Telecoms & Technology

Our expert technology lawyers provide strategic advice on the legal and contractual frameworks surrounding the development and commercialisation of digital technologies, including cloud services, open-source software, virtualisation and the use of artificial intelligence. These fast-evolving areas often present challenges around intellectual property, licensing, and risk allocation. We assist clients in structuring agreements that balance innovation with compliance, ensuring commercial objectives are met while safeguarding key rights.

• Advised an educational publisher on its SaaS offering, made available to educational authorities, schools and parents, including framework and B2B and B2C subscription T&Cs.   
• Advised Stint on early-stage regulatory and product advice, developing customer and student-facing app terms/privacy notices.   
• Advised Tesco Mobile on technology/data contracts and regulatory aspects of new product offerings and data processing agreements.   
• Negotiated an ERP software licensing and services agreement for a national agricultural machinery company.   
• Negotiated technology licences for ad serving on flagship websites such as BBC.com, BBCGoodFood.com and TopGear.com.   
• Advised on the creation of a wholesale customer app for Casio.   
• Developed a contract suite for supply of digital advertising marketplace services for Bitposter.   
• Advised a leading video games company on game development, licensing and other IP transactions.   
• Advised on the creation of patent portfolio for new injectable device including business model, patent portfolio structure and licensing strategy.   
• Lead advisor production agreement/dispute first documentary produced for Apple music platform.   
• Advised on the launch of innovative online financial services, including Zopa, Prodigy Finance, etc., covering regulatory filings, service terms, software/data licensing, application processes, customer service, supplier contracts.   
• Consulted to Amazon on European payments, including e-money licence, RFP processes, cross-border payments, EU collections agreements, bank account agreements.   
• Assisted tech start-up developing Web3, blockchain and NFT technologies.   
• Advised a leading US technology company in IP disputes, brand enforcement, domain name issues and IP agreements.   
• Advised a US technology multinational specialising in Internet-related services and products on a number of trade mark and copyright issues.   
• Advised an AI construction analytics company on whether the software that it uses to deliver services to clients could be caught within the scope of Russian sanctions.   
• Advised a SAAS business operating in the ticketed events industry on regulatory compliance including guidance on the application of FCA rules, Payment Services Regulations, and Electronic Money Regulations.   
• Advised the developers of an investment algorithm on legal and regulatory issues impacting on their business model.   
• Advised a tech business on its AI-powered construction analytics platform and whether the software or hardware that it uses to deliver services to clients was compliant with export restrictions or could be caught within the scope of the sanction regime.   
• Advised a UK-based tech venture on its global trading platform algorithm on legal and regulatory issues impacting their business model.   
• Drafted, negotiated and implemented a £10 million+ Wi-Fi service agreement for a national communication network.   
• Advised on distribution, consultancy, franchise, reseller and agency model agreements for F45 Gym’s European expansion, for Decision Time’s boardroom software, and Anaplan’s financial management software (through Bedford Consultancy Services).   
• Advised a well-established fintech on digital banking and e-money services regulation in Dubai International Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market and onshore UAE.   
• Advised a start-up client on e-money services regulation in Dubai International Financial Centre.   
• Advised the founders of Beytii.com (one of Dubai’s earliest residential lettings websites) on licensing and regulatory matters.   
• Drafted and negotiated land map and data licence for property data report service provider   
• Prepared patent and plant licence agreement for UK wastewater process business   
• Drafted and negotiated dashboard and survey data subscription agreement for national financial data services provider   
• Drafted and negotiated software development agreement for online wills provider with third-party software developer, to ensure appropriate ownership and control of the IP rights in the software developed, including access to the source code.   
