TECHNOLOGY SOLICITORS LONDON

Bigger opportunities bring sharper legal demands.

Legal support built for London's tech and AI businesses, without the uncertainty of hourly billing.

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THE TECH LEGAL LANDSCAPE

London tech companies need the right legal backing

London tech companies raised over £13bn in venture capital in 2025 — more than any other city in Europe. That kind of scale means access to major customers, specialist talent and some of the world's most active investors. But bigger opportunities bring bigger legal demands: more complex contracts, tougher due diligence, and closer scrutiny of data practices, IP ownership and company structure.

Working with a corporate technology lawyer in London helps you stay ahead of those demands before they delay a deal or limit your next move.

James Conning

Commercial Solicitor, Lawyerly

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Win enterprise customers Strong contracts and clear positions on data, service levels and liability help you move through enterprise procurement and negotiations faster.
Prepare for investment A clear cap table, properly owned IP and accurate company records help investors understand what they are backing and keep due diligence moving.
Build & reward your tech team Clear employment and contractor terms, IP protections and equity incentives help you attract the right people and protect what they create.
Enter regulated markets Your contracts, data practices and governance need to reflect how the product works and the rules that apply to the customers you serve.
Manage data, cyber & AI risk Clear data practices, tested incident-response plans and defined AI governance keep you ahead of scrutiny from enterprise buyers, regulators and investors alike.

OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE

We understand the business behind the technology

No two tech businesses work in quite the same way. Our highly-qualified tech solicitors in London work across the sector, shaping our legal support around your product, business model and market.

  • Software & platforms

    SaaS, enterprise software, developer tools and APIs, mobile and web apps, e-commerce, marketplaces and cloud infrastructure.

  • Artificial intelligence & data

    Foundation models, generative AI, agentic systems, computer vision and NLP, plus the data platforms behind them — handled by our AI solicitors in London.

  • Fintech, RegTech & Compliance

    Payments, lending, digital banking, wealthtech, insurtech and crypto: work our information technology solicitors in London handle end to end.

  • Industry tech

    Healthtech, digital health, edtech, proptech, adtech, climate and other software built for a specific industry.

  • Hardware and emerging tech

    Connected devices, IoT, robotics, semiconductors, embedded systems and AR/VR/spatial computing.

LEGAL SERVICES FOR TECH BUSINESSES IN LONDON

Take care of the legal side of building great technology

Our technology solicitors in London handle the legal demands of new ideas, growing teams and commercial relationships, keeping your business protected and the legal side in step with what you’re building.

  • Customer & commercial contracts

    SaaS terms, software licences, MSAs, order forms, NDAs, supplier, reseller and partner agreements, website and app terms, DPAs and source-code escrow.

  • IP ownership & protection

    Founder, employee and contractor IP assignments, open-source review, trade marks, copyright, design rights and IP licensing.

  • Data protection & privacy

    UK GDPR compliance, privacy notices, DPAs, DPIAs, breach response, cyber security and incident response.

  • Hiring & employing tech teams

    Employment and contractor agreements, IP and confidentiality clauses, AI use policies, and EMI and other option schemes.

  • Corporate structure & ownership

    Company structure, shareholders' agreements, board and shareholder records, share allotments and cap table maintenance.

  • Disputes & enforcement

    Contract, IP and shareholder disputes, customer and supplier disagreements, and debt recovery.

  • Funding & equity

    SEIS/EIS, advance assurance, term sheets, investment rounds, EMI schemes and M&A and exit support.

  • AI & emerging tech

    AIaaS and AI product terms, training-data and output rights, data licensing, acceptable-use policies, AI governance and EU AI Act scoping.

TEST YOUR LEGAL FOUNDATIONS

How legally ready is your London tech business?

FREE ASSESSMENT & REPORT

Take a quick diagnostic across the areas that matter most for tech and AI businesses operating in London: AI governance, data protection, commercial contracts, corporate structure, employment, cyber and sector regulation. You'll get a written report showing where you're strong, where you're exposed, and what to fix first.

About 5 minutes · Confidential

Your result

Where you are exposed

    The full report shows your score in each area, every gap with why it matters, and what to fix first.

    Your full report

    Unlock your full report

    A few details about the business and the report opens here, with every area scored and what to fix first.

    Preparing your full report

    Your full report

    Breakdown by area

    Next step

    Ready to act on this?

    A focused conversation with one of our founders about your priority gaps, a remediation plan you can act on, and fixed fees agreed up front.

    Where to focus first

    From your answers, these are the highest-impact gaps to address. Items tagged critical are the ones most likely to turn into a claim, a penalty or a lost customer.

      Section by section

      Your answers, your score, and why each area matters. Items with a marker are gaps worth attention.

      Now that you have the full picture, the next step is a short call to agree what to fix first.

      This report is generated from your self-reported answers and provides general information only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The regulatory landscape in this area is evolving rapidly. For advice specific to your circumstances, please speak with a qualified solicitor. © Lawyerly Ltd.

      London has no shortage of legal expertise. But building something new takes a solicitor who can think beyond the usual answers.

      Patricia Tinn

      Legal Service Director

      INDUSTRY INSIGHT

      London is one of the world's major tech hubs — home to thousands of early-stage startups and scale-ups that need sector-focused legal support able to keep pace with their innovation.

      But traditional legal services don't always fit the way these businesses work. Hourly billing can make founders think twice before asking a question, and slow turnarounds leave the legal work trailing behind the commercial decisions it's meant to support.

      We built Lawyerly around what tech businesses need instead: sector-focused legal solutions, direct access to a commercial technology lawyer in London who knows the business, and a fixed cost that makes it easier to bring us in early. That's what keeps costs predictable, decisions moving, and legal support close to the business as it grows.

      LEGAL RESOURCE

      2026 Legal Playbook For Tech & AI Businesses

      Everything UK tech and AI founders need to get the legal foundations right at every stage of growth.

      What's inside

      • The legal gaps that derail funding rounds and exits
      • A stage-by-stage legal roadmap, from pre-incorporation to exit
      • IP, data protection & AI governance, made practical
      • How to handle SEIS/EIS, EMI and a clean cap table
      • The red flags investors and buyers spot first

      Download your free copy

      Tell us who you are and the playbook is yours straight away.

      CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

      What our tech clients say about working with us

      Daily support, exactly what a startup needs.

      The team at Lawyerly is helping us massively with all things legal. Daily support that makes all the difference.

      Domen Gluhar Founder, Agentric AI
      CONTACT OUR TECH SOLICITORS IN LONDON

      Ready to get ahead of those legal demands?

      Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our team. We'll get to know your business, your plans and challenges - and show you how we can support you.

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      Co-Founder

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