Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
The strategy aims at developing frameworks to assist ICT start-ups in setting up their operation at low cost, preparing Malta for the next generation of technology by laying the foundations for a world class infrastructure, enhancing the adoption of e-business, and investing in the development of an ICT-geared workforce. As a result of these incentives, Malta is fast becoming a hub for technology and internet based companies.
Our technical expertise and experience spans the spectrum of Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Law, and our Information & Communication Technology (ICT) practice, which represents a significant part of our activity, covers the following tasks:
Our IT Law practice also covers the following areas:
Setting up of technology and internet based companies in Malta
Advisory work including:
Advise on ICT-related incentives | IT security | Issues relating to use of the Internet | Web 2.0 and user generated content | Intermediary liability | provision of Internet-based investment services | Consumer protection issues | Cross-border application of licensing and legal requirements
Negotiation and contractual work including:
Software licensing contracts | Software development agreements | Web development and hosting contracts | Transfer of IP rights and internet domain-names | IP escrow agreements | IT outsourcing | Electronic contracts