Information technology
Expert advice on all aspects of IT, telecommunications,
digital media, data protection, intellectual property and
e-commerce.
Businesses and public bodies depend more than
ever on their IT systems. While the efficiency of those systems is
obviously the main concern, the legal and contractual arrangements
surrounding their use can be equally important. For IT suppliers,
the way these matters are handled can make the difference between
success and failure.
Weightmans' Information Technology team are
highly experienced in all areas of IT, with unique expertise in
supply and procurement, outsourcing, software development,
maintenance and licensing, website development and hosting, domain
name disputes, terms of e-trading and data processing.
Our wealth of technical expertise and
experience in the field has been recognised by the Legal 500. John
Schorah, our Head of Information Technology, was previously MD of a
leading software publisher, which means we fully understand the
commercial issues involved and the impact on the industry of new
and emerging technology.
As a client, you can expect to receive a
service that is totally results-driven. We understand that
contractual relationships works best as partnerships, so we aim to
help build on those arrangements in order to help you achieve your
business goals. At the same time, we seek and conduct
negotiations that bring long-term benefits for all parties.
We act for a wide variety of clients within
the field, ranging from hardware suppliers and software developers
to digital content and service providers, telecommunication, and
e-businesses. We advise on contracts with global technology
companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Compaq, Sony, Packard Bell,
Hewlett Packard and ICL together with blue chip companies in many
other sectors.
We are regularly involved in transactions and
funding with multi-million dollar values, and international
agreements with foreign jurisdiction issues in North America,
Europe, Australia, Asia and Japan. We also advise many local
authorities, PCTs, police authorities and other public bodies in
the UK in relation to the procurement of IT and related
services.
"Weightmans' extremely impressive John Schorah is
steeped in industry credibility....the team also includes "very
sharp" associate Sean Crotty"
Legal 500
