Technology
According to Chambers Bowmans has a distinguished practice group with leading expertise across a wide range of IT matters.
- Overview
Bowmans has extensive experience advising on technology-related transactions, proprietary solutions and information technology (IT) systems.
The technologies involved range from traditional enterprise resource planning solutions to highly bespoke systems and software. This extends to innovative solutions involving new and disruptive technologies (such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things and M2M, payment services and mobile wallets, blockchain technology and smart contracts).
Our expertise covers software development and systems integration, as well as hosting and indirect distribution models such as reselling and white labelling.
We advise clients on online agreements, eCommerce and mCommerce, cloud services, software agreements (covering software licensing, ‘software as a service’, maintenance and support, software development and IT consulting services), fintech, M&A transactions, outsourced services, distribution and marketing/ remarketer agreements, investing in, developing and implementing new products/ technology with third party suppliers, litigation, mobile technology and data centres.
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Bowmans stands out for its knowledge of emerging technologies, its familiarity with our products and regulatory viewpoints, its ability to act quickly and its friendly, engaging team.
The firm is renowned for its work with internet service providers and financial institutions, with major clients drawn from across the African continent.
It is also well versed in technology licensing and the due diligence associated with acquisitions.
Bowmans is also active on mandates relating to fintech.
It is further praised for its track record advising on the construction of data centres, transitional services and commercial arrangements, as well as integrated IT services, with notable knowledge relating to spectrum and network sharing.
It is also well versed in technology licensing and the due diligence associated with acquisitions.
It is further praised for its track record advising on the construction of data centres, transitional services and commercial arrangements, as well as integrated IT services, with notable knowledge relating to spectrum and network sharing.
Key Contacts
Craig Kennedy
Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Heather Irvine
Partner
John Syekei
Head of IP and Technology and Partner
Ariana Issaias
Director
Kate Beretta
Partner