IT and technology disputes

Innovative dispute resolution for disruptive technology projects

Our lawyers have resolved some of the most complex disputes arising from disruptive technology projects. We understand how complex technology projects are run and why they can become "distressed" or fail.

We were one of first law firms to focus on digital transformation and our reputation in the market reflects our experience and skill. We work with some of the biggest names in technology innovation and achieve the best outcome for our clients.

"The team provides easily digestible advice, which helps me advise my business stakeholders and ultimately enables me to complete my job more efficiently." 

Litigation client, Chambers and Partners

Our approach to technology disputes

Our technology litigators work closely with our non-contentious technology lawyers helping matters avoid all out litigation. We often use light touch early intervention to help steer technology projects back on track using a variety of legal levers and pressure points to resolve the issues and helping the client team avoiding the many pitfalls which can arise in complex tech disputes. Many of the IT disputes we work on are resolved successfully through this process.

However, when litigation or arbitration is inevitable, we are known as formidable and highly strategic opponents. You can trust us to deploy all of our experience and resource to achieve the right outcome for you.

How we can help you

Acting as disputes counsel for both suppliers and buyers of complex technology products and services gives us a broad, balanced perspective.

Our expertise includes:

• IT contract termination;
• software licensing;
• hardware and software implementation;
• outsourcing and cloud services;
• e-Commerce platforms;
• contentious data protection; and
• the use of artificial intelligence.

Our technology disputes lawyers

Osborne Clarke is recognised in the market for its digital business services offering and a deep, firm-wide commitment to technology. Our market-leading technology disputes team act for many of the world's biggest purchasers and suppliers of technology across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, telecoms, and retail. We're able to handle IT and data protection matters of great complexity and are renowned for our litigation offering.