Technology/IT

Our technology/IT specialists offer comprehensive advice on start-ups and new joint ventures, with experience with the sale of large technology businesses that have been sold for tens of millions. We also regularly advise on IT contracts such as licenses and software development agreements.

In this sector we have acted for decades for significant Tech businesses, including Tait Communications. Our Consultant Peter van Rij was Chairman of Tait Limited for many years and remains on the Board of Directors.  Our clients range from those involved in start-up software businesses to those with new inventions and technologies that are still at the research stage.  Some of our clients have been involved in different lightning labs and accelerators around the country and we have experience reviewing the associated documentation that comes with those programs.

In the educational sector we act for Digital Future Aoteroa and Partner Kris Morrison is a Board Member.

We have also recently started our own IT start-up “Active Associate” working with software developers on a solution that we think can be used in the legal industry.  This process has meant we have had to directly face, ourselves, many of the curly issues that confront early stage IT companies and funding rounds and issues associated with them.

We have experience in all aspects of technology/IT law including

  • Joint ventures
  • Terms of Trade
  • Software Licensing
  • Technology contracts

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Need more information? See our latest blogs on Technology/IT matters

How can Limited Partnerships help Entrepreneurs?

The Limited Partnership regime was introduced fairly recently in New Zealand through the Limited Partnership Act 2008.  As such, limited partnerships may not be as familiar to Kiwi entrepreneurs and founders.  In this article, we highlight a few of the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a limited partnership for your business structure.  In our view, they represent a relatively simple structure which can really be useful in the right situation.
14/09/2022/by Tasha Fraser

Structures for Business- Which is Best for You?

There are many business structure options in New Zealand, including companies, partnerships and Trusts, and you want to be sure you are picking the right one. We frequently assist clients who are considering starting a business navigate the different business structure options to find what best suits their needs. The various business structure options each have their own pros and cons. What the best structure is for you will depend on your particular circumstance, desire and purpose.
29/08/2022/by Tasha Fraser

What is a Wholesale Investor?

Companies need money, it is the fuel for the engine of their growth.  Very often they will get that money through issuing equity (shares to people who invest) or issuing debt (loans to people who provide finance).  If you do either of these activities you are offering a financial product and captured by the Financial Markets Authority and their rules which state you need to provide extensive disclosure documentation to those investing – unless an exemption applies.
17/08/2022/by Kylie Shipley

Small Businesses- Are your contract terms fair?

From 16 August 2022, the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 will…
03/08/2022/by Tasha Fraser

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