Combining technical IT knowledge and commercially astute dispute resolution experience, clients call upon King & Wood Mallesons to help avoid, manage and resolve their most complex and publicity-sensitive IT disputes.
The ongoing rise in IT outsourcing and expert procurement among business in the Asia Pacific region brings with it an increased risk of disputes arising in respect of mission-critical business systems and IT functions. Recognising this risk, King & Wood Mallesons works hand-in-hand with our clients' commercial teams and senior management to formulate clear dispute resolution strategies that consider contractual rights and remedies, and that deliver the best outcome for the project in dispute and for the parties’ long-term commercial relationship.
When a dispute arises, clients look to our experience in providing ‘game changing’ strategic advice for IT services suppliers, customers and insurers arsing from contractual performance disputes. With a strong understanding of technology and outsourcing relationships, we are able to resolve disputes favourably for our clients whilst protecting their long-term high-value relationships. Having been regularly involved in major IT system acquisitions and in the development of strategic procurement relationships, we provide an added level of insight that enables us to quickly identify the key commercial and legal drivers likely to affect the parties.