TMT: Media
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth's full-service practice handles a broad range of corporate, contentious and advisory mandates for a stable of local and international clients. It is adept at supporting large technology companies on new product launches, telecommunications providers on regulatory compliance issues and cloud computing providers, social media networks and major e-commerce players on data privacy questions. The practice is also noted for its handling of data breach and cybersecurity matters and large-scale IT system upgrades and outsourcings. It additionally combines an established defamation practice with advice on joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial agreements in the media space, and noted for its expertise concerning digital streaming launches. Key clients include Google, nbn and Westpac.
Work Highlights
- Corrs represented Google in a landmark piece of litigation commenced by Epic Games.
- Corrs helped TPG Telecom enter into long-term contracts with Telstra for a regional network agreement.
Strengths
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"Corrs consistently provides pragmatic, actionable counsel, which is a pivotal strength of the practice. The pragmatic approach of the Corrs team underscores the practice's deep comprehension of real-world challenges and emphasis on results-oriented guidance."
"They have been consistent, knowledgeable of the subject matter and reliable. They know the media market very well."
"They have an outstanding ability to advise on complex matters, often under intense time pressure, with the right mix of partner involvement and a spread of experience at senior associate level and other lawyers who are involved."
"They are extremely capable and aligned with delivering great service."
"The firm understands both the legal practical aspects of a client's needs but also their commercial needs."
"Corrs consistently provides pragmatic, actionable counsel, which is a pivotal strength of the practice. The pragmatic approach of the Corrs team underscores the practice's deep comprehension of real-world challenges and emphasis on results-oriented guidance."
"They have been consistent, knowledgeable of the subject matter and reliable. They know the media market very well."
"They have an outstanding ability to advise on complex matters, often under intense time pressure, with the right mix of partner involvement and a spread of experience at senior associate level and other lawyers who are involved."
"They are extremely capable and aligned with delivering great service."
"The firm understands both the legal practical aspects of a client's needs but also their commercial needs."
Notable Practitioners
James North is based in Sydney and, in addition to well-known work on behalf of leading Australian telecoms carriers, is active on transactional and contentious mandates across the IT and telecoms spectrum.
"James is my go-to as he is extremely reliable and knowledgeable both on corporate and commercial matters in the media industry, and I find him very pleasant to work with."
"He has always been able to provide, or lead the provision of, easy to follow and pragmatic advice, even on the most complex matters."
Philip Catania is based in Melbourne and advises authoritatively on technology questions, being dual-qualified in both law and computer science, and is particularly well known for his handling of large-scale outsourcing mandates and data privacy questions.
Arvind Dixit is a member of the firm's TMT practice and relies upon his expertise in privacy law to provide counsel to an array of clients operating in the technology domain. His practice includes but is not limited to advising on outsourcing issues, cyber risk resilience strategy and regulatory compliance.
"Arvind is excellent to work with. He really listens."