Tech transactions

Advising cloud, data centre & telco clients on Tech Transactions and other Tech Law issues

Tech-driven innovation is transforming our physical, digital and biological worlds. New fields of endeavour enabled by digital transformation are becoming part of our everyday lives: autonomous vehicles, connected homes and smart cities; neurotechnologies; 3D manufacturing, robotics and augmented reality.

Whether a new business in a field enabled by emerging tech or an established business maximising digital operations and opportunities, we understand the implications of Tech and the policy, legal and regulatory solutions that organisations need for success.

What We Do

With deep sector expertise in Tech Transactions, we advise on the following areas:

Enterprise digital transformation projects
IT infrastructure and data centre colocation deals
Buyers and providers of IoT products and services
Platform and Infrastructura as a Service projects

Our Experience

Here are some examples of our Tech Transactions work:

Advising a leading UK clothing retailer on contracts for the digital transformation of its operations

Advising a managed connectivity software and services provider on its MSAs with tier 1 banks

Advising a G-Cloud provider on the range of its SaaS and PaaS agreements with UK public sector customers

Advising a leading UK logistics company on its new data centre strategy and contracts

Advising a global travel industry IT provider on software product IP acquisition from a competitor

Insight

We publish for our clients and contacts blogs, vlogs and white papers, and hold occasional events and webinars about developments in Tech Law.

Our insight is widely recognised in the market. Who’s Who Legal have named us one of their eight Tech Law though leaders each year since 2017. Click through to our insights page or an article below.

Privacy & Security

Summary of the “Pay or OK” Saga

Been a while since you GDPR’d? Eleanor Hobson looks at the “pay or ok” saga in 5 easy steps.

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Regulatory & Governance

More flowdown clauses? NIS2 this time

1. NIS2 Implementing Regs & Annex – 17 October 2024 A lot of IT lawyers are preoccupied sorting out DORA ...

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LawTech

Software Costs for Law Firms

Why are software costs for law firms rising? Richard Kemp takes a look.

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What our clients say about us

“SITA is the IT provider for the air transport industry. Today, SITA’s solutions drive operational efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to more than 400 customers on 18,000 aircraft globally. Data is central to SITA’s business, and SITA’s communications network connects every corner of the globe and bridges 60% of the air transport community’s data exchange. Kemp IT Law’s experience and thoughtful advice on all things data are really helpful in leveraging SITA’s unique position to further grow and develop SITA’s data operations.”

“As a top 40 UK law firm, digital transformation is central to Trowers & Hamlins, and Kemp IT Law have provided first class advice and support to the Firm on a number of our key projects.”

“At Shakespeare Martineau we’re constantly investing in the digital transformation of our operations and business. Kemp IT Law specialises in projects for law firms, and we have been working with them on a number of key projects for the firm. We’ve been impressed with their specific experience in law firm IT regulation and contracting – they know the points and what’s market practice and their practical, can do approach has been of real help to us.”

“Supporting the business on our digital transformation is central to us at Foxtons, and it’s been valuable for us to be able to call on Deirdre’s and Richard’s practical and helpful advice on our digital transformation journey.”