Software

We work with clients at the forefront of advancements in cloud computing, software engineering and related technologies. Our team is led by partners who have decades of experience working in this sector both domestically and internationally.

We act for vendors, their customers and others across the supply chain. Our holistic view of this complex digital ecosystem is vital to delivering effective advice in a sector where technologies, business models and the regulatory landscape are always evolving.

Our clients range from small start-ups to leading global multinationals and we provide legal support for all aspects of their business. What sets Browne Jacobson apart, our lawyers have gained acting for diverse clients, at all stages of the software development lifecycle, across the value chain. This enables us to turn our legal expertise into pragmatic, risk-based advice that supports our clients’ business goals.

We advise organisations, on their development, use and implementation of proprietary software, third party software, FOSS, IOT, PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, public and private clouds solutions and other technologies, notably AI.

We also frequently advise businesses in this sector on their acquisitions and disposals, IP protection, outsourcing, supply chain management and other important commercial issues.

Banking and finance

Commercial law

Construction and engineering services

Corporate

Dispute resolution and litigation

Financial services and insurance advisory

Information law

Intellectual property

Restructuring and insolvency

Software licensing disputes

We have acted for a number of our clients in relation to software licensing disputes and other litigation concerning the ownership of valuable IP connected with their software products and services.

Mace

We advise UK headquartered, global consultancy and construction firm, Mace on projects involving the deployment of software and other critical IT infrastructure into their global business operations. This includes advising on complex contractual and regulatory issues relating to SaaS and other software distribution models.

Datastax

We advise California based real time data for AI company, DataStax. This includes the design and implementation of an AI governance framework to support their compliance with complex legal and regulatory requirements governing AI and the processing of personal data for their UK and EMEA operations.

NTT Data Business Solutions Limited

For over a decade, we have advised one of the leading Global SAP Partners on a wide range of legal issues. This includes advising NTT on their B2B commercial contracts, software licensing, data protection and wider strategic business decisions, including corporate acquisitions.

Charlotte Lee, Deputy General Counsel of DataStax

“What sets Francis [Katamba] apart is his knowledge of the ICO and ability to find pragmatic solutions to difficult problems that work for the business”

Anton Stoyanov, Chief Technology Officer of Stoy Solutions

“Stoy Solutions probably wouldn’t have survived without Richard [Nicholas’s] quick and accurate advice on some critical legal aspects. As a tech client, I deeply appreciate his expertise in software and outsourcing”