At D. L. & F. De Saram, we advise clients across the technology, media and digital sectors, from software developers, IT service providers and digital platforms to broadcasters, publishers, production houses, advertisers and the businesses that rely on them. Technology is now central to almost every industry, and media and content are increasingly created, distributed and consumed through digital channels. Our clients range from start-ups and growing technology businesses to established media groups, multinational technology companies and organisations undergoing digital transformation.
The firm undertakes drafting and dispute resolution assignments on all aspects of information technology law, including software development and licensing, IT consultancy and agency, outsourcing, trans-border data flow agreements, data privacy, domain registrations, websites and e-commerce, and IT dispute resolution.
Alongside our technology work, we have a dedicated focus on media and entertainment law, helping clients create, protect and commercialise content across traditional and digital platforms.
Our Expertise in Technology & Digital
Our technology and digital work includes:
- Software development and licensing agreements, including software-as-a-service and cloud arrangements
- IT consultancy, agency and systems integration agreements
- IT and business process outsourcing
- Trans-border data flow agreements and data privacy, working with our Data Protection & Privacy practice
- Domain name registrations and related disputes
- Websites, e-commerce, online terms and conditions and digital payments
- Technology procurement for public and private sector clients
- Cybersecurity obligations in technology contracts and incident response
- The commercial and regulatory framework for digital platforms and app-based businesses
- IT dispute resolution, including failed technology projects and licence disputes
We help clients put in place contracts that reflect how technology is actually delivered and used, and resolve disputes efficiently when projects do not go to plan.
Media & Entertainment
Our media and entertainment practice supports clients involved in creating, financing and distributing content, including film and television producers, broadcasters, publishers, music businesses, advertising and marketing agencies, artists and digital media platforms. We advise on:
- Content production and distribution agreements, including co-production, commissioning and licensing arrangements
- Broadcasting matters, including regulatory questions for television and radio broadcasters
- Publishing agreements for print and digital publishing
- Advertising and marketing, including campaign review, sponsorship and endorsement arrangements
- Talent, artist and production agreements
- Event, sports and live entertainment agreements
- Music and film rights, including acquisition, licensing and rights clearance
- Digital media platforms, streaming services and user-generated content
- Pre-publication review of content for defamation and other legal risk
Rights in content are often a business’s most valuable asset. We work closely with our Intellectual Property practice to protect copyright, trade marks and related rights, and to enforce them where they are infringed.
Because technology, media and digital matters often cut across several areas of law, we bring together lawyers with experience in commercial contracts, regulation, intellectual property, data protection and dispute resolution, so that clients receive coordinated advice from a single team.
