Lawyers oversee major technology deal

Midlands law firm Thursfields has advised software and mobile applications company CloudThing on a technology transformation deal with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. CloudThing has negotiated a long-term contract to develop a new customer relationship manager system. Thursfields commercial contracts expert Jane Rudge, who specialises in the technology sector, has assisted CloudThing on a number of their commercial transactions in the past. She said: “We have consequently developed a first-hand working knowledge of CloudThing’s business operation. “Key to the client on this occasion was to ensure the contract was future proofed.” Based at Galtons Mill in Belbroughton, where around 20 staff are located, CloudThing will be supplying on-going support services to the ICAEW. CloudThing managing director Jay Neale said: “The business is going from strength to strength. “Thursfields’ experience in the IT sector and Jane Rudge’s practical commercial advice has helped us to agree a well-balanced contract that works for both parties on a long-term basis. “As a growing business, it is important for us to work with advisers who understand us and offer practical relevant advice. Thursfields fits the bill.” CloudThing has operations in both the UK and India.