Software Ownership and Licensing:

Analyzing ownership rights in software with multiple authors and arranging for rights to be clarified and documented and for appropriate licenses to be awarded; advising on implications arising from the use of open source software.

Outsourcing

Advising on the provision of services by a service company to an international lottery operator, including system development and service level agreements.

Shareholder Agreements

Advising on rights and obligations under a shareholders’ agreement for a company providing mobile telephony services in Africa.

Electronic Services

Advising on the provision of electronic top-up services for users of mobile phones.

Corporate Reorganization

Formation of a new company to hold key group assets and allow inward investment by employees.   Re-organisation of share capital to allow two classes of shares with distinct provisions for voluntary and compulsory transfer of shares.  New inter-company agreements.

Restrictive Covenants on Directors

Analysis of the impact of restrictive covenants under employment contracts and shareholder's agreements on the leaving of a key director; advice on application of compulsory transfer provisions and on valuation of shares in a private company; negotiation of exit arrangements.

Confidentiality Agreements

Drafting sophisticated agreements for use in cases where technology is used by both parties.

Earn-Outs and Put Options

Advice on earn-out arrangements where a director/shareholder sells his shareholding and transfers control of a private company.

Employment

Advising on redundancy arrangements.