Purchasing Professionals

Specialist Procurement Legal Consulting

Our associate legal consultants have over a decade of experience as solicitors, specialising in the legal and commercial aspects of procurement, IT, software, outsourcing and commercial negotiation. Clients who have used their skills include, Cable & Wireless, Nomura, Westpac NZ, and US outsourcing specialist Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

 

They also have expertise in intellectual property, licensing and commercial negotiation.

 

The model implemented is to deliver senior advice in a practical and highly cost-effective way, without the expense of engaging a law firm or large consultancy, or the commitment (and time-frame) associated with hiring an employee. They have helped clients with:

  • guiding all aspects of technology sourcing
  • leading and advising on commercial negotiations
  • driving and negotiating outsourcing and managed services transactions
  • designing and implementing intellectual property protection and commercialization strategies
  • project managing competitive tender processes
  • drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and other complex documents
  • software development, licensing and escrow
  • internet and e-commerce advice
  • teaming agreements and joint ventures
  • confidentiality agreements
  • reseller and agency arrangements

Please contact us for further information at info@horizon-associates.com