TMT: Media
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth represented Google in litigation brought by Epic Games, who alleged Google misused its market power to impose supra-competitive commissions on in-app purchases.
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth assisted TPG to enter into long-term contracts with competitor Telstra for a regional network agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs has provided valuable commercially balanced legal advice that is suited to our operations and risk appetite. This has allowed us to make confident commercial and risk management decisions."
"They were available and responsive at all times, and their service went above and beyond."
"With Corrs you get a platinum level of service and they're specialists, when we use them when we need high levels of expertise and product."
"Corrs has provided valuable commercially balanced legal advice that is suited to our operations and risk appetite. This has allowed us to make confident commercial and risk management decisions."
"They were available and responsive at all times, and their service went above and beyond."
"With Corrs you get a platinum level of service and they're specialists, when we use them when we need high levels of expertise and product."
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 North knows telecommunications back to front. His ability to help us navigate regulations and upcoming changes is great."
"James is immensely capable and well informed."
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.
"Phil Catania is a seasoned, commercially-savvy practitioner who is dedicated to client service. He is also a safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with."
"Phil Catania is a very relatable, lovely person who my team rely on for a great many things. We feel like we're a valued client, which really makes him stand out."
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 advising on outsourcing issues, cyber-risk resilience strategy and regulatory compliance.
"Arvind Dixit has an excellent understanding of our business, and is commercially aware and pragmatic. He provides us with clear and actionable advice."
"Arvind is an excellent operator. He's very knowledgeable and has an ability to apply legal expertise with consideration to the commercial drivers."