The global tech sector continues to evolve rapidly, transforming business and behaviour while revealing new opportunities and challenges. In this fast-paced world, you need a law firm that's as forward-thinking and dynamic as you.

Aether’s Tech team has the insight, experience and entrepreneurial spirit to help you grow your business and protect what makes you unique, whether you're a start-up, an established tech company or a publicly listed entity. Our global tech team is ready to help you capitalize on new opportunities and overcome all obstacles, from navigating privacy laws to the latest advances in blockchain to developing new AI or mitigating cyber risks.

We help some of the biggest tech innovators to develop agile business strategies, enforce and monetize intellectual property (IP), and invest, acquire and divest of corporate interests. With industry-leading knowledge, we help clients take full advantage of the emerging technologies that are changing the way the financial, energy, retail, manufacturing, insurance, mining, automotive and health industries operate around the world.

We can work with you to achieve your commercial objectives in a constantly changing, innovative and increasingly competitive landscape.

A global service

With diverse backgrounds in science and engineering, as well as hands-on technology experience, we understand your market and the needs of companies that create and use technology.

Our extensive tech experience can help you make the most of developments by maximizing growth and protecting and monetizing your assets. We provide clients with a truly joined up, cross-border service by combining knowledge and resources from across our international offices with leading local lawyers in other jurisdictions.

Services include:

Legal Advice and Compliance:

·        Regulatory Compliance: Assisting clients in understanding and complying with existing and emerging regulations related to AI, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, web3, and intellectual property.

·        Policy Development: Helping clients develop internal policies and guidelines for the ethical and legal use of technologies.

Data Protection and Privacy:

·        Data Governance: Advising on data governance policies and practices related to AI, including data privacy impact assessments.

·        GDPR and Privacy by Design Compliance: Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Contractual and Licensing Agreements:

·        Drafting Contracts: Preparing contracts and licensing agreements for the development, use, or sale of technologies.

·        Negotiations: Assisting in negotiations related to technology contracts, including terms and conditions, liability, and indemnification.

Technology Transactions:

·        Mergers and Acquisitions: Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures involving technologies.

·        Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence related to AI assets and technologies.

Ethical and Regulatory Guidance:

·        Ethical Considerations: Providing guidance on the ethical implications of AI technologies and helping clients establish ethical frameworks.

·        Government and Industry Regulations: Keeping clients informed about relevant government and industry regulations affecting their technologies.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation:

·        Representing SaaS providers or customers in legal disputes, including breach of contract, intellectual property infringement, or data security breaches.

·        Resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Compliance with Industry Standards:

·        Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices, such as security standards (e.g., ISO 27001) and quality management standards.

Insurance and Risk Management:

·        Advising on insurance coverage to mitigate risks associated with SaaS operations.

·        Assisting in risk management strategies to address potential legal liabilities.