Technology Transactions
Overview
Driving Strategic Growth Through Technology
Our global Technology Transactions team operates across key markets in UK/Europe, US and the Middle East. We support clients with both large strategic projects and day-to-day technology-related needs so that they can unlock commercial value from digital transformation, AI and other emerging technologies.
We advise across the full lifecycle of technology deals and regulation — from structuring and negotiation to implementation and governance. We have particular expertise in advising on digital transformation programmes, AI licensing and commercialisation models, SaaS and platform agreements and cloud infrastructure arrangements. We are laser focussed on delivering strategic outcomes, clear, pragmatic advice and responsive, business-minded services for our clients at all times.
Who We Work With
We advise a diverse range of clients — from VC and PE investors, to corporates, technology businesses (from startups to mature enterprises) and enterprise users, including financial institutions and corporates investing in, or procuring technology.
What We Do
We support clients with:
- Strategic technology projects and partnerships
- AI Infrastructure and Regulation, including data infrastructure partnerships, foundation model access and co-development arrangements
- IT outsourcing & systems integration and implementation
- Software licensing, SaaS, PaaS & cloud services
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Strategic technology and data collaborations and cybersecurity strategy including all aspects of data privacy compliance
- Creation, protection and commercialisation of IP assets
- Large-scale digital infrastructure project, including automation
- Adoption and procurement of emerging technologies.
Industry Impact
We support clients across a wide range of industries where technology is a key growth driver, including financial services and fintech, media, telecoms, healthcare and life sciences, retail and consumer, energy and infrastructure, transport, real estate, hospitality, and sports and entertainment. Our sector-specific experience enables us to deliver tailored legal solutions that align with the unique challenges and opportunities of each market.
Commercially Minded Lawyers
Our lawyers combine deep legal expertise with commercial acumen, many having worked in-house in digital and technology businesses.
Thought Leadership & Innovation
Through our Digital Speaks Series and insights platform, we explore the future of technology law so our clients stay ahead of disruption and regulatory change.
Digital Speaks Series
'Digital Speaks Series', BCLP’s Knowledge Platform
Recognition in Technology
We are consistently ranked in IT/Technology by leading legal directories Chambers and Legal 500 - UK, US and Global editions and in ‘Best Lawyers’, based on independent research and client feedback.
This is what our clients have said recently about our Technology Practice:
- “The team has a wealth of knowledge advising on IT contracts over many years. This means they have great oversight of the market and how contract provisions have changed over this time. They can advise on what terms are realistic to achieve without wasting unnecessary time in negotiations”. – Legal 500 UK 2026
- “The tech and commercial transactions group at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is ‘incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and quick to respond’, with a growing team of outsourcing specialists in the US” – Chambers USA 2026
- “The BCLP team have an ethos of being supportive, considered, responsive and down to earth. They are one of the most responsive and pragmatic external legal teams we work with.” – Chambers UK 2026
- “Their strengths are their expertise and their ability to deal with a wide spectrum of legal issues in-house.” - Chambers UK 2026
- “Strong legal knowledge and business acumen.” - Legal 500 UK 2026
- “Deep sector knowledge and very responsive.” - Legal 500 UK 2026
Meet The Team
Areas of Focus
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PropTech
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AdTech
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Software, Cloud Subscription & Systems Integration
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Software Audits
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Digital Transformation & Emerging Technology
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