By combining industry knowledge with strong transactional and advisory capabilities, we are uniquely capable of understanding your business objectives and of developing innovative solutions to the legal and commercial issues arising from the transactions you undertake.
Drawing on the strength of leading individuals in each of our international offices and practice groups we deliver a full range of commercial services to clients in this sector.
Whether you are a start-up using the Internet to launch a product or service, an established company wanting advice on distribution of goods and on-line services, an ISP or an incubator our international E-commerce Group has the resources and knowledge to help you achieve your commercial objectives.
The range of legal issues arising in this new market sector, and the nature of the commercial transactions undertaken by our clients, is constantly changing and expanding as new business models are developed and technological horizons expand.
Decades of working with companies at the forefront of technology gives us a unique perspective, so we are as accustomed to advising clients on strategic issues, as on traditional legal issues. In such a rapidly evolving environment, it's our ability to anticipate trends coupled with leading edge know-how, which brings our clients real commercial advantage, making us the firm of choice for e-businesses.The commercial issues on which we regularly advise include:
- The establishment and operation of web sites
- Design, hosting and maintenance agreements
- On-line terms of trade
- Data protection and privacy issues
- Copyright protection and brand strategies
- Linking agreements, strategic partnerships, collaboration agreements and joint ventures
- On-line advertising and ad serving
- E-banking, payment systems for on line transactions, compliance with financial services legislation
- Investment, finance and shareholding arrangements from start-up to IPO and beyond
- Rights acquisitions and clearances
- Media content and sponsorship agreements
- Digital TV, high bandwidth services and video on demand
- Compliance with tax, competition and regulatory laws