TMT: IT & Telecommunications

Ashurst is regularly entrusted with high-profile transactional, contentious and regulatory mandates from major telecommunication, technology and media clients in both the domestic and international markets. It acts for IT providers on the negotiation and implementation of complex outsourcing agreements, and is sought after by global technology giants to advise on multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues including privacy and data protection obligations. The law firm has a proven track record advising on large-scale digital transformation projects and the development of telecommunications infrastructure. In media, it advises online, broadcasting and print media publishers on the full range of commercial and litigation matters regarding content, advertising and data, and adeptly handles regulatory and pre-publication issues, with notably strong ability and experience in defamation cases. The team also works closely with corporate colleagues to advise its blue-chip clientele on M&A transactions in the sector. Key clients include ITV Granada Media, the New South Wales Government and Brookfield Asset Management.

"Their willingness and ability to tackle the most ambitious work is great from the client perspective. The quality of the advice and work product in the areas we work together on is unsurpassed."

"The Ashurst team have been incredibly skilled and have provided sound advice that is easy to understand."

"The team is always cognisant of the commercial drivers for deals and is always solutions-focused."

"In terms of scale of expertise it was extraordinary and the quality and responsiveness was amazing. We could not have done without them, they are so well regarded by everyone who worked on the process."

"They strike the perfect balance between being technically astute and commercial pragmatism. They are also delightful to work with."

Ashurst advises on all Australian intellectual property matters and provides portfolio management to the leading global publisher Condé Nast.

Ashurst has provided ongoing support to Monash University in relation to a large number of matters and transactions relating to technology and data research.

Anthony Lloyd advises clients, often including multinational companies at a strategic level, on a comprehensive range of practice area issues, including transactional, commercialisation and transformational technology implementation matters. He also acts on contentious and cybersecurity issues. He is based in Sydney.

Robert Todd is a Sydney-based veteran of the media litigation scene, with a particularly strong track record where defamation cases and the representation of major news organisations are concerned. "Robert is very technical and responsive."

Anita Cade is an experienced intellectual property and media lawyer based in Sydney. She regularly advises clients on trade mark infringement disputes and provides regulatory compliance advice to some of Australia's most notable media outlets. "Anita is a particularly outstanding lawyer. She is clever, is an excellent manager and is well organised. She works collaboratively with both clients and barristers."

Emma Butler centres her practice on advising clients on various technology-related transactions. Her clients operate in industries such as insurance, energy and telecommunications. She is based in Melbourne. "Emma has a client-friendly, tailored approach. She is an excellent communicator and is extremely pragmatic within the required legal framework."