Technology and Commercial Transactions
Advancing technology, commercial, and privacy strategies with timely, trusted advice
Technology, commercial, and privacy law are often at the crossroads of distinct disciplines. Our team takes a holistic approach to help clients think ahead.
- We help companies buy, sell, develop, secure, and use technology products and services domestically and internationally.
- Our clients include technology suppliers and purchasers, allowing our team to bring you balanced perspectives and current thinking on deal risks, strategies, and technology product and service offerings.
- Client services range from overflow contract work to strategic transactions, electronic signatures and contracting, IP creation and protection, venture capital and private equity finance, to M&A and litigation.
We Understand the Art and Science of Technology, Commercial, and Privacy Deals
- Our team consists of 30+ technology, commercial, and privacy attorneys, plus access to multidisciplinary attorneys across the firm.
- Our team includes former technology, commercial, and privacy professionals, general counsel, and veteran attorneys with wide-ranging experience counseling on critical legal issues, including advising governmental bodies on industry regulations.
- Team members offer perspectives on emerging legal issues and play a critical role in industry education by leading industry seminars and legal courses.
Geographic Location, Budget Management, and Cost Efficiencies
Our clients want services that are on-time and on-budget, and our client service relationships are aligned with those goals. The firm’s geographic footprint and our use of technology and project management practices and predictable fee structures enable us to bring cost efficiencies that support our clients’ budget management practices.
Deal Types and Advice
Examples of technology and commercial deals and issues on which we advise clients include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain and digital assets
- Cloud computing
- Distribution and reseller arrangements
- Electronic signatures and contracting
- Joint ventures and development
- Licensing
- M&A
- Outsourcing
- Privacy and security
- Quantum computing
- Service agreements
- Software and hardware
- Supply chain and purchasing
- Technology transfer
Privacy & Security
Privacy and security are often major focuses of technology and commercial deals. Our team has an in-depth understanding of privacy and security, regularly advising clients in both areas to maximize value.
Technology, Commercial, and Privacy Services Across Industry Sectors
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Banking
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Education
- Energy & Utility
- FinTech
- Government Procurement
- Healthcare and HealthIT
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Sports & Entertainment
- Telecommunications and Satellite
Electronic Signatures & Contracting
We guide clients through the complex landscape of electronic signatures, providing end-to-end support for implementing e-signature processes and ensuring their enforceability across a range of formats, including browse-wrap, click-wrap, and other agreement methods. Our services include advising on the use of third-party electronic and digital signature vendors and helping clients determine the appropriate types of electronic signatures for various categories of company transactions. We also conduct country-specific legal research through trusted local counsel to ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements for business transactions. Additionally, we assist in developing and refining electronic contracting policies and e-signature procedures that clearly define permissible and restricted uses, tailoring them to align with each client’s unique business needs.
Our services help clients navigate and execute on contracts using electronic signatures
- Identify “high volume” agreements − such as NDAs, Order Forms, Master Subscription Terms, and similar documents in order to create efficiencies
- Determine permissible and legally enforceable electronic signature types − appropriate for your organization based on the jurisdictions in which your company does business
- Create better and more reliable contract forms and contract management systems
- Reduce negotiation cycles − using electronic contracts
- Reduce legal and other costs − on more routine contracts
- Create searchable and reliable electronic and digital records
- Understand the law and what local counsel has to say − on a country-by-country basis
- Develop contracting practices − informed by requirements specific to business and consumer applications of electronic signatures
- Train your workforce on policy implementation – for electronic contracts and electronic signatures
An integrated approach to Technology and Commercial Transactions
FEATURED ATTORNEY
Leslie practices in the area of technology transactions, focusing on procurement, licensing arrangements, and outsourcing solutions for clients ranging from technology start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. She assists clients in drafting, negotiating, and managing information technology and telecommunication outsourcing agreements, business process outsourcing arrangements, distribution relationships, licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and teaming arrangements. She works with companies in connection with agreements related to cloud computing, privacy and security, reseller agreements, and other transactions involving the development, commercialization, and sale of technology.