• Developed platform-as-a-service subscription agreement for financial services provider to offer its app product to business users on a regular subscription basis  
• Drafted software support and maintenance agreement for use by electric vehicle automotive OEM for use with critical steering software supplier  
• Assisted negotiation of development and collaboration agreements between autonomous vehicle software developer and autonomous vehicle hardware manufacturers and suppliers  
• Supported autonomous vehicle software developer on implementation of governance and compliance programme review and update.   
• Large joint development collaboration between Shell and HP for wireless seismic sensing.   
• Helped scope and implement a Shell IP monetisation and commercialisation pilot and subsequent technology licensing programme.   
• Advised AstraZeneca Marketing company on a large software platform development and support agreement.   
• Advised on the development, launch and marketing in EMEA of innovative hardware, including Xbox consoles and Surface laptops and digital services, including Microsoft 365 and Game Pass subscriptions.   
• Re-designed Microsoft’s online e-commerce customer transaction journey for consumer law compliance.   
• Advised a leading UK AI-powered Contact Centre as a Service (“CCaaS”) business on all aspects of its commercial partnership with a NASDAQ-listed customer experience provider, to resell its platform to SME customers in the UK.   
• Negotiated the licence of AI music reporting software for a digital rights management company with a major Hollywood film studio.   
• Advised phone manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovators on licensing of standards essential patents (SEPs) under FRAND IPR policies.   
• Creating and implementing IP strategies for telecoms manufacturers.   
• Advised an online gaming company on ecommerce terms, privacy policy and non-fungible tokens as prizes.   
• Oversaw the legal structure and drafted contracts for a new AVOD streaming service.   
• Advised BlippAR on the commercialisation of its Augmented Reality software/services.   
• Advised Jagex, the creator of Runescape, one of the most popular Massive Multiplayer Role Play Games.   
• Advised a Hong Kong company on its analysis of legal risk in relation to the provision of BitTorrent services. Also assisted in relation to the legal issues arising from VPN services.   
• Negotiated a core banking software agreement with SAP for a fintech client.   
• Advised software developer Codegen on agile software development contracts.  
• Advised a neobank client on contracting methods adopted by global software vendors, including AWS and Salesforce.   
• Advised notonthehighstreet.com on its B2C terms and liability for supplier default.   
• Acted on various corporate, IP and employment matters for Outcomes Based Healthcare Limited, a business using algorithmic analysis of patient treatment data.   
• Advised on a consulting services agreement between an expert in cryptocurrency trading strategies and a Swiss investment boutique.   
• Advised a gaming company on the legal issues of the use of generative AI technology.   
• Advised Cleanology and Element Human on the legal issues around the use of facial recognition technology.   
• Advised Telenor on the development and implementation of a mobile-based healthcare solution for use in south-east Asia.  
• Acting as counsel and supervising lawyer in Throughputer v Microsoft, the English High court case 2025 (linked to a US action) concerning patent validity and infringement relating to hardware and software use by Microsoft concerning field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) technology in its Azure project.   
• Advised a global US tech company on UK acquisitions and IP rights.   
• Advised Ant Financial (Alipay) on setting up an e-payments joint venture in relation to financial and digital payment services between Alipay, USM, Mail.ru, MegaFon, and a sovereign wealth fund.   
• Advised a satellite operating company on a series of contracts for the procurement and operation of a telecommunications satellite.   
• Advised (and advising) Sequoia (as arranger) and Sequoia IDF (as lender) in relation to financings of intercontinental submarine cable projects.   
• Advised Motorola Credit Corporation and Alcatel Financiere, providers of a US$60 million project facility to Orascom Telecom Iraq Corp. to finance the construction and operation of a GSM mobile telephone system in the Central Region of Iraq (including Baghdad).   
• Advised a B2C provider with the negotiation of an agreement for the customisation and implementation of an Adobe platform, using an agile project methodology.   

