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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.

  • 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.