The Firm provides advice and assistance in matters of IT law, new technologies and data protection, with particular focus on the structuring of ICT relationships, the governance of digital processes and the management of liability profiles connected with technology projects and digital operations.
The activity includes the drafting and negotiation of contracts relating to IT services, software development, digital infrastructures, data management and e-commerce, as well as assistance in defining protection arrangements, service levels and mechanisms for managing risk and liability.
Technology Projects and ICT Contracts
Assistance in the structuring and negotiation of contracts relating to digitalisation projects, systems integration, IT outsourcing, implementation of management solutions and technology services.
The activity includes the regulation of service levels, performance timelines, testing procedures, liabilities, penalties, change requests and remedies applicable in the event of delays, malfunctions or non-conformity of performance.
Software, Cloud and Digital Services
Drafting and negotiation of contracts relating to software, applications, cloud services and SaaS solutions, including licence, development, evolutionary maintenance agreements and arrangements governing rights of use.
Particular attention is devoted to the operational continuity of services, data management and availability, the regulation of intellectual property rights and the governance of security, access and portability aspects.
The activity also includes assistance in relation to open-source software and the management of the related compliance and contractual risk profiles.
Innovative Technologies and Technology Transfer
Assistance in the structuring of strategic agreements and transactions concerning innovative technologies, including research and development agreements, technology transfer, joint ventures and commercial and industrial collaborations.
The activity includes the regulation of aspects relating to ownership and exploitation of results, project governance, confidentiality, protection of intangible assets and liabilities connected with the use of solutions based on artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other innovative technologies.
E-commerce, Trust Services and Digital Payments
Advice on the structuring and management of e-commerce activities and related contractual relationships, including general terms and conditions of sale and use, and relationships with platforms, suppliers and logistics partners.
The activity also includes assistance in the regulation of electronic signatures, trust services and digital payments, with particular attention to validity, evidentiary value, liability and dispute management profiles.
Data Protection, Confidentiality and Information Governance
Assistance in the management of personal data protection and business information profiles, including the drafting and review of privacy notices, policies, internal procedures, agreements with suppliers and external processors, and tools for the protection of confidentiality and know-how.
The activity includes the management of data breaches, data subject requests, impact assessments and compliance profiles connected with data governance and information security.
Disputes and Liability in Technology Projects
Assistance in the management of claims and disputes relating to IT contracts, digital services and technology projects, including issues concerning conformity of performance, testing, service levels, delays, malfunctions, contract termination and damages claims.
The activity includes the coordination of the technical and evidentiary aspects connected with the dispute and the management of judicial and out-of-court initiatives aimed at protecting the Client’s interests.