Advising clients on new digital laws requires a deep understanding of both the regulatory framework and how it applies to fast-changing technologies. We have proven expertise in guiding businesses through legislation such as the Digital Economy Act, and the impact of overseas legislation such as the EU AI Act, as well as evolving advertising regulations that affect the way technology companies market their services. Our commercially focused advice ensures that compliance obligations are met without compromising growth strategies or innovative approaches to customer engagement. 

• Advised start-ups and other regulated/non-regulated businesses on whether activities fall within scope of financial and anti-money laundering regulation including cryptoasset exchange and custodian wallet services.   
• Advised YunoJuno on regulatory aspects of its platform, including IR35 implementation.   
• Advised a global blue-chip tech business operating in the hospitality and events industry on regulatory compliance including guidance on the application of FCA rules, Payment Services Regulations, and Electronic Money Regulations to include its partnership with payment systems providers.   
• Advised AXA in relation to Middle East data protection regulation and compliance.   
• Advised leading British supercar manufacturer on contractual protections concerning the use of artificial intelligence by its suppliers   
• Advised a US-based electronic games provider on the implications of the new digital services tax in the UK.   

Our leading lawyers advise on the complex regulatory landscape governing data protection, privacy compliance, competition and anti-trust, and environmental responsibilities within the telecoms and technology sectors. With specialist knowledge of UK and international frameworks, we support clients in addressing risks, responding to regulators, and maintaining operational resilience. Whether preventing disputes or managing investigations, our team works swiftly to protect reputations and ensure that businesses can navigate these obligations with clarity and confidence. 

• Advised data provider in respect of implication of sanctions on provision of data.   
• Lead Advisor to World Programming in UK/US litigation for software copyright/public policy.   
• Lead advisor in England on conflict of laws and refusal by UK courts to recognise US judgments.   
• Lead English law advisor for US Federal Court trial for breach of clickwrap license/copyright infringement.   
• Managed legal and compliance risk for GE mortgage business.   
• Acted for employees involved in LIBOR/FX trading scandals (regulatory/FCA/PRA).   
• Advised an AI construction analytics company on whether the software that it uses to deliver services to clients could be caught within the scope of Russian sanctions.   
• Advised the developers of an investment algorithm on legal and regulatory issues impacting on their business model.   
• Advised a start-up online platform to connect investors with businesses seeking funding. Advised on the application of FCA consumer and investment regulations.   
• Advised a tech business on its AI-powered construction analytics platform and whether the software or hardware that it uses to deliver services to clients was compliant with export restrictions or could be caught within the scope of the sanction regime.   
• Advised a UK-based tech venture on its global trading platform algorithm on legal and regulatory issues impacting their business model.   
• Advised a fintech on its proposed share issue and option schemes, to include advice as to their structure and application of the FCA rules.   
• Advised a start-up client on e-money services regulation in Dubai International Financial Centre.   
• Advised Vodafone on regulations affecting its handset insurance product.   
• Advised AXA in relation to Middle East data protection regulation and compliance.   
• Provided commercial and regulatory advice to a UK-based broadband operator including discussions with Ofcom and preparing responses to Ofcom consultations, obtaining the grant of Code powers, drafting standard-term agreements and negotiating wayleaves.   
• Acted in a case involving Microsoft and the NHS involving breach of licence/lack of licence.   
• Represented Vodafone on the closure of 70 data centres following IBM cloud infrastructure deal, advising re SAP misrepresentation claims, advising re MVNO architecture and Oracle licensing framework and associated claims.   
• Advised Playtech on a dispute following failure of delivery of EU sports betting platform.   
• Advised the Arcadia Group on the distressed aspects of the major transformational IT project Horizon.   
• Defended claims against Fujitsu concerning failures of undersea cabling boosters in the South China Sea.   
• Mediated an English law dispute concerning a data infrastructure cable project in South East Asia for KDDI.   
• Advised on an ICC arbitration (Bahrain, English law) regarding alleged early life failures of Fuji Electric transformers in a state-run aluminium smelting plant with claims exceeding USD10m.   
• Acted on a UK deposition in a WTO dispute with Samsung concerning an iPhone design right dispute.   
• Advised on the IT and infrastructure projects for The Health Lottery and dealing with the constitutional documents for the arrangement of the Community Interest Companies and People’s Health Trust. Performed a similar role in relation to Scottish Television plc.   
• Advised a mobile service provider on premium rate services in regulatory complaints brought by Phonepayplus (now Phone-paid Services Authority).   
• Advised a UK technology company in a dispute with Ofcom regarding ownership of data obtained through consumer-use monitoring hardware.   
• Advised a major online services provider on competition compliance, and on the use of competition law in commercial negotiations with dominant suppliers.   
• Advised on and restructured the EEA regulatory licensing requirements for a major online services provider.   
• Advised a US-based electronic games provider on the implications of the new digital services tax in the UK.   
• Advised Rambler Media Group of Russia (an ISP group) on the tax aspects of its IPO in the UK.   
• Advised Cleanology and Element Human on the legal issues around the use of facial recognition technology.   
• Provided specialist technology and data law advice to client following company liquidation with debts in the region of £100m.   
• Advised start-ups and software developers on data protection and IP issues including AI development.   
• Advised a national satellite operator on a dispute relating to spectrum issues.   
• Advising Synopsys on day-to-day UK employment matters. Synopsys is a tech company headquartered in California with over 13,000 employees.   
• Advising ThoughtSpot, an AI powered data analytics company, on its day-to-day UK employment matters.   

