IT and business process outsourcing has become common practice for organisations of all sizes. The benefits can be substantial. Outsourcing allows an organisation to focus on its core competencies, and can result in cost savings and efficiency gains, leading to a greater competitive advantage. However, the loss of control over the outsourced function is often a potential business risk. There is also a security risk resulting from the inevitable sharing of an organisation's sensitive business data with the service provider. Further, there are complex legal implications to outsourcing, particularly from the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ('TUPE'). An organisation needs to carefully manage these risks and legal implications to realise the potential benefits of outsourcing.
Our specialist outsourcing lawyers have extensive experience in managing simple and complex outsourcing transactions. We provide pragmatic advice to a range of clients across the outsourcing lifecycle, from contract negotiation and implementation, through to delivery and change control. Our advice is underpinned by a deep understanding of outsourcing drivers in our clients' organisations.
What we do
- Advising technology companies on the outsourcing and offshoring of software development services
- Advising financial services organisations on the outsourcing of regulated activities
- Advising organisations on the outsourcing of IT support and maintenance services
- Advising organisations on the outsourcing of human resources and payroll services
Other expertise
Technology
We advise technology companies and users of technology on a wide range of contracts involving technology, from agile software development agreements through to biological material transfer agreements.
Data Privacy
We help our clients to understand their obligations under data protection laws (including the GDPR), and how to achieve compliance. We also prepare the documents needed to comply, from privacy policies through to joint controller agreements.
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