TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is active on technology sector capital-raising and M&A-related matters as well as outsourcing, digitisation and systems integration projects for large private-sector fintech and insurtech clients. It also assists clients in the public sector with regard to IT procurement matters. The law firm is experienced advising banks and financial institutions on a range of TMT work, including global data and cybersecurity projects, informed by the firm's experience advising on such matters in other key jurisdictions in the USA, Europe and Asia. It is also increasingly active on data breach-related mandates. Key clients include Bank of Queensland, Levi Strauss and Stripe Payments.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Stripe Payments on its approach to marketing consents across a number of jurisdictions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Throughout the team the understanding of the client's wishes and the prompt turnaround is unsurpassed."
"Their advice is not purely legal but also takes into consideration commercial aspects."
"Responsiveness was always nearly immediate, the service was great."
"Throughout the team the understanding of the client's wishes and the prompt turnaround is unsurpassed."
"Their advice is not purely legal but also takes into consideration commercial aspects."
"Responsiveness was always nearly immediate, the service was great."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Lyons is based in Melbourne and specialises in the management of supply and outsourcing mandates, offering particularly noteworthy experience of advising the Victorian government on significant projects in that sphere.
"Tim is a very accomplished and strong negotiator."
"His ability to maintain a very professional and amicable approach during discussions was outstanding."
Nicholas Boyle is based in Sydney and has particular expertise in advising notable financial institutions on technology transformation matters. He is also well placed to act as counsel for clients after a data breach and set out the appropriate response strategy.
"Nick has always provided great service and has been a pleasure to work with."
"He is a real guru, an absolute powerhouse in terms of value for money. Nicholas is a very insightful industry expert."
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