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.

Inzalo v Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality | Data ownership

In Inzalo v Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, the court examined disputes over public procurement, contractual obligations, and alleged unlawful enrichment in the context of data ownership. This case offers a key lesson that you must be able to analyse and […]

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Software as a Service Agreements | SaaS Contracts

Software as a Service agreements, or SaaS contracts, are unique and require careful consideration. Are you interested in software as a service (SaaS), developing it for your customers, or using it in your business? Software as a service is a [...]

By |2025-05-27T16:02:09+02:00May 10th, 2025|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Influencer Contracts: Know the tips and tricks

Learn essential tips and tricks to protect your interests when entering into influencer contracts with brands. Are you an influencer or content creator? Have you ever had a brand present a contract to you? Have you read the influencer contract? [...]

By |2025-06-09T12:47:07+02:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: Contracts, Digital Entertainment Law, Social Media Law|

Implementing a contract management system for your organisation

Managing a software or systems implementation project involves complexities such as ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, handling data migration, and customising the software to meet specific organisational needs. Additionally, it requires effective user training, rigorous testing, and comprehensive project [...]

By |2024-08-26T14:17:56+02:00July 23rd, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Legal Tech|Tags: |

Write like someone who isn’t a psychopath

(this piece is for: anyone writing a contract, but it’s useful for anyone negotiating one, too) I sometimes feel like people have put so many systems in place to be able to live our lives, that we forget that they’re [...]

Side hustle policy: do I need one?

Side hustles and moonlighting: In a modern post-pandemic world, most companies have resorted to a somewhat hybrid or fully remote working model. This change has come with its ups and downs from a management and effectiveness point of view. Many [...]

By |2024-06-27T15:00:30+02:00June 5th, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Policies|Tags: , , |

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: |