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Whether you're a tech entrepreneur looking for investment, a multinational negotiating a strategic technology deal or you have an innovation you are looking to protect and commercialise, we can help.
We provide the full range of legal services that you need, always with a focus on your objectives.
Our specialist team advise on:
A little about technology
We're the legal advisers behind some of the UK’s most successful technology businesses. We act for entrepreneurs leading fast-growth technology startups and spin outs through to IPO, and work closely with global technology giants and their investors.
Protection and licensing of intellectual property - Our specialists identify your intellectual property assets and advise on the best protection strategy. We work with licensors to maximise the exploitation of their IP.
Employment and pensions - Getting employment contracts and incentivisation right is critical to fast growth tech businesses. Our lawyers advise on the employment impact of one-off transactions, and business-as-usual employment issues. We also advise on senior team appointments and leavers.
Commercial contracts - Technology businesses trust us to deliver robust yet user friendly contract documents, whether for a joint development project, reselling technology internationally, or acquiring new IP or resources.
Venture capital fundraising - Our large volume of funding rounds for tech businesses means we understand the issues and state of the market. We work with technology businesses and a wide range of investors from venture capital funds to business angels. We also establish innovative technology funds.
Business sales and IPO - We support technology businesses on their IPOs, and a number of listed tech companies.
International - Much of our technology advice has an international element, and we support clients to navigate the maze of issues when trading globally.
Number of technology funding rounds we advised on over a year.
Number of devices incorporating our clients’ technology.
Number of connected devices on which our clients provide services.
We act for some of the most exciting and innovative technology companies:
A service designed for tech start-ups, offering tailored events, legal updates, and opportunities for businesses, peers, and investors.
Our technology law blog provides you with the latest updates on legal developments in the technology sector, covering regulatory and policy changes.
This series helps you learn from the experiences of successful tech founders and investors to grow your business and avoid common pitfalls.
Our technology lawyers have acted on over 100 technology funding rounds in the last year, with 100 billion devices incorporating our clients’ technology and 300 million connected devices on which our clients provide services. These are some of the frequently asked questions our clients pose to us:
We advise on IP protection strategies, including patents, trademarks and copyrights. They help identify valuable IP assets and recommend the best approach for safeguarding them.
Law firms guide tech companies in choosing the right corporate structure for fundraising and investment. This decision impacts liability, taxation and governance.
Legal experts assist in structuring funding rounds, drafting investment agreements and negotiating terms with investors. They ensure compliance with regulations.
We advise on employment contracts, equity incentives and non-compete clauses. They help tech companies attract and retain talent while minimising legal risks.
We guide tech companies through exit processes, whether selling the business or going public. We handle all the due diligence, regulatory compliance and negotiations.
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