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.
Analysis and guidance for decision-makers
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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