Serving tech and digital innovation

We help you protect your commercial interests from day one. Whether you’re building bespoke software or licensing a SaaS product – yes, even the really innovative stuff  like App and video game development, with commercial and creative protections – we’ll guide you through development agreements, end-user terms, and licensing models that work for your business and your customers.

Your ideas are your edge and we make sure they stay that way.

From copyright and trademarks to protecting proprietary algorithms and code, we help you secure, enforce, and commercialise your IP so you can innovate with confidence.

Selling online brings huge opportunities, but also a unique set of legal responsibilities. We help you keep your data practices watertight and your customer experience seamless.

From drafting clear and fair online trading terms to ensuring compliance with distance selling regulations, we’ve got you covered. We also advise on payment mechanisms, web development and hosting contracts, and privacy policies tailored to your business and your users.

Need help with cookies, behavioural advertising, or digital marketing compliance? We’ll guide you through it without the jargon.

Navigating data protection laws can be complex, especially when scaling or operating internationally.

We provide clear, actionable advice on GDPR compliance, data processing agreements, and privacy policies, so you can build trust with users and stay ahead of regulatory risks.

From incorporation to investment, we’ve helped early-stage tech companies lay strong legal foundations.

We understand the pressures of growing a business and offer flexible, scalable legal support that evolves with you, especially if you’re part of an accelerator like the Durham City Incubator or Tees Valley Labs.  Our corporate and commercial team have worked with companies as they explore grant funding, investments, sales, and acquisitions.

Cloud-based platforms are the backbone of modern tech businesses.

We advise on service-level agreements, data hosting, liability, and compliance issues to ensure your cloud infrastructure is robust, secure, and legally sound, whether you’re a provider or a customer.

We draft and negotiate the contracts that power your business, whether that’s with customers, suppliers, or strategic partners.

Our team ensures your agreements are watertight, commercially sound, and aligned with your goals.

Tech moves fast, and often globally.

We advise on international deals, joint ventures, and cross-border licensing arrangements, helping you navigate different legal systems while protecting your interests at every stage.

In tech, your people are everything.

We support you with employment contracts, consultancy agreements, remote working policies, and navigating complex issues like IR35, TUPE, and workplace disputes. Whether you’re hiring your first developer or scaling a global team, we help you build a strong, compliant workforce.

Disputes can be disruptive, but with the right legal strategy, they don’t have to derail your business.

We advise on IP infringement, contract breaches, shareholder disputes, and more. Our focus is always on resolving issues efficiently and protecting your commercial interests, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.