Technology Lawyers

Our lawyers provide the full range of legal support to tech businesses — from assisting with investment and funding to ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting IP and more.

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Our technology sector team acts for ambitious, high-growth and high-value tech businesses across the country, helping them to capitalise on the UK’s pro-innovation approach to tech regulation.

We appreciate that in the tech sector, every concept, business and brand is unique. That’s why our experts are well-versed in both the legal and technological landscapes to provide current, effective guidance and tailored solutions — helping you to generate the right funding and enter strategic collaborations to advance your commercial objectives.

Our comprehensive suite of legal solutions covers every facet of the technology sector, including intellectual property (IP) rights, data privacy compliance and resolving complex disputes.

Whether you’re a disruptive start-up, established industry leader, investor or service provider in the tech ecosystem, we develop bespoke strategies designed to align with your specific goals. We support many technology businesses throughout their entire journey from inception to exit (and beyond).

We don’t just react to legal challenges — we anticipate them. In such an innovative sector, identifying and mitigating legal risks is critical to sustained success. Our proactive approach to risk management ensures that any challenges and pitfalls are identified and addressed before they become impediments — enabling your business to focus on growth with confidence.

Book a meeting with our experts today to find out how we can support you. Give us a call on 0333 004 4488, send us an email at hello@brabners.com or complete our contact form.

Supporting technology as a force for good

As a purpose-led business and certified B Corp, we have a deep appreciation for responsible and sustainable business. We’ve invested in The Sustainability Academy, which delivers online training and consultancy to organisations seeking to define, achieve and report on their sustainability goals by equipping them with the knowledge and tools required to take meaningful action on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

We’re proud to work with many EdTech, GreenTech (CleanTech) and HealthTech businesses on a mission to do good across education, the environment, medical treatment and wellbeing.

Through True North — the collaborative network for purpose-led businesses — we also help to unite and lead the region’s most influential businesses and decision-makers in unlocking the full potential of the Northern economy and delivering tangible benefits for our people and communities.

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Extensive technology network

Proudly anchored in the North, our four modern offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancashire are in key locations for the tech sector’s continued growth.

We provide clients with access to like-minded individuals and companies, investors and funding, specialists and other professional services organisations and collaborators through our extensive tech network.

This includes relationships with SciTech Daresbury, Baltic Creative and Baltic Ventures, Tech Climbers, Gamechangers, Game-Dev, Format, AMRC and many universities (including Oxford University Innovation).

Leading, accredited technology lawyers

Our tech team is led by experienced commercial lawyer and intellectual property expert Colin Bell. Annually accredited by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners — which recognise his “strategic” expertise — Colin is a regular speaker and commentator on the legal issues, concerns, challenges and opportunities facing tech businesses. In particular, he's focused on retail and sports technology as well as the creative industries.

The wider team features an extensive range of experts immersed in the worlds of emerging tech such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, software, cybersecurity, FinTech, gaming, eCommerce and much more.

We work closely with our other sector teams to provide complete legal advice around sports, retail and health technology as well as materials science and manufacturing.

On the commercial front, we assist with data protection, IT contracts, smart contracts and automation.

Meet the team

“Brabners' IT practice spans a range of areas, advising on biometric tech, commodity trading software, AI, gaming, and e-commerce issues. Colin Bell leads the practice and is experienced in IT and software-related matters, including SaaS, PaaS, licensing and development agreements... he also advises tech clients on commercial contracts and data protection work.”

The Legal 500

“Acting for a high number of emerging digital industry clients, including gaming companies and app developers, Brabners’ practice is well-placed to support clients in the start-up space.”

The Legal 500

“We were delighted with the work of Brabners’ team. Mark and Daniel were excellent, really easy to work with. We couldn’t have been in better hands.”

GasTag

“Reliability, approachability, service oriented, responsive, knowledgeable. These are the things that I think others would want to know and therefore would give me confidence in recommending.”

AppLearn

Our services for technology companies

Technology funding

Technology start-ups and scale-ups need funding to turn their ambitions into reality and protect their interests. Yet securing funding and business grants can be a challenging task. Understanding the options available and the right funding to pursue for your business can help you to achieve the right investment for future success.

We provide the specialist advice you need on the range of available funding options, including: