Law Firm for Tech M&A

Specialised legal advice for technology transactions

Technology-driven transactions follow their own rules. Software, IP, data, platform models and regulatory requirements are often deal-breaking factors, as are speed, scalability and international feasibility. Anyone planning or reviewing a tech deal needs legal advisers who understand technology and can execute transactions in an entrepreneurial and pragmatic manner.

Taylor Wessing advises companies, founders, shareholders and investors on tech M&A transactions – both domestically and cross-border. We combine M&A excellence with in-depth expertise in technology, IP and data protection, and support tech deals from the initial structuring phase through to closing.

Why tech M&A requires specialised expertise

Tech transactions differ fundamentally from traditional M&A deals. Purchase price, liability and deal structure often depend on factors such as:

Protection and transferability of IP and software
Data and data protection compliance
Licensing and open-source risks
Scalability of the business model
Regulatory framework
Integration capabilities post-closing

This is precisely where our advice comes in – legally precise, technologically sound and commercially focused.

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Our Tech M&A Expertise

We advise on buy-side and sell-side transactions in the technology sector and support tech deals throughout their entire lifecycle. We place particular emphasis on mid-cap transactions, growth and platform strategies, and cross-border tech deals.

Typical tech M&A scenarios:

Sale or acquisition of software, SaaS and IT services companies
Transactions in the fields of AI, data, cloud, IoT and cybersecurity
Carve-outs of technology-driven business units
Buy-and-build strategies and platform development
Investments and exits by private equity and venture capital investors
Acquisitions of regulated tech companies

Our approach: Interdisciplinary legal advice for seamless M&A transactions

The key difference: In tech M&A, our corporate, IP/IT and data protection teams work together in an integrated manner.

This enables:

realistic risk assessment during due diligence
clear structuring of IP, licensing and data issues
robust purchase price and liability mechanisms
efficient contract negotiations without technological blind spots

This results in solutions that are legally sound, commercially viable and technologically robust.

Efficient. International. Deal-oriented.

Tech transactions demand speed and clarity. We work with lean, experienced deal teams that remain focused even in dynamic processes. Our internationally integrated teams in Europe, the US and China enable coordinated advice on cross-border tech deals and ensure a smooth process.

Let us talk about your tech deal

Whether it is a strategic acquisition, exit, platform development or international expansion, we can support you in navigating the legal and technological course for your transaction.

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