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The technology sector is becoming increasingly fundamental to our local economies and the wider national infrastructure. Our specialist Technology lawyers combine their business and legal expertise to protect your technology whilst helping you to maximise the value of your assets.

Our aim is to assist you throughout the lifecycle of your business: from the early growth stages, to becoming a successful commercial operation, to safeguarding your future. The LP Technology & Media Team is comprised of lawyers who all have a genuine interest in technology and a willingness to adopt a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. We have experience in representing a diverse range of clients across the technology sector, including providers of artificial intelligence, Agile development, Healthtech, Fintech, and cloud services technologies.

The technology sector sparks creativity and innovation like no other, and is one of the fastest moving sectors in the UK. Continually evolving and developing, we appreciate the need for businesses to act in kind, and to receive efficient, effective and commercial advice, so that they can take advantage of each opportunity when it arises.

We advise clients right from the get-go, including on the initial investment into their businesses (including seed funding and subsequent funding rounds) and ensuring that the necessary structure in place to ensure that each stakeholder is able to play their role in the business' development, whether this is as investor, controlling manager or director, or otherwise.

We also assist with trade mark registration and portfolio management, licensing agreements, commercial supply and purchase agreements, software as a service (SAAS) agreements, investment and debt financing documents, as well as potential exits or listings. We aim to provide advice to technology businesses no matter where they are on their journey, and to tailor our advice to be as unique to your business as your product or service is.

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Leathes Prior is experienced in providing assistance to businesses within the technology sector, and in dealing with media related disputes. We have advised publications, software developers, content creators, creative professionals and investors. Our team has guided clients through complex contractual, licensing and IP disputes and are sensitive to protecting brand integrity. We can assist with the following:

  • IP disputes including passing-off, trademark and design rights disputes 
  • Licensing disputes
  • Contractual disputes
  • Software and IT disputes 
  • Data protection disputes 
  • Digital rights and ownership disputes 
  • Defamation, libel and reputation disputes
  • ASA investigations 
  • Right to be forgotten claims
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We work alongside our clients in the technology and media sector on all their property needs, including taking new leases, assigning leases following Partner retirements and appointments, granting underleases to complimentary occupiers, buying and selling property and financing premises.

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We act for clients in the technology and media sector in all areas of employment law, including preparing bespoke employment contracts and policies tailored to the unique needs in this arena; managing staff; advising on employment disputes, termination and recruitment; acting in employment tribunal litigation and immigration assistance.

With our comprehensive understanding of the sector, we swiftly navigate complex workplace matters to ensure, where possible, a swift, practical resolution is reached. Our experience in the sector means our solicitors give relevant, specialist, practical and up to the minute advice on situations in your business as they develop.

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We have dealt with Leathes Prior Solicitors for many years and have always been very satisfied. Recently we have updated our Wills and as we are fast approaching 80 years of age, we were especially pleased with their expert knowledge and kind and friendly approach. Everything was explained in a very understanding way. We highly recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors.

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We have been working with the Leathes Prior Employment Team for 5 years. They have helped us with contract initiations, employee grievances, staff restructuring, and general HR support. Throughout our time working together they have been efficient, highly reactive, and respectful of our company's needs. I truly feel that the LP team is part of the DMD team after working so closely together over the years. We can't recommend them enough and we would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Appleton for her devotion to our account and brutal honesty when it's needed, as us as customers aren't always right.

Steve Bowden, Commercial Director at DMD Group

Dealing with the death of a loved one and organising distribution of their estate is not an easy process. It can be time consuming and there are many avenues to explore and deal with. There may be pitfalls on the way and hurdles to negotiate but I can recommend Leathes Prior, particularly Pat and Billy and not forgetting Beth and Hannah who dealt with all aspects of my mother’s estate with the utmost care and consideration in a very professional and exemplary manner. Five stars and a ten out of ten rating are completely justified.

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Leathes Prior is an outstanding firm full of professional, diligent, and hard-working solicitors. I had a case that had been abandoned by my former solicitor and I had extreme difficulties finding a firm that could help me pursue justice and bring back my disability discrimination claim. Leathes Prior took on my case and my application to bring back my claim, despite the opposition from the defendant, recently got granted by the District Judge at County Court. I feel I am in safe hands and I am glad that I have such an outstanding team representing me as I move forward in my disability discrimination claim. Specifically, thank you to Polly Langford and her amazing team at Leathes Prior!

