Commercial and technology lawyers

What our commercial technology solicitors can help with

At Moore Barlow, our commercial and technology law team offers comprehensive legal support to help businesses navigate their contractual, intellectual property, data, and regulatory challenges with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new venture, negotiating a high-value technology deal, protecting your brand, or managing regulatory risk, we provide strategic legal guidance designed to enable growth and protect your interests.

Commercial Contracts & Trading Arrangements

We advise businesses across a full spectrum of commercial contracts that underpin supply chains, service provision and partnerships. From drafting supply of goods and services agreements to tailored terms and conditions, manufacturing contracts and distribution deals, we ensure your agreements are clear, commercially robust and legally enforceable. We also assist with tender documentation and procurement strategy, offering advice and support throughout the lifecycle of competitive bidding processes and public procurement exercises.

When commercial relationships evolve, our team provides expert advice on contract negotiation, review, interpretation and dispute resolution. We support clients across sectors with clear, strategic responses to contract disputes, including enforcement, renegotiation and early resolution. If required, we also deliver commercial contract training to empower internal teams with legal and risk awareness.

Technology, Digital & Software Law

Our lawyers are highly experienced in the legal frameworks that govern the technology sector. We advise on software development, licensing and SaaS contracts, as well as IT services, support and maintenance agreements. We regularly support businesses with app development terms, telecoms contracts, compliance with Ofcom regulations and broader digital outsourcing projects, including BPO arrangements.

We have specific expertise in AI and emerging technologies, helping clients manage legal risk through carefully drafted agreements, licensing frameworks and AI-specific warranties, disclaimers and usage policies. Whether you’re developing AI systems, licensing machine learning tools or deploying AI internally, our advice ensures your innovation is supported by sound legal foundations.

Data Protection & Privacy

Our data protection solicitors provide pragmatic advice on all aspects of data compliance, including the drafting and review of privacy policies, data processing agreements, and subject access response frameworks. We advise on UK and international data protection regulations, helping clients across a range of industries remain compliant while maintaining operational efficiency.

We support clients with data compliance strategy, including risk assessments, privacy audits, contractual safeguards for third-party data processors, and managing cross-border data flows. With dedicated solicitors located across London, Richmond, Southampton, Guildford, Woking and Lymington, we offer responsive local expertise with national capability.

Franchising & Licensing

Franchise law is a key area of focus for our team. We offer advice on all aspects of franchising, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements. Our team supports both franchisors and franchisees, helping them understand commercial risks, obligations, and the financial and legal dynamics of franchise structures. We also advise on licensing strategies, including intellectual property licensing and bespoke commercial licences tailored to brand expansion.

Intellectual Property

We provide end-to-end IP support, from registration and protection through to commercialisation and enforcement. Our solicitors advise on copyright, trade marks, design rights, and patents—guiding clients through the filing process, portfolio management and IP audits. If your business is facing infringement or unauthorised use of intellectual property, we act swiftly to enforce rights and mitigate reputational and financial harm.

Our services extend to licensing, IP assignments, due diligence for transactions, and advice on IP strategy within the context of commercial contracts, digital transformation or innovation projects. We also have strong experience in handling claims of infringement, passing off, and enforcing proprietary rights in fast-paced, IP-driven markets.

Life Sciences & Sector-Specific Agreements

We advise clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors on commercial arrangements that support product development, manufacturing and global distribution. Our team drafts and negotiates licensing agreements, supply contracts, and sector-specific terms designed to protect innovation and support regulatory compliance. Whether you’re commercialising research, entering international partnerships, or managing multi-jurisdictional distribution, we help you protect your investment and intellectual property throughout.

Procurement & Public Sector Expertise

With significant expertise in public procurement law, we guide both suppliers and contracting authorities through the regulatory landscape—including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the evolving requirements under the Procurement Act 2023. We assist with framework agreements, bid strategies, tender submissions and procurement disputes, ensuring clients understand their obligations and rights at each stage. Our team provides strategic insight into procurement and contract management in both public and regulated sectors.

Why choose our commercial technology lawyers?

When you engage Moore Barlow for your commercial and technology legal needs, you are working with a team recognised nationally for its technical excellence and commercially focused approach. We are consistently ranked by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, for our work in IT, intellectual property, and commercial law. These endorsements reflect not only our depth of expertise, but also our strong client relationships and ability to deliver practical, business-aligned legal solutions.

Our clients value the clarity and confidence we bring to complex issues. We don’t just advise on the law—we help clients understand the wider commercial implications and make informed, strategic decisions. Our commercial technology lawyers combine deep sector knowledge with a strong grasp of emerging technologies, giving businesses the assurance that their legal framework is not only compliant, but also competitive.

Moore Barlow is Lexcel accredited by the Law Society, a mark of excellence in legal practice management and client care. This reflects our commitment to consistently high standards and a client-first ethos across everything we do. Our commercial and technology specialists are part of a wider cross-disciplinary team, enabling us to support clients through every stage of their growth—whether they are early-stage innovators, established tech businesses, or global organisations seeking UK legal support.

Led by experienced partners and supported by a dedicated team, we offer accessible, responsive legal advice that reflects the pace and pressures of the tech and digital sectors. At Moore Barlow, you’ll find a collaborative approach, a deep understanding of both law and business, and a team committed to helping you move forward with confidence.