Contracts

We are experts in drafting legal contracts or agreements, especially IT contracts or Information Technology Contracts. Our attorneys have years of experience in drafting contracts and an excellent understanding of the various nuances and structures that exist.

We work with both vendors and customers and offer advice through all the various stages of entering into contracts. There are many different types of agreements, as well as different elements that make up the agreements. If you are a vendor it is essential that you have good templates and good version control to ensure that you manage the relationships with your customers adequately. We assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts to ensure that you get the most our of your relationships with customers and vendors alike. You can find out more about the different contracts and services that we offer relating to vendors and customers.

Our latest insights on Contracts and Service Level Agreements are below.

What is a purchase order?

This post clarifies what a purchase order is, its components, and how it functions within commercial transactions. Whether you are a business owner, a procurement manager, or just someone looking to understand the basics of commercial transactions, I’ve tailored this [...]

By |2024-08-21T14:11:31+02:00April 21st, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , |

The difference between Appendices, Annexures and Schedules

What is the difference between a schedule and an annexure? Not much. Our preferred view is to refer to an appendix, annexure or addendum as an ‘attachment’ and make it clear from the wording in the agreement whether it is [...]

By |2024-08-14T12:35:14+02:00February 28th, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Plain Language|Tags: |

Doing business in the Middle East and wider Arab world

Doing business in the Middle East and wider Arab world offers a wealth of opportunities for organisations wanting to expand to new territories. But it’s often challenging to get started. I’ve created this guide to serve as a resource for [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:35:27+02:00February 25th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Open source software register: What it is and why you need one

In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, the significance of open source software (OSS) has skyrocketed, offering an array of benefits, from cost savings to fostering innovation. However, as organisations increasingly integrate open-source components into their projects, maintaining an OSS register [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:30:53+02:00February 13th, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Intellectual Property Protection|Tags: |

UAE government IT procurement: Considerations for IT providers

The opportunity for foreign IT providers to supply software and services to local and federal government entities in the UAE brings unique challenges. These challenges mainly stem from applying procurement rules that may not always align neatly with the complexities [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:30:13+02:00February 9th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Software partner channels: Everything you need to know

In the rapidly evolving software industry, the concept of partner channels is crucial to the success of software companies. Software partner channels are strategic alliances formed by software vendors with other organisations. The aim is to extend their reach, increase [...]

By |2024-08-21T14:17:43+02:00January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Contracts, IT Law|Tags: |

Value added reseller agreements

Value added reseller (VAR) agreements play a crucial role in distributing and selling products and services, particularly in the ICT industry. These agreements enable businesses to expand their reach and offer additional value to their customers through the expertise and [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:37:17+02:00January 19th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , |

Section 889 of the NDAA: What it means & how to comply

Section 889 of the Fiscal Year 2019 NDAA is a US law aimed at safeguarding national security in the US IT industry. It prohibits federal agencies and their contractors from utilising certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services from [...]

By |2024-01-18T15:41:56+02:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|

Cloud services reseller agreements: How to resell cloud services

In today’s rapidly evolving digital terrain, businesses increasingly use cloud services to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance scalability. As a result, there’s an increasing worldwide demand for cloud services in various markets and verticals. With this context in mind, [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:37:58+02:00January 15th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , |

How to track changes in Microsoft Word: A step-by-step guide

Tracking changes in Microsoft Word is an essential skill for professionals and students alike. Even our courts have recognised its importance. Ultimately, tracking changes makes it easier to review edits, collaborate with others and ensure the final version is [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:38:43+02:00January 13th, 2024|Categories: Clear communications, Contracts|Tags: |