Our market-leading technology liability experts act in a wide range of complex technology disputes in federal and state jurisdictions, often involving highly technical issues and multi-million dollar quantum claims.
The team regularly act for software developers, ERP and CRM consultants, Salesforce implementation partners, website and app developers, payment processing platform providers and SaaS providers in relation to disputes arising from high-value projects, and managed services providers and cybersecurity consultants in relation to claims arising from cyber incidents.
While the team predominantly acts in a defence capacity, they are also regularly involved in the prosecution of recoveries on behalf of insurers following cyber events, including claims involving losses in excess of $100 million.
Our team is known for its pragmatic and commercial approach to disputes and its ability to obtain favourable and cost-effective outcomes for its clients.
Technology Disputes and Liability
We advise and defend clients across complex technology, cyber-related and intellectual property disputes, including:
Project Claims
We handle claims involving delays or failures in delivering technology solutions in accordance with contractual obligations. The claims typically require an urgent assessment of alleged defects with a view to mitigating a larger delay claim. Issues often also arise with respect to the scope of rectification works (as well as who performs them), the transition of a project to a new provider and the handover of source code and other intellectual property.
Our experience includes defending developers, designers and implementation consultants of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational tech companies.
Cyber-Related Claims
We handle technology liability claims arising from cyber incidents, both where a cyber incident suffered by the client impacts third parties or where a client is said to be responsible for a third party’s cybersecurity.
Intellectual Property Claims
Intellectual property disputes often arise in the technology development context. We regularly advise clients on preliminary discovery applications, proceedings for injunctive relief and substantive disputes involving breach of copyright and breach of confidentiality.
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We operate a cyber incident response hotline that is monitored 24/7 by our dedicated team of breach response lawyers. By using a lawyer as an incident manager, we can immediately protect key reports and other sensitive communications with your customer and other vendors under legal professional privilege.
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