Technology

Patents & Intellectual Property

We focus on providing practical solutions for technology companies, helping you to exploit your strengths and turn IP threats into opportunities. We are qualified to act internationally, with particular expertise in the UK and Europe, and have technical specialists in patent, trade mark and registered design law and practice.

Venture Capital

Our Venture Capital Team advises venture capital funds, corporate investors, family offices and venture backed businesses on all aspects of financing strategy, fundraising and investment.

FinTech Law

Whether you are a disruptor or a more established organisation, we understand the challenges that you may face in a highly regulated area and will work with you to find the most suitable solution. We deliver pragmatic advice on various areas of fintech, from data migration and analysis to payment solutions, payment processing and predictive technology.

Digital health

Digital health is transforming care and disrupting healthcare business models. We can help you navigate relevant legal and other risks.

Internet of things

Ashfords advises on all aspects of digital infrastructure and the hardware supply chain. The rapid growth of the internet of things is creating large-scale business opportunities. We will work alongside your business to help you navigate the fast-evolving legal and regulatory framework.

Artificial Intelligence Law

We have the expertise to provide end-to-end support for your AI project. Whether you are introducing a new system to the market, searching for funding to scale up your business or integrating a module into your existing IT estate, we can deliver commercial and legal solutions for your business.

IT contracts and outsourcing/SaaS

We have extensive expertise advising on a broad range of IT contracts, IT outsourcing projects and technology solutions. This includes drafting and negotiating bespoke software development and support and maintenance agreements, as well as licences and supply agreements for a range of deployment models including cloud, SaaS and on-premises.

AgriTech

With leading agriculture and technology practices, Ashfords is one of the few law firms that really understands AgriTech.

Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit

At Ashfords we love working with people who are turning great ideas into the next generation of businesses, and we are privileged to work with some of the most exciting technology companies in the UK and beyond as well as some of the world's leading venture capital funds.

Life sciences

Whether you are raising capital, incentivising your staff, entering into a licence or other contract, protecting your intellectual property or preparing to sell your company, we can help you navigate relevant legal and other risks.

Impact Investment

Impact investment is one of the fastest growing markets and offers a diverse range of opportunities to tackle social and environmental challenges, whilst also seeking a financial return.