Cloud, Software & Tech Contracting
Cloud use is now almost ubiquitous as businesses progress along their digital transformation journeys and AI and “cloud-native” or “cloud only” offerings become increasingly common.
While technology innovation continues to accelerate, intellectual property and related rights in software remain fundamental to the global technology economy.
We are familiar with the technology and the contractual, cyber, data, IP, and regulatory issues that apply to software, cloud and other technologies. Our advice is based on our experience advising both suppliers and customers. This gives us in-depth knowledge of key issues, pain points and market practice.
Our expertise includes:
- On-premise, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS contracting
- Distribution, agency and channel partner agreements
- Professional services and implementation agreements
- Open-source licensing and compliance projects
- Strategic software acquisitions and disposals
- Regulatory advice and the contractual implications of new laws such as DORA, NIS2, the EU Data Act, etc.
Insights
We regularly publish leading blogs, videos and white papers, and hold events, to provide practical analysis on the latest developments in cloud, software and tech contracting.
Market recognition
We are consistently ranked among the UK’s leading firms for technology law.
Clients value the deep experience, partner-led service and commercial insight that characterise every engagement.
Legal 500
IT & Telecoms 2026
"One of a very small number that we recommend without hesitation"
“The team has an excellent technical grounding, which allows it to advise in areas where other lawyers may struggle to understand the full implications. It also provides practical guidance based on experience that saves time and costs when dealing with suppliers.”
“I mostly deal with Richard Kemp, Chris Kemp, Deirdre Moynihan, and Eleanor Hobson. All are extremely capable in their own fields and, collectively, provide a service that we are happy to recommend to our own clients, which is the highest praise I can give here.”
“Recognized as being a leader in the field”
“Richard, Deirdre and Chris remain pre-eminent in this area and provide an invaluable resource to any General Counsel looking to navigate contracts within the space.”
“Deep industry and market knowledge”
“The team is very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I like the fact that they are pragmatic.”
Chambers
IT & Outsourcing 2026
“A growing presence for software, cloud, data, privacy and digital transformation legal advice … well placed to advise on AI”
“Their quality of advice, client service and superior knowledge are their key strengths”
“Their depth of knowledge is fantastic”
“The firm is truly specialist in information technology and data”
“The firm has deep knowledge and expertise on the technology industry and related regulations. The lawyers take a business-like approach and provide quality work product.”
“Kemp IT keep the process simple and straightforward. They were critical in identifying and protecting against material risks from a key contractual perspective. Equally, they were also user-friendly.”
“Kemp IT Law are extremely responsive and always available to provide advice working to the timelines set and agreed. They provide sensible commercial advice.”
“Kemp IT gives no nonsense, practical and fair advice. They are grounded, thoughtful and highly intelligent while remaining extremely pleasant people to do business with.”
Chambers
Data Protection & Information Law 2026
"A highly regarded boutique offering vast experience in data protection and information law, EU and UK privacy and cyber-related regulations and AI governance"
“Kemp IT have great knowledge at their disposal and they offer clear and helpful advice.”
“Kemp IT provide practical guidance and are able to scale and scope the work so that it is appropriate to the client and the matter.”
“The lawyers have a deep knowledge of our company. They are flexible in their approach and they can convey complex ideas to non-legal specialists.”
Lexology Index
2026
“Much of the Firm’s work is cutting edge in nature – the lawyers here have no qualms about breaking new ground”
“A stellar practice focusing on the legal, regulatory and contractual aspects of IT”
“Kemp IT have great knowledge at their disposal and they offer clear and helpful advice.”
“Kemp IT provide practical guidance and are able to scale and scope the work so that it is appropriate to the client and the matter.”
“Business-focused, cutting-edge, clear-cut advice on GDPR compliance”
“The lawyers have a deep knowledge of our company. They are flexible in their approach and they can convey complex ideas to non-legal specialists.”
“Excellent ability to translate advice to practical solutions”
Other areas of expertise
We also have expertise in the the following
