Technology is increasingly embedded in the way businesses operate, transact and make decisions. The legal issues arising from technology and artificial intelligence are therefore rarely confined to a single area of law. They require an understanding of the underlying technology, the commercial model in which it operates, the industry in which it is deployed, and the regulatory and contractual framework surrounding it.
We combine legal expertise with an in-depth understanding of the technological and industry context in which our clients operate, enabling us to identify legal and commercial risks at an early stage and develop practical solutions that support innovation without losing sight of regulatory, contractual and operational considerations.
Our experience extends across technology-driven businesses and technology-enabled operations, including AI solutions, software and digital platforms, data-driven businesses, fintech, e-commerce and other emerging technology sectors.
Our advice is informed by an understanding of how technology is developed, commercialised and deployed in practice. We seek to understand the underlying technology, business model, data flows, contractual architecture and operational environment before identifying the legal and regulatory issues that arise.
Advising businesses on the legal and commercial implications of developing, procuring and deploying AI and other emerging technologies, including governance, risk allocation, accountability and responsible adoption.
Advising businesses on procurement of AI and vendor agreements, implementation, internal AI policies and use of generative AI.
Advising on technology procurement, licensing, software development, SaaS arrangements, platform agreements, technology partnerships, outsourcing and other technology-driven commercial relationships.
Advising on the protection, ownership, licensing and commercialisation of intellectual property and other technology-related assets, including software, algorithms, databases, content and AI-generated outputs.
Assisting businesses in identifying and managing legal, regulatory and contractual risks arising from emerging technologies, particularly where existing legal frameworks intersect with rapidly developing technological capabilities.
Advising boards, management and businesses on developing appropriate governance frameworks for AI adoption, including internal policies, oversight mechanisms, contractual safeguards and risk-management processes.
Advising on disputes and potential disputes arising from technology transactions, software and platform failures, data-related issues, intellectual property, contractual obligations and the deployment or misuse of emerging technologies.
We work closely with our clients to understand their business models, technology architecture, operational processes and commercial objectives before providing legal advice.
Whether advising a business implementing AI internally, a technology company commercialising a new platform, or an established enterprise navigating the legal implications of digital transformation, our objective is to provide advice that is legally rigorous, commercially practical and informed by the realities of the technology and industry involved. Data protection and privacy considerations arising from AI and technology deployments are addressed in detail under our Data Privacy practice.
