Information Technology

The commercial team at Mincoffs is noted for its ability to provide a responsive, proactive and commercially focused service on all areas of technology law.

Our clients range from fledgling fast, growth technology start-ups through to large corporate undertakings operating internationally. We advise clients operating in sectors such as computer gaming and digital media, software development, robotics, artificial intelligence and e-commerce. 

Our team is ranked as a top tier firm in both the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 independent legal directories for its activity in the technology sector. Our lawyers have in-house experience in working with technology businesses and are members of the Society of Computers and Law. 

We have developed particular strength in advising on software development and high value IP licensing transactions. Our team can assist in all stages of the lifecycle of a technology business, from helping start-ups to become investment ready, to working closely with our corporate finance team on investment and eventual disposal.

We advise in the following key areas: 

• Intellectual property rights in software including software licensing and exploitation 
• Software development 
• Software distribution and reselling 
• IT outsourcing/IT systems procurement 
• Software and hardware maintenance and support agreements 
• Disaster recovery contracts, dispute avoidance and management 
• Cloud based services (SaaS and EaaS) 
• E-commerce and trading online  
• Interactive entertainment and media technology including video games
• Fintech
• Advising on cyber security and data protection and privacy compliance in technology projects  
• Corporate finance transactions related to technology businesses including fundraising and investment, EMI schemes and disposal.
• Disputes relating to technology projects  

For comprehensive advice about information technology from industry experts, call our commercial services team on 0191 281 6151 or email enquiries@mincoffs.co.uk