IT & Outsourcing

VdA has developed a highly specialized IT practice which, as a result of technological convergence, has in recent times been adding new areas, such as electronic commerce.
Due to the increasing sophistication involved in IT work, including in the acquisition and licensing of software or outsourcing projects, the firm regularly integrates project teams with the client, providing legal advice throughout the various stages of the process.

Alternatively, IT companies frequently seek the assistance of VdA to structure and defend their rights to the products and to advise them on how to negotiate via complex contractual structures.

The IT team is composed of lawyers with broad expertise and knowledge of the technological issues involved, which ensures that the relationship with the client - and particularly the specialists - runs smoothly and work flows seamlessly.

The group has advised on software agreements, licensing, development and distribution arrangements, outsourcing, service level agreements, provision of hardware and maintenance agreements.

With the advent of e-commerce, VdA has become involved in offering advice on website development e web hosting, Internet domains and implementation of e-commerce platforms.