Information Technology is a business critical aspect of the energy, network and utility providers. From the wholesale electricity market through to retail billing systems in telecommunications, from logistics management in the petroleum sector through to automated waste treatment plants, IT literally enables providers to function.

Our information technology team comprises lawyers who understand technology and its application to commercial agreements.  Our work also includes the integration of IT with other facets of business, such telecommunications.

We are comfortable advising clients on a range of IT matters, from electronic payment solutions and services through to negotiating complex outsourcing agreements.  Simpson Grierson is able to assist clients with:

• systems supply and procurement arrangements
  
  
• operation and maintenance agreements
  
  
• licence and support agreements
  
  
• electronic payment solutions and services
  
  
• outsourcing of IT systems and services (including application and support arrangements)
  
  
• data storage
  
  
• implementation of business administration and logistical systems
  
  
• document imaging and document archiving systems
  
  
• call centre administration and management systems
  
  
• web content management and architecture
  
  
• licensing and intellectual property