Stephenson Harwood's technology team provide a full range of legal services to businesses involved in the technology sector. We act for a range of clients, from established technology companies to new-age start-ups disrupting the market with new innovative ideas, and businesses in traditional (non-tech) sectors that are looking to undergo a digital transformation of their business operations. We provide support on the whole product and business lifecycle, providing market insight from a unique legal perspective.
Our experts understand the technology sector, both in terms of the underlying technology products and the market trends and practice, and deliver high-quality and pragmatic legal advice.
Our expertise includes:
- helping our clients digitize the way they offer their services;
- setting up online platforms (whether payment-related, trading-related, or otherwise);
- advising on the regulatory frameworks for blockchain, crypto-currencies and other virtual assets;
- advising on investment transactions relating to targets in the technology sector (or where technology elements comprise a core part of the value of the target);
- advising on personal data, cyber security and cyber infrastructure;
- advising on disputes over intellectual property rights relating to various forms of technology;
- advising on the procurement of large-scale IT infrastructure; and
- advising on the legality of new disruptive technologies that might not at all be regulated, such as the use of AI and machine learning.
Our multi-disciplinary teams have experience in more than one facet of technology and law and we are always able to put together a highly specialised team to align with your business requirements and the issues involved.
"Stephenson Harwood does good work and has good-quality lawyers."
Chambers UK 2022 – Information Technology