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Legal Support

Our legal support for members is designed to share expertise and experience within the techUK community. We run regular events, seminars and workshops, share best practice and identify topics of interest to help our member companies thrive.

Legal support

To shoulder what can sometimes feel like a heavy burden, techUK has teamed up with some of the UK's leading legal practices specialising in ICT law and the challenges facing businesses operating in this sector. Together, we provide a service which will allow our members to have priority access to specialist lawyers with a proven track record, dealing with a variety of ICT issues.

Contact our legal helpline and we will put you in touch with a specially selected legal partner for an hour's free preliminary telephonic advice. Guidance is available on the whole range of matters affecting your business including commercial and corporate issues and regulatory obligations. The legal helpline provides a vital tool to members in need of specialist advice and direction, giving peace of mind in knowing that expert professionals are only a phone call away. techUK members also receive a discounted service should longer-term advice and service be needed.

In association with

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Pinsent Masons

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Mills & Reeve

Stephenson Harwood

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP

Upcoming legal events

Check back soon for more events in our legal support series.

Latest legal insights

08 Dec 2023

Predictions for Software Escrow and SaaS Escrow in 2024 (Guest blog by Escrow London)

Evan Lever, CEO & Founder, Escrow London, takes a look at Software Escrow and SaaS Escrow in 2024.

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11 Jul 2023

Unlimited holiday – a modern benefit or a step too far?

With heightened competition for skilled workers and tech employers seeking to differentiate their benefits package, some are considering rolling-out unlimited holiday to staff. Are the upsides worth the downsides?

28 Jun 2023

Law reform recommendations could be positive move towards UK’s position as crypto leader

Shoosmiths' heads of digital assets and blockchain consider the newly published Law Commission paper on Digital Assets. Providing comment on the decision to treat matters of digital asset property through common law, and the financial implications of the proposed reforms

16 Jun 2023

Generative AI – an intellectual property minefield; Guest blog - Linklaters

Generative AI is big news and big business. While conventional AI has been part of our digital lives for more than a decade (think smart assistants and content recommendation engines), generative AI - a form of machine learning that allows computers to generate content from prompts - exploded onto the scene in 2022, propelled by advancing technology, increased computational power and widespread post-COVID digital adoption. It quickly went mainstream. Guest blog submitted by Kathy Berry from Linklaters.

16 Jun 2023

Tech regulation – The UK and EU run a split A/B test; Guest Blog - Linklaters

London Tech Week provides an opportunity to both celebrate tech but also to reflect on how to shape the future regulatory framework in a way that supports innovation in a safe and sustainable way. Guest blog submitted by Peter Church from Linklaters.

20 Apr 2023

Clearview AI appeals the ICO's monetary penalty notice (over £7.5 million fine) and enforcement notice (order to delete certain data) (Guest blog by Clifford Chance)

Guest blog by Kate Scott, Hannah Ovaisi at Clifford Chance #AIWeek2023

Get involved

Legal Affairs

The Legal Affairs Group meets to share expertise and experience with a view to informing and helping other members. It consists of over 130 member companies including large prime contractors, small subcontractors, manufacturing and outsourcing service companies, and those that manufacture and outsource services. The group's membership also includes a number of Affiliate Members from various law firms.

For more information please contact:

Sean Moore

Head of Member Relations, techUK

Sean is the Head of Member Relations at techUK.

He and his team work with members to help them see value from their memberships by ensuring they have sight of and access to the numerous benefits and services techUK offers. This includes helping them to grow their networks and markets, whilst also reducing their business risks and costs.

Sean has many years' experience in the trade association sector. Prior to joining techUK, he was Member Development Manager at the Direct Marketing Association, and played a key role in helping them to significantly grow their membership. He has also worked in various sales and marketing roles with both consumer and B2B publishers on a range of titles as diverse as New Woman, The Puzzler and Fertilizer International to name just a few.

Away from the office, Sean is a keen walker, birder and football fan, being a season ticket holder at his local team, Northwood FC.

Email:: [email protected]
Phone:: 020 7331 2004
LinkedIn:: www.linkedin.com/in/seanmooreintellect

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Ed Bevan

Head of SME Engagement, techUK

Ed is Head of SME Engagement and is responsible for shaping techUK’s proposition to our SMEs across the country, ensuring our policy work, market access activity and services benefit the SME community.

Prior to working at techUK, Ed worked in the at the Department for International Trade, engaging with a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs, to understand the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and act as case studies in press and social media. Ed has also worked in policy and public affairs within the voluntary sector, namely the Alzheimer’s Society and the Men’s Health Forum.

Ed holds a MA in International Relations from Leiden University, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his son, travelling, and visiting historical sites.

Email:: [email protected]

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