Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Buddle Findlay is noted for its thriving practice advising a broad spectrum of clients across the public and private sectors, specialising in large ICT procurements and implementation projects. It acts for global corporations across a range of media and entertainment matters, including content acquisition and broadcast operations. The team also assists IT startups with developing business strategies and handles a wide range of IP issues arising in relation to TMT. Buddle Findlay advises a range of clients from the technology, media and finance sectors on regulatory compliance issues and is frequented by key government agencies for significant IT projects. Notable clients include Vodafone New Zealand, University of Auckland and New Zealand Post.
Strengths
''Buddle Findlay's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is unparalleled. The team have exceptional knowledge of both the local and international market, which has been invaluable in assisting our team to make sound commercial and legal decisions."
"The team are very experienced and the staff and partners involved were easy and efficient to work with."
Work highlights
Buddle Findlay advised Sky Television on potential amendments to its satellite transponder lease arrangement with Optus Networks.
Notable practitioners
Philip Wood advises across the TMT spectrum and is particularly well known for his work on behalf of leading media and telecommunications sector players.
Allan Yeoman is a specialist in the handling of transactional and contracting issues for IT vendors, healthcare entities and their customers. His expertise also embraces cybersecurity and data privacy risk and compliance issues. ''Allan is an outstanding practitioner who we are always happy to work with."
"Allan is a very hard-working lawyer who delivers what you would expect from a senior partner."Amy Ryburn acts prominently on contracting and procurement mandates in the TMT space, including cloud computing solutions, advising both public and private sector bodies. She also advises New Zealand and offshore clients on cyber and privacy breaches. "Amy is an exceptional practitioner who leads with the client interests and backs it up with sound judgement, a detailed knowledge of the law and a team of experts covering contract, IP, data protection, privacy and service delivery." "Amy is phenomenal. She is supportive, commercial and pragmatic, and our team find she is always easy to work with. Amy is incredibly responsive, always making us feel like her most important client."
