Technology

Bell Gully has forged a strong reputation for the expertise of its technology practice. Our clients and our work with them is at the forefront of industry development and innovation.

With one of the largest specialist technology teams, we have the capacity and expertise to keep pace with the varied and changing demands our clients face.

We work across both traditional and new forms of technology and take a leading role in the innovation and entrepreneurship arenas through our work for clients and involvement in industry initiatives such as MORGO and Incubators New Zealand.

We advise on all types of IT contracts, including software licensing, technology transfers, systems integration, software development and outsourcing, as well as on venture capital, private equity, joint ventures and strategic alliances.

We draft and negotiate contracts for suppliers and users of IT systems and services, including licence and support agreements, development agreements, implementation agreements and outsourcing agreements.

We also advise on copyright issues and assist in dispute resolution and the use of technology as a business tool, for example, through electronic contracting and other e-commerce initiatives.

Our team has a strong track record of advising on and implementing technology initiatives for major businesses and we are privileged to work with many of New Zealand's blue-chip technology clients as well as corporate and government organisations who are some of the country's biggest IT users.

Bell Gully also supports many smaller and start-up technology clients and has been recognised for its strategic expertise in this area. We have in place specific initiatives to help support new technology businesses as a key area of growth for the country in the years ahead.

We help clients translate innovation into successful business ventures. Our team advises start-up companies on corporate structure, capital raising (including IPOs, venture capital, angel investment, private equity and government funding), licensing, joint ventures, partnering and strategic alliances, employment, employee share schemes and tax.

We also advise other organisations developing new technologies, including scientists, venture capitalists and government agencies. We have advised the New Zealand Government in almost every sector including health, pharmaceuticals and scientific research. We act for a number of Crown Research Institutes and are familiar with the provisions of the Crown Research Institutes Act and other relevant legislation.