Our SaaS contracts are in English. Can you handle them?

Yes. PSL Avocat works in French, English and Spanish. The majority of international tech contracts are drafted in English: this is the standard handled daily.

Do you work on contracts with non-EU counterparties?

Yes. The practice covers contracts with US, Asian and international organisations. Questions of governing law, jurisdiction and choice of law are an integral part of every review.

We use standard templates. Is that sufficient?

Templates cover general cases. They do not account for your revenue model, target market, regulatory constraints or the risks specific to your sector. A targeted review is recommended before any strategic contract.

What is the difference between drafting and a contract audit?

Drafting creates a bespoke contract from scratch or from a template. An audit analyses an incoming contract before signature to identify risks, imbalances and suggest changes. Both services are complementary.

What is your response time?

A first review of a standard contract is completed within 48 business hours. For drafting or negotiation mandates, the timeline is agreed jointly based on your constraints.

AI, SaaS & Tech Contracts

Draft, negotiate and secure your AI, SaaS and tech contracts

PSL Avocat drafts, negotiates and secures SaaS contracts, software licences and tech agreements for European companies. Practice in French, English and Spanish, from Paris and Barcelona.

PSL Avocat builds the contractual foundations of your tech business across France, Spain and Europe: bespoke contracts, operational templates and negotiation playbooks to make every agreement you sign with your clients last.

Free 15-min intro call Have a contract reviewed

No commitment. We identify your needs, volume and priorities.

Practice in FR · EN · ES

European and international law

Response within 24 business hours

Philippe Sigal, registered at the Paris Bar and the Barcelona Bar (ICAB)

Global organizations supported in-house

OECD · ESA · ITER · CMA CGM · ADP

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of experience in tech and commercial contracts

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French, English, Spanish

average turnaround for first review

AI contracts and deployers

Companies integrating third-party generative AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral) qualify as deployers under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. PSL Avocat structures AI provider contracts and usage policies to secure these deployments, with a focus on ed-tech and HR AI.

Review and negotiation of API and model provider contracts
IP clauses on inputs, outputs and training data
Risk allocation between provider, deployer and end user
Contractual interplay between GDPR and AI Act, transfers outside the EU

See the GDPR and AI Act compliance approach

The clauses that make the difference

These are the points most frequently at the centre of disputes. Every contract must address them explicitly.

Liability and caps

Liability caps, exclusions and indemnities. Often absent or poorly calibrated in standard SaaS contracts.

Data & GDPR

Integrated DPA, processor obligations, non-EU transfers, security incidents. A legal obligation since GDPR, rarely well drafted.

Intellectual property

Allocation of rights over specific developments, data and AI models. A determining clause in development and integration contracts.

Reversibility and portability

Exit conditions, data export, service continuity during transition. Often overlooked at signing, critical on termination.

SLA and penalties

Service levels, penalty calculation method, exclusions and caps. The exact wording determines whether penalties are actually enforceable.

Termination

Grounds, notice periods, effects, fate of data and licences after termination. Standard SaaS contracts are often skewed in favour of the vendor.

Contracts handled

SaaS Contracts

Terms of service, subscription agreements, SLAs, data processing and liability. Structured for B2B or B2C distribution across France, Spain and Europe.

Software and data licences

Usage licences, distribution agreements and data sharing agreements. IP rights allocation and permitted use framework.

Tech service agreements

Development, integration, maintenance and support contracts. Scope definition, milestones, deliverables, liability and termination conditions.

Terms & Conditions

General terms of sale and use tailored to your business and target markets. B2C consumer obligations across EU member states.

Partnership and distribution agreements

Joint ventures, reseller agreements, referral agreements, technology partnerships. Rights, obligations and exit mechanism structuring.

Scope of services

Drafting

Custom contract drafting or adaptation of existing templates.

Contract template library and negotiation playbooks for your teams.

Negotiation

Support in negotiations with your clients, suppliers or partners.

Fall-back positions and red lines defined upfront to accelerate closing.

Review & audit

Incoming contract review before signature: risk identification and recommendations.

Contract portfolio audit: consistency, compliance, risk exposure.

Pre-litigation

Contractual analysis and strategy in case of supplier, client or partner dispute.

Formal notice management and coordination with local teams as needed.

Who is it for?

Tech startups & scale-ups

You are structuring your first commercial contracts with European partners. Every contract signed without review is an unevaluated risk.

Legal teams needing reinforcement

Peak activity, cross-functional project, contract portfolio to audit. Senior support operational immediately, with no onboarding period.

Companies with international counterparties

Contracts with US, Asian or international organisations. Mastery of both anglophone and continental contractual standards.

Frequently asked questions

Last updated April 26, 2026

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