Our leading telecoms and technology lawyers have extensive experience in advising clients on risk mitigation and dispute resolution in outsourcing arrangements, acting for both suppliers and customers. We provide strategic advice on structuring deals that deliver value and reflect commercial realities. From negotiating complex service agreements to advising on transition, governance, and exit strategies, our lawyers guide clients through each stage of the process, ensuring that outsourcing contracts are robust, efficient, and aligned with long-term business goals. 

• Acted as virtual in-house counsel for national newspaper on supply/services agreements, print/distribution agreements, strategic alliances, data licensing, content syndication, payment processing agreements.   
• Advised Tesco on hundreds of technology/data contracts, including outsourcing projects.   
• Advised Westfield on technology, data and digital marketing contracts, including streamlining legal templates.   
• Advised an artist on collaboration agreement with major telephone and hardware provider.   
• Negotiated sale of part of Surrey Satellite Technology to SpaceX.   
• Undertook major deals for BT (~US$200m).   
• Undertook major technology deals for Royal Mail.   
• Advised National Lottery Commission on contracts for technology supporting National Lottery.   
• Advised Freshwave on acquisition of Air Angel’s managed service Wi-Fi business.   
• Advised Connected Kerb on venture capital fund raising.   
• Designed contract and income payment structure for a £100 million smart ticketing system for a national transport network, including protecting IP, novations, user licences and assignments.   
• Drafted, negotiated and implemented a £10 million+ Wi-Fi service agreement for a national communication network.   
• Designed purchase and licence terms for IT hardware and software including negotiations with BT, Microsoft, Ingenico, Parkeon and BT. Provided creative escrow solutions for source code access.   
• Advised on distribution, consultancy, franchise, reseller and agency model agreements for F45 Gym’s European expansion, for Decision Time’s boardroom software, and Anaplan’s financial management software (through Bedford Consultancy Services).   
• Closed Motorola’s first $1 billion+ contract in Europe.   
• Led negotiations for key strategic contracts to deploy new technologies with Virgin Media and France Telecom-Orange.   
• Finalised major contracts for the supply of set top boxes to BT and Deutsche Telekom.   
• Advised cable owners/carriers on open cable arrangements with small number partners and on more traditional capacity-based consortia across transatlantic, Europe, Asia (JBAs/C&MAs, supply contracts, LPAs, crossing agreements and related matters).   
• Negotiated joint venture arrangements for the establishment of a new world-class data centre.   
• Advised on HR/employment matters for a Korean fintech company.   
• Advised Bell Microsystems Limited in the acquisition of workforce and shares across India, Slovakia and the US from Amelia Holdings Inc.   
• Advised on a three-way joint venture for the production and development of anti-ice coatings for the marine industry.   
• Acted on the AIM IPO of software company, IDOX PLC and on a number of subsequent acquisitions, disposals and fundraisings.   
• Acted on the IPO on the Techmark segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, of PAT Systems PLC, a derivatives trading platform.   
• Advised Ant Financial (Alipay) on setting up an e-payments joint venture in relation to financial and digital payment services between Alipay, USM, Mail.ru, MegaFon, and a sovereign wealth fund.   
• Advised Rostelecom on its US$7.4bn joint venture with Tele2 Russia, creating the fourth leading Russian telco.   
• Advised Motorola Credit Corporation on a $2.3 billion financing to Marabu GmbH to partially finance the acquisition of a 3G GSM mobile telephone licence in Germany and the build-out of the mobile telephone system.   
• Advised IDT Corporation in relation to its “Net2Phone” project in Pakistan.