Information technology related business commonly involves large risks, liabilities and complex legal issues involving matters of intellectual property and data protection.

This means that whether you are involved in the procurement, development, supply, licensing or maintenance of information technology software and systems, there must be properly drafted and carefully considered contractual documentation in place if disputes are to be avoided and losses and liabilities are to be minimised.

At Steele Raymond LLP we provide a full range of services in this area including:

• advising on and producing all types of information technology contracts such as software and hardware procurement contracts, development, licensing, supply and maintenance contracts, software consultancy contracts, maintenance and service level agreements;
• advice on protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights in software;
• assistance with all types information technology related disputes;
• advising on and dealing with the issues arising out of E-commerce – see further our section on E-commerce.

In providing our services we make it our priority to understand your organisation and its needs to enable us to find commercially realistic solutions for your organisation and to concentrate on those issues which are of greatest importance and value to you.