PropTech
The speed of technological change is continuing apace in the real estate sector. We combine technology and property expertise to help you seize opportunities and mitigate risks arising in this rapidly changing environment.
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The ongoing shift towards "smart buildings" and "smart cities" is providing a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs, technology companies, and real estate developers alike. In addition, PropTech is being used as a force for good, helping to make the places we live and work healthier, more eco-friendly and more sustainable.
We pride ourselves on our PropTech offering, at the heart of which is an integrated national team of specialists, with expertise in technology, real estate and corporate law. We routinely advise a variety of major real estate businesses, while at the same time supporting numerous disruptive technology businesses who are leveraging their solutions to revolutionize our built environments.
Success in this space hinges on being able to understand and address a new set of commercial and legal challenges; our wide-ranging experience means we are extremely well-placed to help you navigate these challenges, and to ultimately succeed.
Featured experience
- Advising a leading insurer on an IoT project involving the installation of sensors across a group of properties. We supported on contractual negotiations and also provided guidance on regulatory (including data protection) considerations.
- Advising a technology business leveraging its software platform – in conjunction with high-tech sensors – to monitor and tackle air pollution in urban areas.
- Drafting and negotiating the full range of commercial IT contracts for a provider of innovative, AI-driven mortgage software.
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Commercial
Our extensive commercial services span various sectors, with dedicated teams in insurance, healthcare, technology, and more. We provide expert guidance on procurement, IT, contracts, intellectual property, competition, and more.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Technology
Our team acts for technology buyers and suppliers across sectors including health, insurance, financial services, real estate, retail, and e-commerce.
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Technology Advisory
We provide expert guidance to businesses on how to leverage technology to achieve their business objectives. We stay informed of technology trends and developments to ensure that we understand not only the legal risks but also the practical implications.
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Regulatory and Investigations
Our comprehensive regulatory services span diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, and more. We offer pragmatic, industry-specific advice to ensure compliance and navigate complex regulations with confidence.
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”Always willing to help and understand what you’re trying to achieve in a personable, understanding fashion.
Legal 500 UK 2023, IT and Telecoms
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”I have always found the DAC Beachcroft team to be knowledgeable, well versed with our business and industry, responsive and providing excellent advice and service .
Legal 500 UK 2023, IT and Telecoms
PropTech key contacts
Tim Ryan
Partner
London
Alison Key
Partner
Manchester
Helen Murcott
Partner
London
Alan Pratt
Partner
Bristol
Alistair Cooper
Senior Associate
London
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Our expertise
Artificial Intelligence
We provide bespoke solutions for you through our dedicated technology team in the continually evolving area of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Digital Assets and web3
We provide end to end advice on all aspects of crypto, blockchain and digital assets through our expert technology team.
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Digital Media
We advise on all aspects of the creation, protection, and commercialisation of digital media and online content.
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Digital Sport
Our specialist Digital Sport team provides the full range of legal services required to navigate the increasingly complex world of technology in the sports arena for you.
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FinTech
Our legal expertise in FinTech and all its essential component parts – payment, blockchain, wealth management, InsurTech and RegTech – provides competitive advantage for you through our deep understanding of the sector.
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HealthTech
By combining its unique blend of industry insight and strategic legal expertise, our HealthTech team provides a leading end-to-end service at the intersection between healthcare and technology.
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InsurTech
DAC Beachcroft can help you address a new set of challenges, assessing complex dynamics and consequent regulatory change in this rapidly shifting environment. We bring a valuable combination of experience and expertise in support of your response to change, ensuring that it is aligned with core commercial objectives.
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Platforms and Internet Governance
Our technology experts provide the know-how you need to navigate the regulation and governance of digital platforms.
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PropTech
At DAC Beachcroft we bring a wide ranging service that embraces the many varied aspects of PropTech and helps manage the response to change. At the heart of this is a nationwide team of property and technology experts that can address the risks arising in this rapidly changing environment.
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Technology Projects and Outsourcing
Our specialist technology projects team has over 40 lawyers and, for more than 15 years, has provided support to clients on a wide variety of information and communication technologies. We have extensive experience of advising on the risks and challenges posed by the constantly changing dynamics of this area.
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