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
