- Technology Providers
- Technology Resellers
- Technology Customers
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Fintechs
- E-Commerce
- Payment Networks, Issuers, & Acquirers
Innovative thinking and legal proficiency make AVILA an ideal strategic partner in this dynamic digital era to help you navigate complexities and seize lucrative opportunities.
Services
SALES & PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS & RESELLERS
A good deal isn’t rushed. We take the time to work with each client to develop forms and processes to efficiently handle the day-to-day partnership and sales contract flow, as well as risks associated therewith, to maximize the success of the business teams as they scale.
We work closely with sales and partnership teams of technology providers and resellers to facilitate deal closures and create workflows and processes that enable upscaling for continued success. Our industry knowledge becomes a strategic asset to your team, helping you maximize opportunities in the competitive landscape of provision and distribution of technology products and services.
Our team regularly assists with the structuring and negotiating of agreements for the development, acquisition, distribution, and sale of proprietary technology products and services. In addition, we assist our clients in the development of playbooks for their standard documentation to ensure consistent negotiations.
A partnership with AVILA transcends conventional legal support – we offer unmatched strategic collaboration that fuels your success.
VENDOR MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT PROCESSING, AND NEGOTIATION FOR TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMERS
Engaging technology providers or resellers is not just a necessity, it’s an opportunity for strategic growth. In an era where technology is the backbone of operations, and data breaches are a constant concern, the risks posed by critical technology vendors cannot be ignored.
AVILA’s Technology and Contracting team is the trusted advisor of Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Vendor Management Officers, and key decision-makers. Our approach goes beyond traditional negotiations – we work with our clients to establish risk-based criteria and playbooks, transforming your negotiation process.
By leveraging our years of experience representing vendors and resellers, we empower technology customers to protect their interests in a manner that is pragmatic with their strategic objectives and current market conditions.
Our team is well versed in developing internal training programs and workflow processes, so the entire vendor management and contracting process is not just efficient, but also tightly controlled. Speed is vital, especially in selecting and implementing critical technology products and services, and we provide the strategic support needed to seamlessly navigate these processes.
AVILA’s holistic approach to vendor relationships makes our partnership the gateway to your success – risks are mitigated, strategic objectives are achieved, and the implementation of critical technology is streamlined.
- Licensing agreements
- Hosted services agreements
- Master services agreements (MSA)
- Service level agreements (SLA)
- Software as a service agreements (SaaS)
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Statements of work
- Reseller agreements
- Referral agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Consulting agreements
- Joint venture agreements
Regulatory Compliance
Our deep knowledge in the financial services industry uniquely positions AVILA’s attorneys to provide specialized technology and contracting services to financial institutions and other financial services providers. Recognizing the heightened focus on vendor management in the financial sector, our team collaborates with financial services clients to align their contractual and vendor management processes with market practices, and with the expectations of their supervisory regulators.
Whether you are developing innovative solutions, entering new markets, or establishing vendor relationships, our dedicated support extends to regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and subject matter expertise. Our team is well-versed in the dynamic regulatory environment and provides strategic guidance to assist your operation’s compliance with the latest legal requirements.
- Financial institution regulatory compliance
- Data security
- Privacy
Intellectual Property Support
Whether you are a technology provider, reseller, or customer, safeguarding your intellectual assets is crucial – and we understand the integral role of intellectual property in the technology landscape.
Our dedicated Intellectual Property Practice collaborates seamlessly with our Technology and Contracting team to offer comprehensive support to our clients. We often advise on strategies to protect your innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and conducting intellectual property audits to identify and secure your valuable assets. We integrate intellectual property clauses into contracts to safeguard your rights, and often negotiate licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and other contracts, to provide proper intellectual property protection. Additionally, our team pursues enforcement actions against infringements and represents clients in intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation, trademark disputes, and copyright infringement cases.
Dispute Resolution
AVILA is dedicated to providing effective dispute resolution support for clients navigating the complexities of the technology and contracting landscape. Our seasoned legal team specializes in employing sophisticated strategies to resolve disputes efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to your business operations.
Our approach encompasses alternative dispute resolution (ADR), facilitating negotiations and mediations to reach mutually beneficial resolutions. We also utilize arbitration to resolve disputes outside of traditional court proceedings. In litigation matters related to technology contracts, intellectual property disputes, and regulatory issues, we represent clients with strategic legal approaches to protect their interests.
We address technology-specific disputes, including breaches of technology contracts, software licensing conflicts, and intellectual property disagreements. Our tailored solutions mitigate risks and find resolutions compatible with industry standards. In the banking and financial sector, we assist institutions in resolving disputes related to technology services, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
Representative matters
- AVILA worked with a financial technology company on a new consumer lending product to streamline banks’ tedious loan review process. Our team counseled the organization in connection with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance Assistance Sandbox (CAS) programs to help our client gain clarity on particular compliance issues and develop their technology in accordance with set rules and regulations.
- We represent a Fortune 500 global payment technology solutions company in connection with their vendor agreements. Our team provides the organization with legal counsel throughout the onboarding of newly acquired fintech companies as they are added to their platform. Our team reviews and assists in the negotiation of all contracts, assesses potential technology and privacy risks, and advises the in-house team on potential contracting and process challenges.
- AVILA regularly represents financial institutions with the review and negotiation of third-party contracts, including technology-based contracts.
- AVILA often helps financial institutions establish processes to manage ongoing third-party contract review.
Contact our Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard,
Penthouse 12th Floor
Coral Gables, Florida 33134-6049
P: 305-779-3560
info@avilalaw.com
T 305 779 3560
info@avilalaw.com
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