business is developing, licensing, procuring or relying on technology, FD Legal can discuss the relevant contractual, intellectual property and legal considerations.