the technology team
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Our areas of expertise
Some of the key industries we support
Technology
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
HEALTH & MEDTECH
FOOD & BEVERAGE
E-COMMERCE, RETAIL & FASHION
Our clients and expertise span numerous sectors, meaning we are perfectly placed to help you, whatever industry your business is in.
Technology
Our experience:
- Advised on numerous funding rounds, investor negotiations and acquisitions and disposals for clients in the technology sector
- Advising on Founders disputes concerning blockchain and fintech based start-ups, contractual disputes for website development and operation, contractual disputes relating to the supply of services for innovative manufacturing companies, intellectual property disputes regarding block chain technology based innovations and conspiracy and fraud claims for internet based industries
- We work with a number of companies who help businesses make better use of their data to improve services and performance (including SaaS, consultancy, and software licensing) across a number of sectors including retail, gaming, logistics, and e-sports
- We’ve helped clients create platforms to help connect volunteers with those in need of a little extra help through the Covid pandemic
- We’ve produced website terms and conditions and privacy policies for clients who offer money management services to key workers
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Media & Communications
Our Experience:
- Worked with a global celebrity on their various corporate, commercial, employment and IP matters including the partial sale of their shares in its media business
- Acted for an international talent management company with respect to its various ongoing legal matters which includes advising on certain potential M&A deals
- We have handled incorporation and shareholders' agreements for a well-known broadcaster to house a format that he had devised which was later exploited with one of the terrestrial TV networks, we have handled numerous talent agreements for high profile broadcasters and international film stars (acting for both talent and producer) and we have been instructed in relation to the exploitation of numerous factual documentaries, some involving very high profile contributors
- Assisting with defamation claims, trade libel, and reputational issues, contractual disputes concerning media based industries including performance contracts and telecommunications. Instructed by a high-profile sports personality in applying to strike out the judgment in default entered against them
- We've advised clients on agency agreements, in all media spaces (including social) and representing both talent and agency sides. We have helped launch numerous apps
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Health & MedTech
Our Experience:
- We acted for a start-up Oxford University spin out on its first investment round for funding certain immunotherapy projects for cancer treatment
- Dealing with intellectual property issues concerning start ups and ownership, contractual dispute concerning provision of services and shareholder dispute in relation to a medical technology initiative
- We work with an Oxford start-up, supporting the creation of an online platform to facilitate virtual GP appointments
- Key counsel for an early-stage pharmaceutical company, operating in the UK and the US
- We advise beauty brands on the management of their IP portfolios
- Advised on numerous funding rounds, investor negotiations and acquisitions and disposals for clients in the Health and MedTech sector
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Food & beverage
Our experience:
- Terms and Conditions for the supply of goods and services, Terms of Business
- E-commerce
- Supplier contracts and Outsourcing
- Resellers and Introducers
- IT contracts, including software development and licensing, SaaS
- Marketing, Influencer agreements
- Agency, distribution, franchising and licensing
- Joint Venture, Partnerships
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E-commerce, retail & fashion
Our Experience:
- Acted on behalf of a major online parking payment provider
- Significant experience in contractual disputes regarding the supply of products, advising on intellectual property ownership in respect of products and disputes regarding the same. Ignition acted in a high profile case heard in the High Court and were successful in defending our clients against claims relating to high value precious stones
- We work with a broad section of retailers, from luxury fashion brands, online market places, fashion rental websites, sports retailers, to name a few
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Practice Areas
Ensuring clear and meaningful terms of trade with customers and suppliers.
Keeping on top of your company compliance obligations.
Funding, acquisition, investment or exit. Get the details right.
Straight-forward approaches to radically reduce risk and maximise data.
Disputes are a reality. Get proactive solutions and reactive advice.
Legal foundations to retain, incentivise and manage key talent.
Loans, equity, restructuring and financing; clear support to help you manage your money.
Balance innovation with the commercial necessity of proper protection.
Make property matters run smoothly and create flexible property plans that accommodate your growth.
Incentivise your staff and navigate tax opportunities.
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