IT

REVERA is a recognized leader and expert in support of technology companies. We have gathered the largest team of lawyers in IT which has advised more than 500 Belarusian and foreign clients during which time we have accumulated enormous relevant experience.


        
        
    

Projects

Domain dispute in WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center under UDRP Policy
Representing foreign IT company in its dispute in WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center under the UDRP Policy procedure involving transfer of a domain name on the motion of foreign owners of trademarks.
Facebook – MSQRD
Comprehensive support for closing a transaction involving the purchase of the Belarusian app MSQRD by Facebook. We provided consulting services to MSQRD, in particular to its co-founders Eugene Nevgen, Sergey Gonchar and Eugene Zatepiakin.
Protecting client in a Californian court
We were involved in two disputes in the District Court of the Northern District of California, protecting a Belarusian computer games developer from motions by a French and a Turkish companies claiming violation of copyright on a mobile phone game, unlawful use of means of individualisation and unfair competition.
Cryptocurrency platform operator
Turnkey legal support for the establishment of a crypto platform operator in Belarus: from the stage of organization of a legal entity, to joining the HTP and launching crypto exchange activities.
Mining Ecosystem
Full legal support of the launch of a major mining project in Belarus, including two locations for computing facilities. The total investment in the project amounted to over USD 40 mln. The project also included preparation of an investment project for modernization (re-equipment) of the mining infrastructure.
NFT- marketplace
Elaboration of the business model of an NFT-marketplace for a company from Cyprus, preparation of all the necessary legal documents for the launch of the project, development of contractual binding of relations with partners.
Protecting copyrights in AppStore
Consulting a number of Belarusian IT companies on disputes with competitors involving violation of copyright on AppStore applications.
SayGames
Comprehensive legal support for a leading global mobile game developer, including IP, tax, employment and contractual matters.
Vizor Games
Сurrent legal support to the company, including: creation and protection of intellectual property, releasing video games, advising on national and international taxation, monitoring registration for Hi-Tech Park residency.
Mamboo Games
REVERA has accompanied the entry of game dev studio Mamboo Games into an international gaming brand, the leader in the Eastern European online entertainment market. The REVERA team provided comprehensive support for the investment transaction: conducted a legal audit of the company, structured the transaction, developed all the packages of documents (convertible loan agreement, option agreement, partnership agreement, non-competition agreement, corporate documents on joining the company), advised the parties on tax consequences of the transaction.
21vek – Zubr Capital
Supporting a major Belarusian transaction for investment into e-commerce between 21vek.by online-hypermarket and Zubr Capital fund.
Mining Company
Full legal support for the launch of a mining company with investments from the Russian Federation under a custom business model, under which the mining company also provides software development services.
Selling MAPS.ME to Russian Mail.ru group
Our team supported a transaction involving the purchase of a popular map-making service Maps.Me by Mail.Ru Group (Russian Federation) on behalf of the Belarusian developer team. Our competency comprised structuring of the transaction and tax consulting.
Google – AIMatter
Consulting certain founders in the course of a sale of AIMatter, a renowned Belarusian startup in the sphere of artificial intelligence, to the US-based IT giant Google.
AppLovin – Belka Games
REVERA supported the strategic cooperation between the world leader in the mobile games industry AppLovin and the large Belarusian studio Belka Games. We fully supported this project, including corporate, tax, contractual consulting, registration of IP rights and other aspects of cooperation.
Sports Media
Full legal support of the first-ever sports blockchain-based media. Legal support included, in particular, the choice of a «crypto-friendly» jurisdiction, blockchain licensing and tax consulting.
Flint Capital – Flo
Our team guided the early stages of investing in the (by now) global leader of apps for female health – Flo startup. We provided Vendor Due Diligence for the development office, fully-fledged formalisation of the IP transfer chain, corporate support for the investment round on the part of founders, and we continue to provide legal support for the Belarusian office.
BelPrime Solutions ltd.
Comprehensive legal support for a major Belarusian company developing software for website promotion in search engines and Internet marketing.
Red Rock ltd.
