Burden / Pithouse / O'Conor Negotiating Technology Contracts

1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-78742-323-7
Verlag: Globe Law and Business
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten

Negotiating technology-related contracts can be a long and energy-consuming business. For the uninitiated or uninformed, the significance of the points under discussion may be unclear, and it can often seem that contract negotiators are pedantic, obstructive or just plain unhelpful in terms of “getting the deal done”.

In this context, it is essential to have a clear understanding of just what each part of the contract is designed to deal with, what both the customer and service provider are seeking to protect, and what potential compromise solutions may be available. As a result, one can avoid unnecessary debate and move faster to reasonable positions that are acceptable to both parties.

This practical, how-to book seeks to explain the perspectives of both sides of the negotiating table on a clause-by-clause basis, clearly setting out the key points they will want to protect – and why – while also offering suggestions as to what they may be willing to concede or compromise upon. It is written with the benefit of DLA Piper’s unparalleled view of the global market for technology sourcing and outsourcing projects, and from acting both for customers and service providers in this space.

An invaluable negotiating guide, this edition will be of particular interest to anyone involved in technology-related contracts.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burden, Kit

Pithouse, Duncan

O'Conor, Mark

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Wirtschaftsrecht Medienrecht Telekommunikationsrecht, IT-Recht, Internetrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Due diligence obligations

Service descriptions

Compliance with laws and regulations

Service level agreements

Use of agile methodologies

Warranties

Relief/excused events

Intellectual property right provisions

Data protection liabilities

Benchmarking

Setting limits of liability

Excluded liabilities

Unlimited liabilities

TUPE provisions and obligations

Termination rights

Step in provisions

Audit Rights

Dispute resolution provisions

Conclusion