IT Outsourcing

Regulatory clarity for your outsourcing landscape

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The outsourcing of IT services is commonplace in the financial sector – not only for large banks, but also for fintechs, start-ups and smaller institutions. Often, this involves not only traditional IT services, but also core components of the business model. What begins as a technical project quickly becomes a legal challenge: Which regulatory requirements apply? What does a legally compliant contract with the provider look like? And how do you ensure that data protection, availability and control are guaranteed?

This is precisely why legal support for such projects is crucial. We are familiar with the complex regulatory requirements and know how to reconcile technical and economic interests in a legally compliant manner.

Our services

We advise financial institutions, insurance companies, payment service providers and FinTechs in particular on the legally compliant design and implementation of IT outsourcing.

Advice on the strategic orientation of IT outsourcing projects
Support in the selection of suitable outsourcing models
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating IT outsourcing agreements, including SLAs, KPIs, DORA minimum contract requirements, data protection issues and AVV
Risk analysis and legal assessment of outsourcing projects
Development of risk mitigation strategies, in particular business continuity and emergency planning (BCM)
Support in conflicts, e.g. in the event of performance disruptions or contract termination
Legal advice on contract extensions or changes to existing outsourcing agreements
Support in and development of exit and wind-down strategies
Advice and support on the outsourcing register and information register

IT outsourcing requires a long-term perspective – and legal clarity

IT outsourcing is much more than a technical project – it is a strategic decision with legal, operational and economic implications.

Choosing the right model, drafting the contract and complying with regulatory requirements are just some of the factors that determine the success of a project.

Legal clarity is crucial from the outset: Who bears what responsibility? What minimum requirements must be met? And how can you protect yourself against risks such as failures, data breaches or unclear liability issues?

We bring order to complexity. Our advice not only provides legal certainty, but also offers strategic guidance – for example, in the drafting of contracts, the management of third parties or the long-term planning of exit strategies. With our support, you can seamlessly integrate legal requirements into your project architecture, thereby laying the foundation for a secure and future-proof digital infrastructure.

Let’s talk about your IT outsourcing environment

Are you planning to outsource your IT or are you in the middle of implementing this plan? Would you like to implement the DORA requirements for third-party ICT management? Are you terminating outsourcing contracts and need help with the wind-down?

We are happy to support you with legal expertise, technical understanding and a clear focus on your business goals.