Introduction

To us, technology includes not only IT and telecoms, but also complementary technologies in wireless, devices, silicon, security, defence, digital media, nano tech, RFID, med tech and clean tech.

Andy Braithwaite and his team at Thrings LLP are ‘approachable and responsive’. Clients include Thomson Directories and AXA Technology.The Legal 500 UK 2012

We work for a diverse mix of businesses ranging from established brands to smaller enterprises with novel business models and technologies, as well as their customers across various sectors.

Our Technology team has established a name in delivering strategic, practical legal solutions to businesses ranging from established brands through to smaller enterprises with novel business models and technologies. We understand that success lies in integrating the law within your business strategy. It’s about anticipating the future, rather than just reacting to the present.

We provide comprehensive services in all aspects of software, hardware, telecoms and systems:

  • Procurement
    Systems as well as software, hardware and telecommunications services
  • Technology and software licensing
    Licensing, distribution and reseller arrangements, OEMs and other channel agreements, as well as collaborations, pooling and platform sharing
  • Outsourcing
    BPO, financial services, data centre, offshoring, real estate services and logistics
  • System and software development services
    Agile development, support services, intellectual property ownership and licensing
  • Privacy
    Data protection audits and policies
  • E-commerce
    Website design and hosting, e-commerce regulation, online trading terms
  • Digital media
    Content licensing and distribution, liability issues, rights enforcement and structuring business models
  • Semiconductors and microelectronics
    Patent and IP licensing; design services agreements and OEM and reseller models
  • Corporate
    Fund raising, collaborations and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions
  • IT disputes resolution
    Mediation, expert determination and litigation
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Andy Braithwaite
Partner
Bristol
0117 930 9522
07785 950050
Graeme Fearon
Partner
Bristol
0117 930 9557
07717 573479
Alastair Govier
Partner
Bristol
0117 930 9551
07879 634059
Kate Westbrook
Partner
Swindon
01793 412501
07899 715048