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.

Practical steps to drafting business continuity objectives

Drafting effective business continuity objectives is vital to implementing ISO 22301 and developing a robust Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). However, many organisations face challenges in understanding the types of objectives, their purpose, and how to set them. In this [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:58:49+02:00July 15th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Governance|Tags: |

IT support levels: Decoding 1st, 2nd & 3rd line IT support

In the fast-paced IT world, organisations rely heavily on IT support to ensure smooth operations and resolve technical issues promptly. However, not all IT support is the same. Different levels of support exist to cater to varying complexities of [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:50:16+02:00July 11th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank v Govender

In Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank v Leon Gregory Govender, Wesbank successfully sued its client for the breach of an electronic contract. Who should care about this judgment and why? Anyone who uses and enters into electronic contracts. What could [...]

By |2025-03-29T09:31:39+02:00June 6th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , |

Game development contracts: Key considerations

As a studio, having good video game development contracts in place is crucial for your success. You need contracts that lay the foundation for working together, protect intellectual property (IP) and ensure a smooth project execution. As a development studio, [...]

By |2025-06-09T22:36:52+02:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Digital Entertainment Law|

Cloud services agreements made easy

Cloud computing has revolutionised the way we store, access and process data. It provides users with a scalable, cost-effective and secure solution that can be tailored to their needs. However, before you jump into cloud services agreements, it’s essential [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:28:20+02:00May 7th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , |

Data agreements: Exploring the different types & uses

Data is the lifeblood of the digital age, powering everything from social media platforms to entire organisations. However, as the amount of data we generate, store, share and destroy grows, so does the need for effective data agreements. In this [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:27:32+02:00May 6th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Information Law|

IaaS agreements: legal, commercial & technical considerations

As an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider, it’s essential to understand the legal, commercial and technical considerations that go into an IaaS agreement. By knowing these aspects, you can better serve your customers and create agreements that meet their needs while protecting [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:16:32+02:00April 25th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Breaking the binary: Why contract drafters should use the singular pronoun “they”

As a contract drafter, I’m motivated to use inclusive, accurate, and up-to-date language to respect the dignity of my fellow human beings. That’s what the concept of Ubuntu is all about. So, in this post, I argue why contract drafters [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:23:18+02:00April 16th, 2023|Categories: Clear communications, Contracts|

API agreements: Why they matter & how to get them right

In today’s digital age, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are essential to software development. They allow different software systems to communicate and share data, making building new applications and services easier. But when it comes to APIs, a significant legal component [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:24:53+02:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Selling distribution rights: how a Distribution Agreement should help

Anyone who has tried to own rights in any goods or products will tell you how valuable the distribution rights in those goods often are. A Distribution Agreement is the vehicle those people often use to become or appoint resellers [...]

Zendaya’s advice for avoiding legal traps: read those contracts!

Zendaya, the famous actor from the Spider-Man movies, recently reminded me that movie stars can give good legal advice. "Read those contracts," she said to a quietly astonished audience. I became very excited when I later came across her comments. [...]

By |2025-02-28T16:35:41+02:00March 28th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Plain Language|Tags: , , , |

Contract lifecycle management issues in top companies

Congratulations! You're doing good business, and your company isn't just off the ground – it's soaring. You started with some staff, a few suppliers and a couple of excellent sales, and you labelled and stacked all those agreements neatly in [...]

By |2023-03-15T15:36:15+02:00March 15th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |