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Technology Lawyers Brisbane

Dundas Lawyers advise technology companies and large corporate adopters of technology on all aspects of technology law, from drafting technology contracts and advising on compliance through to litigious matters. We are trusted advisors to organisations ranging from emerging and dynamic growth companies to ASX Listed entities.

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We get tech businesses because we have started them, acquired them, run them, and sold them. With our background in successful entrepreneurial businesses and front-line experience in innovation and technology ventures, we are perfectly placed to help these businesses to effectively commercialise their technology and scale. We get it because we’ve lived it.

Quick summary of technology law

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Dundas Lawyers advises technology companies and large corporate adopters of technology on contracts, compliance and litigious matters.

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Six dedicated service areas sit under this page: data breach, domain name disputes, internet law, software development, software escrow and artificial intelligence law.

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We get tech businesses because we have started them, acquired them, run them, and sold them.

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Acting for technology businesses since April 2010, with matters in the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland.

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Recommended by Doyle’s Guide for Technology, Media and Telecommunications in 2017, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Our technology law services

Data breach lawyers

What is a data breach? A data breach (Data Breach) has been defined by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in its guide to developing a data breach response plan as occurring when: “personal information held by an…

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Domain name disputes

Dundas Lawyers® has extensive experience in acting for complainants and respondents in domain name disputes. What is a domain name dispute? A domain name dispute exists where two (2) parties have differing and competing rights to a domain name and…

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Internet Lawyer Brisbane

Dundas Lawyers® advises a number of “category leading” Australian business that primarily trade over the internet. The founder of Dundas Lawyers® has been involved on the internet since 1996 and has personally commercialised several internet and technology businesses. This hands-on experience and…

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Software development lawyer – Brisbane

Dundas Lawyers® software development lawyers advises software developers, large and small, and buyers of software development services on a variety of issues on Software Development Law. We act as advisors to organisations ranging from emerging and dynamic growth companies to ASX Listed entities…

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Software escrow services

Dundas Lawyers® provides software escrow agency services. Escrow arrangements are an effective risk management tool to ensure that transacting parties fulfil their contractual obligations, while preventing potential disputes from arising. As an independent third party, Dundas Lawyers® is well-placed to…

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Artificial intelligence lawyers

Dundas Lawyers has experience in advising on the legal issues faced by artificial intelligence (AI) focussed technology companies at all phases of growth from start-ups to ASX Listed companies. Popular AI tools: ChatGPT – Write, code, solve, chat and utilise…

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Technology Contracts

Our legal services in this area include (but are by no means limited to) drafting, negotiating and settling the following sorts of documents:

consulting agreements;
distribution agreements;
End User Licence Agreements (EULA);
employment and consulting agreements;
intellectual property litigation: domain name disputes; and copyright disputes;
master services agreement;
maintenance agreements;
managed services agreements;
privacy policies and compliance with the GDPR;
reseller agreements;
SaaS contracts;

Service Level Agreements (SLA’s);
software installation, supply, and support agreements;
software license agreements for iPhone and Android;
software development agreements: agile methodology; and waterfall methodology;
systems access agreements;
systems integration agreements;
support agreements;
technology transfer agreements;
terms and conditions of trade; and
website terms and conditions.

Speak with a technology lawyer

If you are involved in a serious technology dispute, our lawyers can assess your legal options and help you determine the most effective strategy — including whether litigation makes commercial sense.

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or email us at info@dundaslawyers.com.au

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Examples and case law about technology law

Recent technology law project include:

defending allegations of breach of contract by software developer by client over a complex migration project;
defending application for an injunction for MSP to hand over passwords;
drafting contracts for a software developer subject to the QITC;
negotiating the terms of a technology contract with a bank on behalf of a group of software developers;
negotiating and settling multi-million dollar international software development and commercialisation agreements;
terms of service for SaaS version of installed software;
represented an e-commerce provider in a copyright infringement matter in the Federal Court of Australia involving a successful application for interlocutory relief on an urgent basis;
representing various buyers of web development services regarding contract issues with various web developers;
representing a software developer in the Supreme Court of Queensland regarding breach of directors duties and copyright infringement;
drafting SaaS agreements for various software developers;
representing an investor in a technology company in the Supreme Court of Queensland regarding alleged breaches of directors duties; and
advising a technology company on their rights to terminate the managing director for serious misconduct.

Court decisions involving technology law by Dundas Lawyers

Yarrawah Interactive Pty Ltd v Epiphany Games Pty Ltd (Costs) [2026] FCA 700 (3 June 2026)

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Our approach to Technology Law

We get tech businesses because we have started them, acquired them, run them, and sold them. With our background in successful entrepreneurial businesses and front-line experience in innovation and technology ventures, we are perfectly placed to help these businesses to effectively commercialise their technology and scale. We get it because we’ve lived it. Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your technology business. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:

our Uncommon business acumen;
our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
our Uncommon expertise in forensic case preparation;
our Uncommon customer focus;
the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
how we leverage our Uncommon Nous to provide client solutions.

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FAQs

Why does a Technology Lawyer need an excellent knowledge of copyright law?

The reason that a lawyer advising technology businesses needs an excellent knowledge is that copyright subsists in computer code.

Why use a lawyer who specialises in technology law?

We hear this question quite a bit. One of the main benefits for technology business is that your lawyer will just get it – they will understand your business. You’ll spend less time explaiing it and more time exploring business opportunities with subject matter expert lawyer.

What sort of legal disputes does a technology lawyer usually get involved in?

Dundas Lawyers is fortunate to have advised on complex software development disputes, related matters including applications for ex-parte search and seizure orders to preserve evidence along with matters like domain name disputes, privacy compliance advice and more recently compliance with the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) and its Standards an Codes.

Disclaimer
This page contains contains general commentary only about shareholder oppression. You should not rely on the commentary as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be obtained to ascertain how the law applies to your particular circumstances.

For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in initiating or defending allegations of shareholder oppression please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.

Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au