Data and Technology (Defendant for Companies)
Defending technology and data disputes without operational disruption
Technology disputes typically arise under pressure: project failure, delayed deployments, disputed acceptance, service outages, and allegations of data or cyber non-compliance. Claims can escalate quickly into reputational exposure and customer churn.
STA Legal defends companies facing technology and data claims, with a focus on evidence discipline, contractual leverage, and operational continuity. We align defence strategy to commercial objectives and realistic litigation risk.
Our data and technology defence expertise
Software and IT project disputes
We defend claims and manage disputes concerning:
- Development, implementation and integration contracts
- SaaS, cloud and managed services (including SLAs, credits and exit regimes)
- Delay, non-performance, scope change and project deadlock
- Acceptance testing, deliverables and “go live” disputes
- Audit/usage controls and licensing issues (OEM/VAR structures)
Data, cyber and regulatory-facing issues within disputes
We integrate data protection and cyber-risk into defence strategy by:
- Testing contractual allocation of security and incident response obligations
- Managing notification and remediation obligations alongside dispute posture
- Aligning position with cyber-insurance and governance requirements
- Preserving privilege during incident-related investigations
IP and digital asset disputes (defendant focus)
We defend and resolve disputes involving:
- Allegations of infringement (trade marks, copyright, design rights)
- Brand and content disputes affecting digital channels
- Claims arising from joint development and IP ownership conflict
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Defend a technology claim or threatened proceedings
Stabilise a failing project dispute and manage exit strategy
Coordinate technical evidence, internal governance and litigation posture