We Understand the Art and Science of Technology, Commercial, and Privacy Deals
- Our team consists of 30+ technology, commercial, and privacy attorneys, plus access to multidisciplinary attorneys across the firm.
- Our team includes former technology, commercial, and privacy professionals, general counsel, and veteran attorneys with wide-ranging experience counseling on critical legal issues, including advising governmental bodies on industry regulations.
- Team members offer perspectives on emerging legal issues and play a critical role in industry education by leading industry seminars and legal courses.
Geographic Location, Budget Management, and Cost Efficiencies
Our clients want services that are on-time and on-budget, and our client service relationships are aligned with those goals. The firm’s geographic footprint and our use of technology and project management practices and predictable fee structures enable us to bring cost efficiencies that support our clients’ budget management practices.
Deal Types and Advice
Examples of technology and commercial deals and issues on which we advise clients include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain and digital assets
- Cloud computing
- Distribution and reseller arrangements
- Electronic signatures and contracting
- Joint ventures and development
- Licensing
- M&A
- Outsourcing
- Privacy and security
- Quantum computing
- Service agreements
- Software and hardware
- Supply chain and purchasing
- Technology transfer
Privacy & Security
Privacy and security are often major focuses of technology and commercial deals. Our team has an in-depth understanding of privacy and security, regularly advising clients in both areas to maximize value.
Technology, Commercial, and Privacy Services Across Industry Sectors
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Banking
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Education
- Energy & Utility
- FinTech
- Government Procurement
- Healthcare and HealthIT
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Sports & Entertainment
- Telecommunications and Satellite
Electronic Signatures & Contracting
We guide clients through the complex landscape of electronic signatures, providing end-to-end support for implementing e-signature processes and ensuring their enforceability across a range of formats, including browse-wrap, click-wrap, and other agreement methods. Our services include advising on the use of third-party electronic and digital signature vendors and helping clients determine the appropriate types of electronic signatures for various categories of company transactions. We also conduct country-specific legal research through trusted local counsel to ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements for business transactions. Additionally, we assist in developing and refining electronic contracting policies and e-signature procedures that clearly define permissible and restricted uses, tailoring them to align with each client’s unique business needs.
Our services help clients navigate and execute on contracts using electronic signatures
- Identify “high volume” agreements − such as NDAs, Order Forms, Master Subscription Terms, and similar documents in order to create efficiencies
- Determine permissible and legally enforceable electronic signature types − appropriate for your organization based on the jurisdictions in which your company does business
- Create better and more reliable contract forms and contract management systems
- Reduce negotiation cycles − using electronic contracts
- Reduce legal and other costs − on more routine contracts
- Create searchable and reliable electronic and digital records
- Understand the law and what local counsel has to say − on a country-by-country basis
- Develop contracting practices − informed by requirements specific to business and consumer applications of electronic signatures
- Train your workforce on policy implementation – for electronic contracts and electronic signatures
- Holistic advice on technology and commercial matters
- Business sense, practical approach, and flexible fee structures
- Interdisciplinary team with balanced perspectives
- Experience representing suppliers and purchasers of technology products and services
The Nelson Mullins technology team has the experience and relationship mindset to help clients think ahead and manage technology,
commercial, and privacy-related business challenges.
Industry Contacts
FEATURED ATTORNEY
Leslie practices in the area of technology transactions, focusing on procurement, licensing arrangements, and outsourcing solutions for clients ranging from technology start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. She assists clients in drafting, negotiating, and managing information technology and telecommunication outsourcing agreements, business process outsourcing arrangements, distribution relationships, licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and teaming arrangements. She works with companies in connection with agreements related to cloud computing, privacy and security, reseller agreements, and other transactions involving the development, commercialization, and sale of technology.
