Help with Technology and Software Contracts.

Why These Contracts Matter

Whether you are building a digital product, outsourcing IT services, or integrating new systems, your contracts should protect your business and support how things work in practice. These agreements often cover intellectual property, data, performance, and delivery. Clarity in these areas is essential.

We make sure your terms are commercially sound, legally clear, and tailored to your business. The right contract reduces risk, avoids disputes, and supports long term value.

What We Help With

We advise on:

• SaaS agreements and software development contracts

• Licensing terms and technology procurement

• IT services agreements and outsourcing arrangements

• Data protection and privacy compliance

Our clients include developers, vendors, and users across a range of industries from early stage to enterprise.

Advice That Fits Your Business

We work with in house legal teams, founders, and procurement leads to support commercial outcomes and reduce risk.

Our advice is clear, structured, and practical. We explain legal and technical terms in plain language, highlight what matters, and help you negotiate fair terms that align with your business model.

Whether you are entering a new market, scaling your platform, or reviewing an ongoing supplier, we support you with advice that fits your goals and your pace.

Where We Work

Our commercial law team is based in Wellington and Lower Hutt, supporting technology businesses, general counsel, and legal advisors throughout New Zealand.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Technology Contracts

Do I need legal advice before signing a software or services contract?

Yes. Many technology contracts contain terms that affect ownership, liability, and delivery. We help you understand what each clause means and how it could impact your business now and in the future. Early advice often prevents disputes and supports better outcomes.

What should I look out for in a SaaS or development agreement?

Key areas include service levels, intellectual property ownership, payment terms, data protection, and how disputes will be handled. We help you assess risk, negotiate fair terms, and make sure the contract reflects how the relationship is meant to work.

Can you help if I have already signed the contract and issues have come up?

Yes. We regularly assist clients who are managing disputes, performance concerns, or scope changes after a contract has started. We work to protect your position and help resolve the issue without unnecessary escalation.

Do you act for both vendors and customers?

We work with both. Our clients include software developers, enterprise IT providers, and businesses that use technology to operate or grow. This gives us insight into what matters to each side and how to structure agreements that are balanced and practical.

How does your advice fit into a fast moving business or product team?

We keep advice focused and timely. Whether you are negotiating a contract while closing a deal or managing legal input during development, we help you make informed decisions without slowing momentum.