Technology & Telecommunications
Lighthouse has extensive experience supporting technology, media and telecommunications organisations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Our team advises clients on everything from major technology transformation programmes and strategic sourcing initiatives to day-to-day commercial contracting, managed legal services and legal operations.
We regularly support clients with:
Technology procurement and sourcing programmes.
Software development, licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements.
Telecommunications, network and connectivity services.
Technology outsourcing and managed services arrangements.
Digital transformation and systems implementation projects.
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data-related initiatives.
Data protection and information governance.
Our experience spans the full technology lifecycle, including software development, licensing and SaaS arrangements, cloud services, technology outsourcing, digital transformation initiatives, strategic technology partnerships and telecommunications infrastructure projects. We have advised both customers and suppliers on complex technology procurements, network transformations, fibre deployments and business-critical operating systems, supporting clients from initial sourcing strategy and RFI/RFP processes through to implementation and ongoing governance.
We also advise on strategic alliances, fintech solutions, open-source software considerations, software escrow arrangements and technology-enabled business models across a variety of sectors.
By combining commercial, legal and operational expertise, we help clients navigate complex technology ecosystems, improve contracting efficiency and support innovation while managing legal and commercial risk.
Representative Experience
Global Technology Transformation Programme
Lighthouse supported a global pharmaceutical company on a technology transformation programme valued in excess of R350 million, including procurement strategy, due diligence, supplier selection and multi-jurisdictional contracting.
Technology Procurement and Sourcing for a Global Supply Chain Organisation
Lighthouse supported a global supply chain business on strategic sourcing initiatives involving software, cybersecurity, infrastructure and technology services, combining procurement, legal, technical and project management expertise to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
Embedded Managed Legal Services for a Global Airline Technology Provider
Lighthouse provides a dedicated Managed Legal Services solution to a global technology business serving the aviation industry. Acting as an extension of the client's legal team, we support a broad range of commercial contracting requirements across multiple product and service lines while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on contract automation, self-service contracting, matter management and legal operations.