Systematic consulting of a successful Belarusian startup developing software for health/fitness exercises, including corporate, tax, contractual consulting and IP matters.
Zubr Capital – Softline
Legal support of transaction of Zubr Capital Fund’s investment into Softline group’s business, including a comprehensive legal and tax DD of Softline group.
Creating an R&D centre for Axiom Connected
For a US-based FinTech company. Our lawyers focused on creating an R&D centre in Minsk and current support for the new company in a broad range of legal matters pertaining to corporate, employment and migration law.
A product IT company focusing on iGaming
Participation in a dispute involving online gambling services in a foreign jurisdiction.
Investment for Rozum Robotics
Rozum Robotics is the sole developer of collaborative robots in CIS and Baltic states. Shareholders decided to attract investment to augment their business. Our team provided full support for the transaction, including preparation of all transaction documents and SPA-agreement under English law. We also, prepared a partnership agreement.
SolbegSoft – Helmes
Full legal support of the sale of a large block of shares of the Belarusian outsourcing business (SolbegSoft) to a major Estonian IT company (Helmes). Comprehensive support for the seller during the transaction, including preparation of documents, negotiating and harmonisation of terms and conditions with buyer, plus closing and post-closing support.
Twistellar
Legal support of the restructuring of a Belarusian company entering the Belarusian Hi-Tech Park, support during admission to Hi-Tech Park.
Belarusian IT company
Representation of a Belarusian IT company and settlement of differences with a Slovenian customer under a confidentiality agreement.
AR Squad
Preparing agreements for software development, in particular survey of allocation of IP rights among customer and counterparties, employees and third parties, registration and protection of company’s intellectual property.
Creating an R&D centre for Tealium
A major Californian IT company. Our lawyers assisted in creating an R&D centre in Minsk and provided ongoing support for the new company in a broad range of legal issues.
Trademark for LogicLike
REVERA's team secured registration of LogicLike trademark at the national level and promotion of LogicLike trademark internationally.
“Stolle” bakery chain
Legal advising on concluding a franchising agreement with a major bakery chain.
Playtech – Viaden Media
Comprehensive support for a pioneering M&A transaction in regard to IT companies specialising on iOS mobile apps, namely acquisition of full control over a global leader in online games and processing.
EXP (CAPITAL)
Consulting EXP (CAPITAL) Ltd., a British investment fund, for the purpose of investing in a Belarusian IT project aiming at developing programmes for lagorithmic trading in financial instruments.
SplitMetrics
Advising on applying GDPR regulations, website adaptation, preparing DPA template, CCPA template and assistance in preparing DPA/CCPA in relations with corporate partners.
Admission of investor in Purple Games
Supporting a project involving investment in a Belarusian developer of mobile games, support in corporate matters, preparing term sheet, preparing partnership agreement.
Game Insight – Alis Games
Supporting acquisition of Alis Games’ Minsk designing studio by Game Insight group, supporting studio’s admission to Hi-Tech Park.
Investment for e-commerce solutions developer
Our team participated in a transaction attracting additional investments in a company developing e-commerce software on the basis of CMS Magento. In particular, we safeguarded sale of share to a strategic investor, participated in negotiations on investment environment and prepared all transaction documents.
Investment under the SAFE model in a Belarusian startup
In the course of an investment round, we carried out a Due Diligence for a startup, participated in negotiations on transaction terms, prepared draft documents, including documents required for employee options, and successfully closed the transaction.
A major developer of software products
REVERA’s team supported client in complying with the Hi-Tech Park regime, carried out a revaluation procedure with respect to new lines of business for HTP residents, and elaborated standard contracts for new lines of business.
Culligan
Supporting execution of a franchising agreement stipulating transferring a suite of exclusive rights of Culligan, a globally renowned manufacturer of water treatment equipment.
OnTheSpot
Preparing and execution of contracts for a company developing server solutions and mobile games.
IP Due Diligence for an IT company
IP Due Diligence for an IT company in the course of acquisition of its Scandinavian parent company.
Startup studio Bratte Fund (MSQRD founders’ project)
Legal support of investment activity of startup studio founded by E. Nevgeny and S. Gonchar, including contractual support, registration of relations with startups, corporate, tax consulting.
One of the oldest and biggest Belarusian IT companies
