Software is the backbone of the digital economy. From enterprise tools to mobile apps and cloud services, its development and commercialisation require specialised legal advice that protects investment, defines a solid legal framework and prevents future disputes.
At Audens, we advise companies and developers on all types of software-related projects, combining legal expertise with technical understanding. We draft development agreements, licence terms and general conditions for apps and SaaS platforms, and help resolve disputes between clients and developers when scope deviations, defective deliveries or disagreements arise.
We also assist vendors, partners and end users in managing underlicensing situations, negotiating maintenance agreements, securing source code or protecting know-how.
From initial design to production rollout, we work to provide each project with the legal certainty it needs.
Custom software
We support development from the very beginning, helping define scope, responsibilities and acceptance and delivery criteria. We draft agreements and assist when discrepancies arise.
Contractual disputes
We intervene in disputes between developers and clients regarding breaches, delays, non-payment or defective deliveries. We seek negotiated solutions and, when necessary, litigate to defend our clients’ interests.
Licence management
We help vendors, distributors, partners and end users mitigate the consequences of unauthorised software installations, promoting balanced and sustainable agreements.
Mobile apps and websites
We work with development teams to integrate legal requirements into apps and web platforms from the outset, preventing app-store rejections and delays caused by legal shortcomings.
Cloud computing
We prepare agreements and licences for cloud services across all deployment models (IaaS, PaaS or SaaS). We help integrate regulatory compliance into operations and mitigate potential risks.
Connected products and related services
We advise manufacturers, developers and providers on projects combining software and connected devices, including the definition of rights of access to, use and sharing of data, and their contractual implementation.
Success stories
We represented a developer whose client demanded the immediate delivery of a custom app and compensation for damages. We won the case, with costs awarded, as it was proven that although there had been delays, they were not attributable to the developer, who had even carried out work beyond the originally agreed scope.
We advised a 3D-design company facing a major software vendor that attempted to retroactively impose new economic conditions on previously acquired licences and demanded very high additional fees. We succeeded in stopping the claims and ensuring that the original contracting terms remained in place.
We conducted due diligence on a healthcare SaaS platform in the context of its acquisition by an insurance company. The work included reviewing licences, development agreements, code ownership and regulatory compliance. The transaction closed successfully, and the software remains commercially deployed.
We designed the contractual framework for a technology company developing and commercialising a marketing and sales SaaS solution. We drafted the terms and conditions, agreements with external developers and contracts for its partner network, and negotiated with its largest clients. The company now leads the Spanish market, serving major enterprises nationwide.