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Once again, superb advice and wise counsel from Leathes Prior - this time a shout out for Patrick Gibney who has efficiently dealt with drafting our Wills in a most professional manner.

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After various unsatisfactory dealings with different firms in the area, I was recommended to try Leathes Prior and have found every department I have dealt with has provided nothing short of an excellent service. I have used them now for a number of personal and business affairs and the knowledge, openness and competitive pricing puts them leagues ahead of the local competition. I wouldn't hesitate in using them in the future.

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We cannot recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors enough, in particular Polly Langford. Throughout all our dealings with them we have received nothing but an efficient, thorough and impeccable service. Our matter was brought to a swift conclusion in a highly skilled and professional manner. 10/10. If you need a solicitor look no further than Leathes Prior.

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We used LP to undertake our first Wills and Jordan Walker couldn't have been more helpful and professional in providing advice and drafting our wills for us. Would thoroughly recommend.

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We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the friendly and professional way Jordan Walker updated our wills. She was both understanding and informative in her explanation of legal matters and we greatly appreciated the fact that she came to us to conduct matters. Many thanks and best wishes to her and the team at Leathes Prior.

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Countrywide Signs has benefited from its association with Mike Barlow and the Leathes Prior Franchise Team for the best part of 20 years. Mike is professional, approachable and helpful and his support is second to none. I cannot recommend Mike too highly.

Tony Williams, MD – Countrywide Signs

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My confidence in the outcome was never in doubt as you guys are great, both in the preparation and the execution. I really enjoy working with you for your professionalism and your humour, both go a long way so thanks again.

Lynda Hulme – HR Director, Fowler Welch

We have been working with the Leathes Prior Employment Team for 5 years. They have helped us with contract initiations, employee grievances, staff restructuring, and general HR support. Throughout our time working together they have been efficient, highly reactive, and respectful of our company's needs. I truly feel that the LP team is part of the DMD team after working so closely together over the years. We can’t recommend them enough and we would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Appleton for her devotion to our account and brutal honesty when it’s needed, as us as customers aren’t always right!

Steve Bowden, Commercial Director at DMD Group

Harriet is a fantastic lawyer. She is incredibly knowledgeable but also kind. She was extremely responsive, kept me up to date and went out of her way to make sure I was OK. A true champion of mental health and so understanding of the impact being involved in contentious issues, particularly employment ones, can have. Dan also seamlessly stepped in when Harriet was on annual leave and I always felt I was in good hands. Everyone expects their lawyer to know the law but sadly what isn’t a given is compassion, value for money and a personal touch. Harriet (and Dan) gave me that and I am very grateful.

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We honestly could not have got through the year without your help.

England and Wales Cricket Board - ECB

I am writing to say that the service provided by Darren Bowen was excellent. His communications and explanations were very clear and I felt well guided by him throughout the dispute.

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Thank you for all the help Dan!

Alex Albon

We honestly could not have got through the year without your help

England and Wales Cricket Board - ECB

Thank you for all your continued hard work, and for being the total legend that you are!

Seb Morris - Professional Motor Racing Driver

Dan Chapman is the best solicitor I've ever worked with. We've used him for years.

Kate Howarth - Head of People & Culture - British Horseracing Authority

Dan, thank you so much for your kind assistance, for your professional approach in this difficult matter.

Title Sponsor of a Formula 1 team

Thank you for forwarding documentation confirming the positive outcome for my current case in your hands. You have conducted my affairs in a professional and most pleasant and friendly manner. Kind regards and once again, thank you.

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I wanted to express our appreciation of the way you supported us over the Will dispute and achieved a satisfactory outcome. Next Tuesday is the second anniversary of my brother's death and for the first time, I can think about him without worrying about the Will problem.

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We just wanted to take time to say 'A big thank you' to you and your team at Leathes Prior for all the hard work you have put into achieving a great result with regard to our Will dispute. It has been a very hard and stressful 19 months since the death of my father. We put our faith in yourself and have been very happy and impressed with the manner in which you have dealt with our case. Your professionalism, knowledge and eloquence has clearly helped with achieving the successful result that has been obtained.

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Many thanks for this Alison and huge thanks to you personally for all your help and Leathes Prior, we are thrilled with the service/representation we received and would highly recommend Leathes Prior to others.

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