Legal analysis of the issues of providing data center services, preparation of complex contracts for this type of activity.
Knomary
Legal support for a successful startup in the field of EdTech tools for corporate business.
Workfusion
Legal due diligence on IP and corporate issues for three investment rounds (over $70 million) for one of the leaders in intelligent automation & machine learning, general legal support of the Belarusian office.
Kino-mo
IP Due Diligence, product registration, restructuring concept development and tax planning for Kino-mo Group.
ItechArt
Legal support of one of the oldest and largest IT-companies in Belarus on spot activity issues, consulting on intellectual property, corporate and labor issues.
Gurtam
Comprehensive legal advice to a group of companies, support for corporate restructuring and contractual arrangement, support for the entry of a product division into the HTP.
AndersenLab
Comprehensive legal consulting of a group of companies with a total number of 1,000+ employees, including restructuring, option program construction, regulation of partnership relations.
LogicLike
Comprehensive legal support for a successful start-up in the field of children's EdTech online training in mathematics and logic, including issues of corporate, contract, tax law, building partnerships, attracting angelic investment.
Fibery
Legal support of the registration of the Fibery project (Fibery - a new system for managing companies), including corporate restructuring, registration of relations with institutional investors, support of accession to the HTP.
Playrix BY
Supporting the creation of a game development centre in Belarus. Supporting Hi-Tech Park accession. Support in labour, corporate, migration, tax and other business issues of the Belarusian development centre.
GeoPard
Comprehensive legal support for a company offering innovative solutions in the AgTech sector.
Tealium
Support for the establishment of the development center of the international group of companies Tealium in Belarus. Full support of registration as a resident of the Belarus Hi-Tech Park. Support on labor, corporate, migration and other issues for the Belarusian development center.
Tripledot
The client is a large gamedev company from Great Britain. REVERA was engaged to set up an R&D center in Minsk and provide full support on a wide range of legal issues.
Braavo
Braavo (US) is working on the design and development of a software platform for alternative financing. REVERA fully supported the launch of the US company's development center in Belarus and provides systematic consultations on current business activities.
One of the international leaders in e-commerce
Advising a global virtual trading platform on the implementation of online trading in Belarus. The consultation included preparation of a legal opinion on compliance with legal requirements on trade, advertising and personal data protection.
SplitMetrics Inc.
Contractual support for the company-developer of software
Support of a comprehensive transaction for investing in IT
Legal support of a comprehensive transaction for investing in the IT-sector, with the creation of a corporate structure at the level of three different jurisdictions.
Advertising Platform
Full legal support for an open advertising platform for real-time bidding, planning to deal with crypto investments and blockchain.
VIN Database
General ICO consulting and consulting on testing the first worldwide blockchain and DLT-based Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) database.
Coffee manufacturer
Advising a coffee company on crypto investments and ICO’s.
Secure Business Ecosystem
Legal support for a blockchain-based secure business ecosystem project
ICO referral program
Advised on a referral program for an ICO that included a bonus platform for crypto investors and a blockchain affiliate network.
AI legal compliance: webinars for the employees
REVERA Arbitration & IT Disputes team assisted group with offices across the EU, CIS, and other jurisdictions approached REVERA to establish compliant internal processes with the use of AI. The client required guidance on regulatory requirements across various territories for AI content creation and implementation in HR, PR, and other departments, as well REVERA law group also to provide the company with a comprehensive overview of current AI regulation across multiple jurisdictions, conduct detailed analysis of regulatory requirements for various business activities within the group, and separately examine copyright issues for AI-generated content including code, graphics, characters, text materials, promotional videos, and other outputs.
REVERA law group case: protecting copyright against bad-faith trade mark registration
REVERA law group lawyers represented the interests of the client — a resident of the Republic of Belarus engaged in the sale of large and small-sized electric transport. The copyright protection dispute was considered by the Appeal Board of the National Centre of Intellectual Property (NCIP) within the procedure for challenging the legal protection of a trade mark out of court.
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