Transactional (Commercial & M&A)

​​​​​Providing end-to-end legal support for AI-related commercial arrangements, transactions, and strategic investments.

Procurement & Vendor Management

Specialist advice on the structuring and negotiation of AI procurement agreements, including service level frameworks for AI system performance, liability allocation for AI-generated outputs, data rights and model ownership provisions, warranty and indemnity regimes, and public procurement requirements for government AI deployments.

Development Agreements

Structuring and negotiation of AI development agreements, including custom model development, joint development arrangements, and outsourced AI services. We address key issues such as ownership of models and outputs, training data rights, performance benchmarks, acceptance criteria, and change management protocols.

IP Ownership & Licensing

Advisory on the ownership, licensing, and commercialisation of AI technologies, including model licensing structures, API access agreements, white-label arrangements, and open-source compliance. We conduct IP due diligence in AI-related transactions and advise on the protection of rights across multiple jurisdictions.

General Commercial Support

Comprehensive commercial advisory for AI-related transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, venture capital investments, and strategic partnerships in the AI sector. We support clients through deal structuring, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and integration planning.

Johannesburg +27 (0) 11 530 5000
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Cape Town +27 (0) 21 431 7000
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