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We act for ambitious, high-growth and high-value tech businesses across the country, helping them to capitalise on the UK’s pro-innovation approach to tech regulation.
We appreciate that in the tech sector, every concept, business and brand is unique. That’s why our experts are well-versed in both the legal and technological landscapes to provide current, effective guidance and tailored solutions — helping you to generate the right funding and enter strategic collaborations to advance your commercial objectives.
From intellectual property protection and data privacy compliance to navigating regulations and resolving disputes, our comprehensive suite of legal solutions covers every facet of the technology sector.
Whether you’re a disruptive start-up, established industry leader, investor or service provider in the tech ecosystem, we develop bespoke strategies designed to align with your specific goals.
In such an innovative sector, identifying and mitigating legal risks is critical to sustained success. Our proactive approach to risk management ensures that any challenges and pitfalls are identified and addressed before they become impediments — enabling your business to focus on growth with confidence.
Working with us
As a purpose-led business and certified B Corp, we have a deep appreciation for responsible and sustainable business. Proudly anchored in the North, our four modern offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancashire are in key locations for the tech sector’s continued growth.
Our extensive tech network — which provides access to like-minded individuals and companies, investors and funding, specialists and other professional services organisations and collaborators — includes relationships with SciTech Daresbury, Baltic Creative and Baltic Ventures, Tech Climbers, Gamechangers, Game-Dev, Format, AMRC and many universities (including Oxford University Innovation).
Our team is led by experienced commercial lawyer and intellectual property expert Colin Bell and features a wide range of experts immersed in the worlds of software, AI, blockchain, FinTech, cybersecurity and gaming.
We work closely with our other sector teams to provide complete legal advice around sports, retail and health technology as well as materials science and manufacturing.
On the commercial front, we can assist with data protection, IT contracts, smart contracts and automation.
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“Acting for a high number of emerging digital industry clients, including gaming companies and app developers, Brabners’ practice is well-placed to support clients in the start-up space.”
The Legal 500, 2024
“Colin Bell… has significant experience in IT and software development agreements. Nik White [assists] clients in the tech space with commercial contract negotiations... Richard Hough and Matt Brown are also recommended for commercial contract work.”
The Legal 500 2024
“We were delighted with the work of Brabners’ team. Mark and Daniel were excellent, really easy to work with. We couldn’t have been in better hands.”
GasTag
“Reliability, approachability, service oriented, responsive, knowledgeable. These are the things that I think others would want to know and therefore would give me confidence in recommending.”
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