Legal experts in technology
Corporate & commercial lawyers
About
Us
Corptech Legal is an Australian corporate and commercial law firm specialising in servicing the IT & technology industry. We have offices in Melbourne and Sydney and work with clients globally.
We service the full spectrum of the technology sector, from start-ups through to multi-national and listed corporations. Current clients include startups, scaleups, ASX & NASDAQ top 50 companies. Our practice areas are Contracts, Privacy & Cyber Security, Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raising and Startups.
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We are passionate about technology and are committed to helping our clients succeed. Our lawyers have worked within both fast-growth and major technology companies and have a uniquely deep understanding of the industry and the challenges our clients face.
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We offer a range of flexible engagement models to businesses and in-house legal teams including:
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Ad hoc engagements.
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On-demand legal subscriptions.
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Fractional General Counsel services.
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Our Expertise
Technology
We advise all segments of the technology industry including providers of cloud software (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS), artificial intelligence, cyber security, internet of things (IoT), on-premise software, IT consulting, outsourcing, managed services, robotics, drones, e-commerce, hardware and defence solutions. We also assist clients who seek to procure software systems from IT vendors.
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Contracts
We help our clients with their contract related needs including drafting, review and negotiation of contracts with their customers, partners, resellers, distributors and suppliers. This includes technology licensing, software development, IT consulting, managed services, hardware sale, government contracting and other commercial arrangements.
Privacy &
Cyber Security
We assist clients navigate complex data privacy and cyber security challenges including compliance with data protection and cyber security laws, establishing privacy and security regimes, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, handling data breaches and negotiating effective contractual arrangements for the protection of systems and data.
Corporate +
M&A
Our corporate law practice covers a wide range of legal matters including shareholder arrangements, business structuring, pre-deal due diligence, business sales & acquisitions, preparing & negotiating transaction documents, post-deal contract reviews, fundraising, corporate governance and general commercial and corporate advisory matters.
Startups & Capital Raising
Tech startups face unique challenges when it comes to establishing legal structures, shareholders arrangements and navigating funding arrangements with investors including venture capital and private equity. We guide clients through this complex legal landscape, helping ensure that their business is structured for success and poised for scalable growth.
​We offer a range of flexible fee structures to businesses and in-house legal teams.
Ad Hoc
Legal services are provided on an as-needed basis at our hourly rate. Suitable for businesses or in-house legal teams that have intermittent or project-based legal needs.
On-demand Subscription
Legal services are provided on an ongoing basis for a fixed recurring monthly fee at a discounted rate. Suitable for businesses or in-house legal teams that have continuing legal needs.
Fractional General Counsel
A dedicated senior lawyer is provided during specific periods or days of the week. Suitable for businesses or in-house legal teams requiring in-house legal expertise but not a full-time employee headcount.
Team
Chris Papas
Partner
Chris has over 13 years’ experience acting for NASDAQ and ASX listed companies that supply technology solutions in a broad range of industries. He also acts for startups, private multinational technology companies and organisations acquiring complex technology systems.
Chris has extensive experience both as in-house Senior Counsel and as a lawyer in private practice working at national law firms. He was Senior Legal Counsel at Oracle Corporation (including Netsuite and Aconex) and Legal Counsel at Xero Limited. Chris was also a lawyer at Thomson Geer and Macpherson Kelley Lawyers.
Our Edge
Technology law gurus
We have a singular focus: providing legal services to technology businesses. We understand the unique legal challenges our clients face and we harness this expertise to develop bespoke solutions to meet our client's needs.
Deep industry experience
We live and breathe tech. Our lawyers have worked as in-house counsel for both major global technology companies and fast-growth unicorns. We know what it takes to succeed and have a proven track record.
Quality without the excess
We are agile and harness the latest technologies within our practice. This allows us to provide top-tier legal advice at attractive rates without multi-layered bureaucracy or overheads.
Contact Us
Melbourne Office. 10-20 Gwynne St, Cremorne VIC 3121
Sydney Office. 20-40 Meagher Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
Email. info@corptechlegal.com.au
Phone. +61 438 057 161