Competing in a global economy is becoming increasingly dependent on information technology systems and data. A critical precursor to the acquisition, implementation and use of such systems and data from third parties is the forging of effective and comprehensive agreements to govern each party's rights. Drawing on the experience we have gained over the course of hundreds of negotiations with or on behalf of IT providers and users, we are able to help clients identify IT needs and issues, and to ensure that IT agreements address them appropriately. In so doing, we strive to make the often complex world of IT-contracting that much simpler for our clients.
Our transactions involve the full range of IT agreements, including software, hardware and data transfer, licensing and maintenance, ASP licensing, systems integration and outsourcing, research and development, joint venture and strategic alliance, marketing, VAR, OEM and distribution arrangements, website agreements (development, hosting, co-branding, linking, access), and IT consulting and service agreements.
We have particular expertise in the acquisition, customization and implementation of IT solutions for the financial services industry, including systems used in securities trading and order execution, portfolio and asset management and accounting, management and reporting, as well as the market and index data used in connection with such systems. Our experience extends to IT agreements in the payments industry, including with respect to payment processing and the development, implementation and use of electronic payment solutions.