Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs policies govern all representation by law firms and vendors (non-law firms) working on behalf of Microsoft. These policies provide clear working instructions and rules to govern these relationships and should be thoroughly read and understood.

Policies for law firms

Our Law Firm Policies govern all representation of Microsoft Corporation by law firms throughout the world except with respect to tax-related matters. These Policies provide clear working instructions and rules to govern these relationships and this document serves as a master services agreement governing law firm performance.

Our new Policies are effective as of January 1, 2024 replacing our 2019 Policies.
 

Our 2019 and 2024 Policies are available here for reference.
 

2019 Law Firm Policies (PDF) 2024 Law Firm Policies (PDF)

Policies for vendors (non-law firms)

Our vendor policies govern the relationship of any non-law firm vendor, billing in the matter management/e-billing system, TyMetrix T360.

Read our Vendor Billing Policies (PDF)

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Please email our Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Business Support team if you have questions about policies and procedures for service providers.

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