E-Commerce, Technology, Outsourcing and Privacy

Lex Mundi’s E-Commerce, Technology, Outsourcing and Privacy group works closely with clients to assess the risks and identify the potential problems that accompany the growing use of the Internet for business.

Our global network provides access to lawyers from 160 leading firms in more than 100 countries that have a diverse range of e-commerce, privacy, technology and outsourcing experience. We offer clients a critical link to local lawyers who have on-the-ground market expertise and connections to government agencies and decision-makers. This assures a level of support that translates to effective, responsive, seamless management of cross-border transactions and helps businesses better implement their strategies worldwide.

Experience and Areas of Expertise

• Personal data processing
• Data privacy and security
• Cross-border transfers
• Use of personal data
• IS and IT
• Outsourcing
• Business process outsourcing
• Technology contracting:
  • Enforceability and use of Source Code Escrows
  • SAS 70 II Audits
  • Open source code
  • Effects of bankruptcy of a provider
• Licensing
• Transition services in connection with merger and acquisition cross-border transactions
• Electronic signatures
• Buying and selling of technology
• E-commerce:
  • Copyright and trademark issues
  • Auditing
  • Security
  • Electronic contracting
• Business social networking – Rules and best practices
• Gaming and gambling
• Choice of law
• Enforceability of judgments

Connections to Even More Knowledge, Skills and Services

When your legal needs move beyond e-commerce, technology, outsourcing and privacy issues, lawyers in our network can connect you to the additional knowledge, experience, skills and services you might require from their full-service commercial law firms.