e-commerce and the internet

IN BRIEF

Our technology lawyers have extensive knowledge of the issues involved when conducting business using the internet, whether it be a brochure website, or a fully integrated e-commerce platform benefiting from a range of B2B, B2C or community-based models now in use.  

Common issues dealt with by our technology lawyers include:

  • Distance selling regulations 
  • e-commerce regulations
  • Domain name ownership/disputes
  • ISP/hosting agreements
  • Search engine optimisation
  • Telecommunications issues
  • Formation of contracts online
  • Terms and conditions of business online
  • Trade mark infringement and passing off
  • Design right protection of web design
  • Web design, development and maintenance agreements
  • Privacy policy (data collection)
  • Linking and framing agreements
  • Due diligence on purchasing processes in the context of acquiring a business